Monday, October 18, 2010

BENILDE-ST MARGARET’S TOOK ON MINNESOTA TRANSITIONS


Benilde-St. Margaret's took on Minnesota Transitions in the Bloomington Jefferson Fall League. Minnesota Transitions came in to the game on fire. They were able to go on a run to begin the game.


Minnesota Transitions started the game in a zone defense. They were able to shut down Benilde-St. Margaret's.


Benilde-St. Margaret's was able to string some baskets together early on in the game. Minnesota Transitions was right on with their shots. Everything that they were putting up was going into the basket.


Benilde-St. Margaret's didn’t give up though. Even though they were not able to make shots in the beginning of the game they didn’t give up. They were able to get back into the game and they were able to catch up and were within one point 22-23 with 7:45 left in the first half.


Kyle Washington for Benilde-St. Margaret's was right on with his shot. His teammates were able to get him the ball where he was successful on the court.


At halftime the score was Minnesota Transitions 32 and Benilde-St. Margaret's 41.


As the second half got underway both teams came out and were really aggressive. Both teams did their best to push the ball in transition.


Benilde-St. Margaret's didn’t back down. They really put pressure on Minnesota Transitions. Minnesota Transitions didn’t fold under the pressure that they were under.


Throughout the second half Benilde-St. Margaret's was able to chip away at the lead. They wanted to go on a run in the middle of the half. Minnesota Transitions wanted to slow them down and force them to make bad decisions.


Benilde-St. Margaret's played a zone defense in the second half. Both teams were able to get the ball out of the basket and run down the court and get into their offense.


Both teams were able to keep the score close throughout the second half. Benilde-St. Margaret's went on a run midway through the half.


Both teams were tired near the end of the game. Rodney Owens and Kyle Washington put on a battle. They both guarded each other really tough though out the game.


The game came down to the wire. Benilde-St. Margaret's was able to come away with the 83-71 victory over Minnesota Transitions.

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