Thursday, December 30, 2010

MINNEAPOLIS SOUTHWEST TOOK ON ST. AGNES IN A BOYS’ BASKETBALL GAME

The Minneapolis Southwest Lakers took on the St. Agnes Aggies in a boys’ basketball contest. Both teams came into the game with records of 3-5.

Southwest looked to get into their offensive sets from the start of the game. They took their time on the offensive end.

St. Agnes came out in a zone defense. They looked to spread Southwest out.

Southwest also looked to get out and run with the ball. Transition baskets were a huge part of Southwest’s game plan.

Southwest also went to a zone defense. Both teams traded baskets early in the contest. Neither team was able to go on a run.

Rodney Pierce-Tyler did a good job of finding the basket in the first half. He took it hard to the basket and was able to get to the free throw line. On the defensive end Pierce-Tyler was able to slow down his defender.

Southwest took their time with the basketball, as they passed the ball around the three-point line.

The score went back and forth for a period of time in the first half. Both teams did a good job of going after loose balls as they were diving on the floor to go after them.

Southwest did a good job of defending the zone defense. They didn’t get frustrated in it. St. Agnes was in the zone for most of the first half.

For Southwest Aaron Bell-Bey did a good job of getting to the basket. He was able to make a short jump shot from inside the paint area.

St. Agnes went on a run late in the half. They were able to knock down a few shots in a row. Southwest had trouble finding their shots late the half.

At halftime the score was St. Agnes 35 and Minneapolis Southwest 21.

As the second half got underway both teams came out playing very aggressively. They each took the ball hard to the basket.

St. Agnes came out on fire they were able to continue to shoot the ball well. St. Agnes did a good job of switching screens. They were able to get through them well.

Julius Williams for Southwest took the ball hard to the basket. Williams lead a run midway through the second half.

Southwest continued to play aggressively though out the second half. They continued their run.

I thought that both teams played well and hard throughout the game.

St. Agnes came away with the 57-48 victory over Minneapolis Southwest.

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