On Feb. 27, Minneapolis North and Minnehaha Academy in a boys’ basketball game. There were a lot of fans that turned out for the game as they wanted to see these two teams go up against each other. Going into the game North had a record of 18-7 while Minnehaha Academy had a record of 20-3.
North looked to set the tempo early. North took their time on the offensive end.
Minnehaha looked to push the ball down the floor and score baskets in the middle.
It took a while for each team to get into an offensive shooting rhythm.
North’s Mario Sanders II came up with layups. On the defensive end, he was able to slow down the players that he was guarding.
Minnehaha called a timeout with 14:28 left in regulation. The score was North 6, Minnehaha 2.
North’s Willie Wilson came up with layups off screens. He was also able to knock down jump shots.
Minnehaha looked to get the ball into the hands of Jalen Suggs. Suggs looked to make layups in transition.
Minnehaha struggled shooting the ball early. They looked to get the ball into Suggs’ hands.
North called a timeout with 12:09 left in the first half. The score was North 10, Minnehaha 6.
Minnehaha’s Hercy Miller was able to make layups off steals in the first half.
North called a timeout with 8:58 left in the first half. The score was Minnehaha 16, North 12.
After a slow start offensively for Minnehaha, they were able to get their offense going midway through the first half.
Minnehaha Chet Holmgren looked to come up with layup on the offensive end in the lane.
Wilson was able to beat his man off the dribble and come up with layups in transition. The defensive pressure didn’t bother Wilson. Wilson also stepped back and knocked down deep 3-point shots.
Suggs came up with slam dunks and fast-break layups in the first half.
The game remained close late in the first half.
There were multiple ties and lead changes throughout the first half.
At halftime, the score was Minnehaha 27, North 26.
As the second half got underway both teams continued to push the ball down the floor and looked for their shots.
North continued to move the ball down the floor and get everyone involved in the offense.
Suggs came up with steals and layups in the second half. His teammates were able to get him the ball in spots where he could shoot it.
Wilson continued to come up with layups and jump shots in the second half. His teammates did a good job of feeding him the ball and getting him involved in the offense.
Minnehaha turned the ball over, and North was able to come up with layups on the offensive end.
North called a timeout with 13:09 left in regulation. The score was tied at 32.
Both teams looked to score baskets quickly in fast breaks.
The score continued to back and forth throughout the second half. Neither team went on a run in the second half.
Suggs was able to get to the basket and come up with jump shots and layups in the second half. His teammates were able to get him the ball where he could shoot it.
Wilson knocked down deep 3-point shots and layups throughout the second half.
Minnehaha called a timeout with 7:11 left in regulation. The score was Minnehaha 50, North 45.
North’s De’Meiko Anderson came up with deep 3-point shots and layups.
After a slow start offensively for Minnehaha, they were able to knock down shots late in the game. Suggs was able to get his shot going late in the game.
Minnehaha looked to take time off the clock late in the game by swinging the ball around the 3-point line.
Wilson continued to come up with shots late in the game. His teammates were able to get him the ball in spots where he could shoot it.
The game came down to the wire. Neither team gave open looks at the basket late in the game.
Butler came up with shots late to keep North in the game late in the game.
Suggs got his shot to drop late in the game.
Minnehaha called a timeout with 2:28 left in regulation. The score was Minnehaha 60, North 53.
Suggs was able to get his shot going in the second half. Minnehaha came together in the second half. Suggs dropped shots and slow down the guy he was guarding on the defensive end.
North called a timeout with 1:54 left in regulation. The score was Minnehaha 60, North 55.
North continued to attack the basket late in the game. The Minnehaha offense came together late in the second half.
Both teams played hard throughout the game. In the end, Minnehaha came away with the 66-55 victory over North.
The leading scorers for North were Willie Wilson with 20 points, De'Meiko Anderson and Quientrail Jamison-Travis each with 11 points.
The leading scorer for Minnehaha was Suggs with 29 points.
Friday, February 28, 2020
Thursday, February 27, 2020
FRIDLEY WENT UP AGAINST BLAKE IN A BOYS’ BASKETBALL GAME
On Feb 26, Fridley and Blake went up against each other in a boys’ basketball game. Going into the game Fridley had a record of 12-12 while Blake’s record was 18-6.
Fridley looked to get into an offensive shooting rhythm early on the offensive end.
Blake took a lot of time off the clock as they passed the ball around the 3-point line.
Fridley used a motion offense as they passed and cut a lot on the offensive end. Blake used a match-up zone defense as they wanted to slow Fridley down on the offensive end.
Blake’s Robert Lee Grace IV brought the ball down the floor and looked to get his teammates the ball. If Grace didn’t think that he had a good shot, he would pass it to one of his teammates.
The score went back and forth early. It took a while for each of the offensives to get going.
Blake called a timeout with 13:56 left in the first half. The score was Fridley 7, Blake 4.
Blake took their time on the offensive end. They got everyone involved in the offense by swinging the ball around the 3-point line.
Blake’s Jasper Liu came up with mid-range jump shots and layups. His teammates were able to get him the ball in spots where he could shoot it. He wasn’t afraid to take the ball strong to the basket as he looked to come up with layups.
Blake’s Grayson Okoronkwo looked to come up with layups and jump shots. He did a good job of communicating with his teammates and directed them where to go on the floor.
