2025-26 Panthers Men's Basketball News

  • Jah-Mel Bruce Named All-American
    April 09, 2026
    Tompkins Cortland Community College men’s basketball player Jah-Mel Bruce has been selected a National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA) All-American. He is the fifth player to earn All-American honors in the history of the Panthers men’s basketball team following Javonte Long (2025), Khai Pugh (2024), Tyseem Lyles (2014), and Jude Princivil (1995).
  • Bruce Named First-Team All-Region
    March 02, 2026
    Jah-Mel Bruce has added another postseason honor. The freshman has been voted First Team All-Region 3, marking just the ninth time in program history that a Panther has been voted as one of the most elite players in the region.
  • Panthers Fall in Region 3 Quarterfinals
    February 27, 2026
    The Panthers men’s basketball season came to a close Friday with a loss in the quarterfinal round of the NJCAA Region 3 men’s basketball playoffs. TC3, the #7 seed, lost to #2 Genesee Community College 88-71. TC3’s season ends with a record of 13-10. Genesee advances to the semifinal round on Saturday.
  • Bruce MSAC Player of the Year; Brown and Summer All-MSAC
    February 26, 2026
    For the third year in a row, a member of the TC3 men’s basketball team has been voted as the Mid-State Athletic Conference Player of the Year. Jah-Mel Bruce was picked as the top player in voting by coaches in the eight-team league. He was joined on the all-conference team by Malachi Brown and Kashif Summer, Jr., marking the third straight year that three Panthers have been voted all-conference, and the fourth time in program history. Izeir Mayben received Honorable Mention.
  • Panthers Are Heading Back to the Postseason
    February 23, 2026
    The Tompkins Cortland Community College men's basketball team has once again qualified for the NJCAA postseason.
  • Panthers Close Regular Season with Win Over Cayuga
    February 21, 2026
    The Panthers closed out the regular season with an 80-73 home win over Cayuga Community College on Saturday. TC3 finished the regular season with a record of 13-9 overall and 9-5 in the Mid-State Athletic Conference, good for third place in the MSAC. Cayuga dropped to 6-18 overall and 5-9 in the MSAC.
  • Panthers Comeback Bid Comes Up Short
    February 18, 2026
    A second-half rally came up just short on Wednesday as the Panthers lost at home to Genesee Community College, 92-88. TC3 drops to 12-9 overall and 8-5 in the Mid-State Athletic Conference, while Genesee improves to 19-7 overall and 9-2 in the MSAC.
  • Five Score in Double Figures as Panthers Top Broome
    February 15, 2026
    The Panthers continued to pile up the points, beating SUNY Broome on Sunday 90-68. TC3 is now 12-8 overall and 8-4 in the Mid-State Athletic Conference, while Broome stands at 9-14 overall and 7-5 in the MSAC.
  • Panthers Celebrate Sophomores with Home Win
    February 14, 2026
    The Panthers held off a second-half challenge before pulling away to post a 91-73 win over Finger Lakes Community College on Saturday. TC3 is now 11-8 overall and 7-4 in the Mid-State Athletic Conference, while Finger Lakes is 9-14 overall and 4-8 in the MSAC.
  • Balanced Panthers Roll Past Corning
    February 11, 2026
    Four players in double figures paced the Panthers to a solid 91-75 win at Corning Community College on Wednesday. TC3 is now 10-8 overall and 6-4 in the Mid-State Athletic Conference, while Corning drops to 4-16 overall and 1-9 in the MSAC.
  • Comeback Falls Just Short vs. Onondaga
    February 03, 2026
    A game of runs ended with the Panthers running out of time on their last push, falling to Onondaga Community College 68-65. TC3 is now 9-8 overall and 5-4 in the Mid-State Athletic Conference, while Onondaga moves to 15-7 overall and 8-0 in the MSAC.
  • Panthers Bounce Back with Solid Win Over Clinton
    February 01, 2026
    Contributions down the entire lineup helped the Panthers bounce back with a win on Sunday, cruising past Clinton Community College 95-69. TC3 is now 9-7 overall while Clinton falls to 4-14.
  • Panthers Falter Late vs. #11 North Country
    January 31, 2026
    Hosting #11-ranked North Country Community College on Saturday, the Panthers led most of the way before falling 71-64. TC3 is now 8-7 overall while North Country improves to 16-2.
  • Panthers Back in Win Column
    January 28, 2026
    The Panthers bounced back into the win column with an 83-76 win at Cayuga Community College on Wednesday. The Panthers are now 8-6 overall and 5-3 in the Mid-State Athletic Conference. Cayuga drops to 3-13 overall and 3-4 in the MSAC.
  • Panthers Win Streak Snapped at Four Games
    January 24, 2026
    The Panthers four-game winning streak was snapped on Saturday as TC3 lost at Finger Lakes Community College, 84-78. The win was the fourth in a row for TC3, who now improves to 7-6 overall and 4-3 in Mid-State Athletic Conference games. Finger Lakes is now 5-11 overall and 1-5 in the MSAC.
