MCPHERSON, KANSAS – Tigers have 6 guys in double digits in route to a 21 point victory over the Saints, 95-74.
Demario Moore comes off the bench to score a season high 25 points including 7 triples.
Byron Staten also had a big day with his first double-double of the season, 12 points & 12 rebounds.
MATCH SUMMARY
1
st Half
A 2 pointer by Randall at the 17:19 minute mark to tie the game at 2-2 would be the last time the Saints shared the lead of the game. From that moment the Tigers controlled the game. A quick 7-2 run put the Tigers up 11-4 with 15:04 remaining in the first half. At midway through the 1
st the Tigers remained in control with a 19-10 lead. The Saints would threaten a couple of times but never got closer than 4 points. From 8:20 remaining to the close of the half the Tigers built a comfortable 20 point lead at 48-28.
2
nd Half
Randall came out on all cylinders to begin the period and cut the deficit to 13 points with 11:35 remaining, but each time they hit that mark the Tigers responded with clutch shooting or lock down defense to not allow the Saints any closer. A 3 from the Saints at the 8:58, briefly cut the Tigers lead down to 12 (74-62), but Tigers close on a 21-12 run to close out the game 95-74.
CLASSIC STANDINGS
Tigers go 2-0 during the classic tying the Manhattan Christian Thunder (2-0).
Both Sterling College and Randall go 0-2.
UP NEXT
Despite not getting to play against the Thunder, the Tigers will get the chance to play them on Nov. 11
th back in McPherson. Game time set for 7:30 p.m.
PLAYER LEADERS
#3
Demario Moore leads the team in points per game (17.0)
#1
Darrell Bryant leads the team in rebounds per game (9.0)
#0
Isaiah Rivera leads the team in assist per game (3.8)
#0
Isaiah Rivera leads the team in steals per game (1.8)