VERMILION WENT UP AGAINST MINNESOTA WEST IN A MENS BASKETBALL GAME

On March 2 Vermillion and Minnesota West squared off in a mens basketball game.

 

Vermilion started the game out in a zone defense while Minnesota West started in a man-to-man defense.

 

Vermilion looked to get the ball into the hands of Emeche Wells.  Wells was able to get to the basket and make layups.

 

Minnesota West’s Cody Harris came out on fire as he scored six of his teams first eight points.

 

Vermilion called a timeout with 15:51 left in the first half. The score was Minnesota West 10, Vermilion 6.

 

Vermilion’s Derek Meger wasn’t afraid to drive to the basket and look for layups. He was fouled and was able to get to the free throw line.

 

Minnesota West was able to hit shots in the first half. They did a good job of communicating on the floor.

 

Vermilion’s offense went cold for a period of time in the first half. Minnesota West took advantage of the Vermilion shooting woes as they kept on attacking the basket and taking time off the clock.

 

Both teams dove on the floor after loose balls.

 

Vermilion scored in spurts in the first half. There were periods of time were they couldn’t get a basket and then they would string five baskets together.

 

Minnesota West’s Derek Buyse came up with some big three-point shots. His teammates did a good job of getting him the ball in spots where he could shoot the long shot.

 

Minnesota West did a good job of slowing down the Vermilion offense. They were able to get steals and layups off the steals.

 

Wells came up with some deep three-point shots late in the half.

 

At halftime the score was Minnesota West 53, Vermilion 38.

 

As the second half got underway Minnesota West continued to look to get the ball into the hands of Harris.

 

Wells got hot early in the second half. He stepped up and was able to knock down some deep three-point shots.

 

Minnesota West called a timeout with 16:28 left to go in regulation. The score was Minnesota West 59, Vermilion 50.

 

Minnesota West’s Jackson Seitzinger also was able to come up with some deep three-point shots in the second half.

 

Wells came up with a layup that tied the game at 70 with 10 minutes left in regulation.

 

The score went back and forth in the second half.

 

After a slow start by Vermilion they came out strong in the second half.

 

Minnesota West called a timeout with 7:19 left in regulation. The score was Vermilion 80, Minnesota West 75.

 

Buysse continued to hit three-point shots in the second half.

 

Vermilion called a timeout with 4:06 left in regulation. The score was Vermilion 91, Minnesota West 85.

 

The score went back forth late in regulation.

 

Both teams continued to attack the basket and cast three-point shots.

 

Wells hit a jump-shot with .5 seconds left in regulation to give Vermilion a 1 point lead.

 

Vermilion came away with the 100-99 victory over Minnesota West.

 

As a team Minnesota West shot 34-67 from the field that included going 17-31 from behind the three-point line. They were 14-18 from the free throw line. Minnesota West brought down a total of 29 rebounds 21 of them on the defensive end. They were lead in scoring by Buysee and Thomas with 21 points, Harris with 20 points and Seitzinger with 17 points.

 

Vermilion shot 36-66 from the field that included going 15-28 from behind the three-point line. They were 13-18 from the free throw line. Vermilion brought down a total of 37 rebounds, 26 of them on the defensive end. They were lead in scoring by Wells with 30 points and Lucas with 25 points.

 

After the game I talked to Vermilion head coach Paul McDonald and Wells about the game.