MINNEAPOLIS WASHBURN WENT UP AGAINST MINNEAPOLIS SOUTHWEST IN A BOYS’ BASKETBALL GAME

On Dec. 9 ,Minneapolis Southwest and Washburn squared off in a boys’ basketball game. Going into the game Washburn had an overall record of 0-1 while Southwest had an overall record of 0-2.

Both teams looked to push the ball down the floor and come up with layups. Southwest looked to make mid-range jump shots and layups.

Washburn used a full court man-to-man press to start the game. They made it difficult for Southwest to bring the ball down the floor. Southwest also used a man-to-man defense throughout the first half.

Southwest’s Niko Polydorou came up with mid-range jump shots and layups. His teammates did a good job of getting him the ball where he could shoot it.

Washburn called a timeout with 14:57 left in the first half. The score was Southwest 9, Washburn 4.

Both teams dove on the floor after loose balls. The score also went back and forth midway through the first half.

Washburn could use their quickness to make fast break baskets. Washburn’s’ Terrell Adams came up with mid-range jump shots and layups. His teammates did a good job of getting him the ball in spots where he could shoot it.

Washburn went on a 10-0 run in the first half.

Southwest kept attacking the basket as they looked for layups.

Southwest called a timeout with 8:15 left in the first half. The score was Washburn 14, Southwest 9.

Southwest went to a full court man-to-man press. They looked to make it difficult for Washburn to get the ball down the floor.

Washburn’s Isaac Lotz came up with mid-range jump shots and layups in the first half. He was also able to make deep 3-point baskets.

Southwest came up with layups late in the first half.

At halftime, the score was Washburn 35, Southwest 26.

As the second half got underway Washburn kept on looking to get the ball into the hands of Isaac Lotz, Cortez Adams and Terrell Adams, all who came up with mid-range jump-shots and layups.

Southwest’s Ari Bogen-Grose stepped up and came up and was able to make deep 3-point shots.

Washburn called a timeout with 13:00 left in regulation. The score was Washburn 37, Southwest 35.

There were several ties and lead changes in the second half.

Polydorou came up with some nice passes and received some nice passes as he was also able to find the basket and make layups.

Southwest called a timeout with 9:00 left in regulation. The score was Southwest 43, Washburn 41.

Southwest did a good job of getting everyone involved in the offense. They talked to each other on both ends of the court. Washburn could keep their composer throughout the game.

Southwest was not afraid to shoot the deep 3-point shot and they had everyone crash the boards trying to go after the rebound.

The game remained close late in regulation.

Washburn called a timeout with 1:51 left in regulation. The score was tied at 49.

Southwest’s Bogen-Grose came up with a late 3-point basket that gave Southwest the lead.

Southwest looked to hold the ball and take time off the clock.

Southwest called a timeout with 14.8 seconds left in the regulation. The score was Southwest 54, Washburn 49.

Southwest could take time off the clock. Southwest came away with the 56-49 victory over Washburn.

The leading scorers for Washburn were Cortez Adams with 13 points, Lotz with 12 points, Terrell Adams 11 points.

The leading scorers for Southwest were Polydorou with 18 points and Bogen-Grose with 15 points.