South Suburban basketball makes national title game
April 6, 2024The South Suburban College men’s basketball team made it to the National Junior College Athletic Association Division II title game. SSC’s basketball squad posted a 34-3 record…
The South Suburban College men’s basketball team made it to the National Junior College Athletic Association Division II title game. SSC’s basketball squad posted a 34-3 record…
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