Midland College Tops Weatherford to Close Classic
Joustin Reyes scored 25 points and grabbed 11 rebounds as Midland College won the Bob Chapman Classic final 76-59.
Updated on Nov. 8, 2026 in Basketball
Midland College defeated Weatherford College 76-59 on Sunday to close the Bob Chapman Classic at Chaparral Center. The win gave Midland College a 2-1 record after it also beat No. 10 Butler Community College 104-100 the night before.
Why it matters
The weekend split a season-opening loss at Butler with two home wins, leaving Midland College with momentum early in the season. The result gives local fans an early read on a team that is building its rotation around several scorers.
Midland College led 35-24 at halftime and finished with 15 assists to Weatherford's 8, while Joustin Reyes scored a game-high 25 points with 11 rebounds. Midland College is now 2-1 and Weatherford is 2-2 after the tournament.
The players
Joustin Reyes
Joustin Reyes is a Midland College guard who led the team in scoring and rebounding in the tournament final.
Mohamed Ndao
Mohamed Ndao is a Weatherford College player who led his team with 22 points in the loss.
The details
Joustin Reyes led Midland College with 13 first-half points and finished with 25 points, while Mohamed Ndao scored 22 for Weatherford. Yeison Liberato added 15 points and five assists off the bench, and Nayte Spargo scored 11 for Midland College.
Timeline
Midland College lost 97-94 at Butler Community College in the season opener on Sunday prior to November 8, 2026.
Midland College defeated No. 10 Butler Community College 104-100 on November 7, 2026.
Midland College defeated Weatherford 76-59 to close the Bob Chapman Classic on November 8, 2026.
Midland College travels to face No. 14 Angelina College in Plano at 8 p.m. on Friday, November 13, 2026.
Season Trajectory
Beating a ranked opponent like No. 10 Butler Community College gives Midland College a signal that it can compete in the national junior college rankings. The split with Butler, one win and one loss, shows the team is still finding consistency early in the season.
The loss at Angelina on November 13 will be the next test for Midland's 2-1 start. Fantasy and betting interest in Reyes will depend on whether his scoring and rebounding hold up against a stronger opponent.
The takeaway
Early wins over ranked opponents can signal a team's ceiling, but consistency across the season is what determines postseason position. Midland College's next game against No. 14 Angelina will show whether its early form holds.
What happens next
Midland College plays at No. 14 Angelina College in Plano at 8 p.m. on Friday, November 13, 2026.
Further reading
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Source note: This article includes information reported by Midland Reporter-Telegram.
