NORWICH – An ankle injury kept Rashawn Powell out of the lineup in Johnson City’s three-point loss to Norwich in December. Powell’s presence on the floor Wednesday night at Jack Jones Gymnasium was certainly the difference this time around as he led the Wildcats with 25 points in a 64-54 victory.

The Tornado (14-2) were looking to clinch their third straight STAC Central Division title. To do that, they will need to win the rubber match of this year’s three-game series with JC in a one-game playoff Friday night at 7 p.m. at Binghamton High School.

“The energy was great and I have to thank the Norwich fans for their ethusiasm and support. It’s too bad we couldn’t have played a little bit better tonight,” said Norwich coach Mark Abbott.

Norwich had trouble finding the range in the first half, and after scoring just seven points in the second quarter, trailed the Wilcats at the break, 27-18.