BLUE BELL, Pa. - The 6th ranked Northampton men's basketball team picked up their 10th victory of the season with an 86-70 road victory over Montgomery County Community College on Thursday evening. 

The Spartans built a 36-23 lead in a defense-filled first half and then outscored the Mustangs 50-47 in the second half to earn the 16 point victory. 

"Good road win in a tough environment," commented Head Coach Brennan McCarthy, "I thought the guys did a good job focusing on the task at hand tonight and we were able to pick up a solid win over a quality opponent."

Tony James (Harrisburg, PA/Harrisburg ) led the Spartans with 18 points, while Michael Jackson (West Lawn, PA/Wilson West Lawn) added 17 and Nazir Gossette (Philadelphia, PA/Math, Civics & Sciences Charter) finished with 15. 

The win moves the Spartans to 10-1 overall, 8-1 in Region XIX and 6-1 in the EPAC. 

Montgomery falls to 9-2 overall, 8-2 in Region XIX and 5-2 in conference play. 

Northampton returns to the hardwood on Tuesday December 10th when they host Thaddeus Stevens College at 7pm.