(Paterson, NJ) - Another tight game, another second half rally, and the Westchester Community College Men's Basketball team may have unleashed a brand-new weapon as the home stretch of the 2018-19 season begins. Led by a career-high 19 points for sophomore Jon Brennan (Irvington, NY/Iona Prep), including 17 during the second half, the Vikings won for the second straight game, 92-86 over Passaic County Community College on Thursday night at Passaic. With the win, Westchester is now 10-5 for the 2018-19 season.

As they did during a win over Bronx Community College on Tuesday night, the Vikings could not quite find a rhythm on Thursday, struggling particularly on the offensive end. At halftime, the hosts held a 40-39 lead.

However, like they did at Bronx CC only 48 hours earlier, Westchester exploded during the second half, scoring 53 points, as Brennan connected for four three-pointers during the final 20 minutes.

Also for WCC, freshman Joe Zayer (West Nyack, NY/Clarkstown South HS) netted a team-high 22 points, while sophomore Monte Lambert (Brooklyn, NY/James Madison HS) scored 16. The Vikings also enjoyed another fine effort by Devan Lawson (Spring Valley, NY/Spring Valley HS) who chipped in 10 points, while sophomore Miles Haughton (Mamaroneck, NY/Mamaroneck HS) scored 11 points. 

Westchester CC returns home from a six-game stretch of away games on Tuesday, Jan. 15 when the Vikings host Raritan Valley Community College at 7:00 p.m.