Time Just Ran Out

We played host to Dakota County Technical College for the Region 13 title. In a game that Dakota County led most the way, and that saw a furious Jack's comeback come up just short the Blue Knights of DCTC won 104-98.

The first half saw the Knights jump out and never look back as they would lead all but about twenty seconds. The lead would slowly grow until it was halftime and it was 48-35. In the first half, DCTC shot 49%, and hit 8-13 from the line. They also grabbed seven offensive rebounds. DCB shot 42%, and hit 7-8 from the line.

The second half was eerily like our last two games, where our opponent led by double figures and would score the first 5-6 points to expand the lead. This time we were down thirteen at half and saw DCTC score six of the first eight to push the lead to 54-37 with around 16:00 to go. This was the point where we started to turn it around. Turnovers in the full court and some key baskets propelled us. Eventually the lead was cut to around six with about 5:00 to go.

A Brian Egejuru three gave us what we thought was a 98-98 tie but I had misread the scoreboard and it actually cut a 100-95 lead to 100-98 with just 1:02 left. Two free throws by DCTC in the last minute would seal the game and would close out our season. In the second half we shot 49% overall, 7-16 from three, and 14-16 from the line. DCTC hit 46% and hit 18-23 from the line.

For the game we were outscored 26-21 from the line, but held a 27-18 advantage from three. JJ Morris led the way with 25 point, including 5-10 from three. Louis Williams added 23 off the benc, with Egejuru adding 17, and Kenric Twine adding 10.  We finished 22-11 on the year, which from what I have been told is the 2nd most wins in program history in a season.

This group of sophomores will be greatly missed. Wesley Harrison, Joe Baker, JJ Morris, Brian Egejuru, Kenric Twine, and Louis Williams have given alot over this past year or two. I wish them nothing but the best from here on out.

Stats
Morris 25 pts, 5 reb
Williams 23 pts, 7 reb, 6 asst, 3 steals, 3 blocks
Egejuru 17 pts, 4 reb, 8 asst.
Twine 10 pts, 3 reb