  • Panthers Lead Entire Way for Fourth Straight Win
    January 21, 2026
    The Panthers led from the opening basket to the final horn on Wednesday, withstanding a late charge to beat Corning Community College 94-88. The win was the fourth in a row for TC3, who now improves to 7-5 overall and 4-2 in Mid-State Athletic Conference games. Corning drops to 3-10 overall and 1-4 in the MSAC.
  • Panthers Top 100 in Win at FMCC
    January 17, 2026
    The Panthers topped 100 points for the first time this season on Saturday, cruising to a 105-66 win at Fulton-Montgomery Community College. The Panthers have now won three straight to improve to 6-5 overall and 6-4 in regional games.
  • Panthers Overcome Poor Shooting for Home Win
    January 14, 2026
    Despite a cold-shooting night for the whole team, the Panthers were able to hold on for a 76-71 win over Jefferson Community College on Wednesday. The team’s second straight win evens their overall record at 5-5 while moving to 5-4 in regional games and 3-2 in Mid-State Athletic Conference. Jefferson falls to 3-9 overall and 1-5 in the MSAC.
  • Big Second Half Powers Panthers to Win Over Broome
    January 11, 2026
    A 61-point second half helped the Panthers rally for a 92-85 home win over SUNY Broome on Sunday. The win improves TC3 to 4-5 overall and 2-2 in the Mid-State Athletic Conference. Broome drops to 3-7 overall and 2-1 in the MSAC.
  • Panthers Return to Action Hosting #9-Ranked D-II Monroe
    January 08, 2026
    Returning to action after the long break between semesters, the Panthers hosted one of the top Division II teams in the country. Monroe Community College, ranked #9 in the latest national D-II poll, came to Dryden for a tune-up before each starts divisional play. The result was a convincing win for the visitors, as Monroe raced away with a 111-69 win to improve to 16-3 overall. TC3 is now 3-5 overall.
  • Panthers Nearly Upset Nation's #1 Team
    December 07, 2025
    The Panthers closed out the fall semester portion of their schedule by hosting the top-ranked team in the nation on Sunday. Mohawk Valley came to Dryden as the defending national champions with a perfect 6-0 record, and the Panthers very nearly pulled off the upset, leading in the final minute before falling 73-71. TC3 is now 3-4 while Mohawk Valley improves to 7-0.
  • Win Streak Snapped at Three Games for TC3 Men
    December 06, 2025
    The Panthers men’s basketball winning streak ended at three games with a home loss on Saturday to Herkimer College. The 62-50 defeat leaves TC3 with an overall record of 3-3. Herkimer improves to 4-1.
  • Panthers Over .500 with Third Straight Win
    December 03, 2025
    The TC3 men’s basketball team made it three in a row with a 79-67 win at Jefferson Community College Wednesday. The Panthers are 3-2 overall and 1-2 in the Mid-State Athletic Conference. Jefferson is now 3-5 overall and 1-2 in the MSAC.
  • Panthers top Hudson Valley for First WIn
    November 15, 2025
    After opening the season with two overtime losses, the TC3 men’s basketball team was able to pick up its first win in a more relaxed fashion, beating Hudson Valley Community College 87-62. The home win on Saturday improves TC3 to 1-2 on the season; Hudson Valley drops to 0-5.
  • Panthers Drop Second Straight in OT
    November 12, 2025
    For the second time in two games, the TC3 men’s basketball team went to overtime on the road, ultimately coming up just short. On Wednesday the Panthers lost to Onondaga Community College 99-92 after playing one extra period. The Panthers are now 0-2 on the season.
  • Panthers Go to Triple OT in Season-Opening Loss to Cougars
    November 08, 2025
    Over the past seasons, TC3 and Genesee have been the top teams in the Mid-State Athletic Conference. Genesee won the regular season title in 2023-24 with the Panthers winning the conference tournament. Last year the two teams tied for the conference title. So, when the schedule came out and had the two teams squaring off to open the 2025-26 season, it promised to be a memorable game. The reality didn’t disappoint on Saturday in Batavia as the two teams played three overtimes before the Cougars could claim a 93-91 win over the Panthers.
  • Wilk Named Head Coach at Keuka College; Macklin To Lead TC3
    July 24, 2025
    One of the most successful coaches in Tompkins Cortland Community College basketball history is leaving the program to become a head coach on the NCAA level. Tom Wilk is stepping down after four seasons at TC3 and moving on to Keuka College. He leaves TC3 with the best winning percentage of any head coach in the program history, having led the Panthers to two Mid-State Athletic Conference championships and back-to-back Region 3 Final Four appearances. Tariq Macklin, a former player at TC3 who served as an assistant coach in 2024-25, has been named the Interim Head Coach for the Panthers.