Fridley looked to trap the ball and they looked to turn Blake over.
Blake kept on attacking the basket on the offensive end. They took a lot of time off the clock running their offense.
Blake did a good job of moving the ball around the floor. They also talked to each other on both ends of the floor.
Fridley’s Christian Crockett came up with mid-range jump shots and layups. He was also able to slow down the guy he was guarding.
Blake’s Maurice McCarter stepped up and knocked down shots in the first half. He wasn’t afraid to get his teammates involved in the offense.
Blake wasn’t afraid to shoot 3-point shots as everyone crashed the boards on both ends of the floor.
Fridley’s Tra’Vione Stevenson came up with shots in the first half. He was able to get past Blake’s defense and get his shot going.
The score went back and forth late in the first half.
Fridley’s Isaac Burns attacked the basket and came up with layups and jump shots late in the half. He came off screens and was able to get to the basket and make shots.
Grace knocked down 3-point shots late in the first half as well.
Blake’s offense got going late in the first half. They were able to come up with stops on the defensive end.
At halftime, the score was Blake 30, Fridley 20.
Fridley’s Michah Niewald looked to come up with mid-range jump shots and layups. His teammates were able to get him the ball in spots where he could shoot it. If Niewald didn’t think that he had a good shot, he would pass it to one of his teammates.
Blake’s Jasper Liu and Theo Liu and Grace all came up with shots throughout the second half.
Fridley’s Isaac Burns attacked the basket and knocked down shots coming off curl cuts. He also went after rebounds.
Fridley looked to pick up the tempo in the second half. They attacked the basket and came up with layups.
Blake called a timeout with 13:31 left in regulation. The score was Blake 34, Fridley 32.
Blake took their time on the offensive end as they worked the ball around the 3-point line as they looked for their shot.
The Fridley offense stepped up in the second half. Blake struggled to get their shots to drop in the second half. Even though Blake struggled shooting the ball they kept on shooting it.
Blake called a timeout with 10:42 left in regulation. The score was Fridley 35, Blake 34.
Both teams moved the ball well in the second half. The game was close throughout the second half.
Jasper Liu committed his fourth foul with 9:33 left in regulation. He was taken out of the game.
Crocket and Grace defended each other and neither gave up an uncontested shot.
Fridley called a timeout with 7:02 left in regulation. The score was tied at 39.
Crockett continued to come up with shots in the second half.
The score went back and forth late in the regulation. There were multiple ties and lead changes late.
Grace looked to come up with layups coming off screens.
Fridley looked to trap the ball and turn Blake over late in the game.
Blake took time off the clock late as they passed the ball around the 3-point line. They were able to step up and slow
Blake called a timeout with 1:29 left in regulation. The score was Blake 51, Fridley 47.
Fridley stepped up their defensive pressure late in the game. Fridley battled hard.
Both teams played well throughout the game. In a hard-fought game, Blake came away with the 55-48 victory over Fridley.
The leading scorers for Fridley were Niewald with 18, Burns 15, Crockett with 12 points.
The leading scorers for Blake were Theo Liu with 18 points, and Jasper Liu with 16 points.
Fridley looked to get into an offensive shooting rhythm early on the offensive end.
Blake took a lot of time off the clock as they passed the ball around the 3-point line.
Fridley used a motion offense as they passed and cut a lot on the offensive end. Blake used a match-up zone defense as they wanted to slow Fridley down on the offensive end.
Blake’s Robert Lee Grace IV brought the ball down the floor and looked to get his teammates the ball. If Grace didn’t think that he had a good shot, he would pass it to one of his teammates.
The score went back and forth early. It took a while for each of the offensives to get going.
Blake called a timeout with 13:56 left in the first half. The score was Fridley 7, Blake 4.
Blake took their time on the offensive end. They got everyone involved in the offense by swinging the ball around the 3-point line.
Blake’s Jasper Liu came up with mid-range jump shots and layups. His teammates were able to get him the ball in spots where he could shoot it. He wasn’t afraid to take the ball strong to the basket as he looked to come up with layups.
Blake’s Grayson Okoronkwo looked to come up with layups and jump shots. He did a good job of communicating with his teammates and directed them where to go on the floor.
Fridley looked to trap the ball and they looked to turn Blake over.
Blake kept on attacking the basket on the offensive end. They took a lot of time off the clock running their offense.
Blake did a good job of moving the ball around the floor. They also talked to each other on both ends of the floor.
Fridley’s Christian Crockett came up with mid-range jump shots and layups. He was also able to slow down the guy he was guarding.
Blake’s Maurice McCarter stepped up and knocked down shots in the first half. He wasn’t afraid to get his teammates involved in the offense.
Blake wasn’t afraid to shoot 3-point shots as everyone crashed the boards on both ends of the floor.
Fridley’s Tra’Vione Stevenson came up with shots in the first half. He was able to get past Blake’s defense and get his shot going.
The score went back and forth late in the first half.
Fridley’s Isaac Burns attacked the basket and came up with layups and jump shots late in the half. He came off screens and was able to get to the basket and make shots.
Grace knocked down 3-point shots late in the first half as well.
Blake’s offense got going late in the first half. They were able to come up with stops on the defensive end.
At halftime, the score was Blake 30, Fridley 20.
Fridley’s Michah Niewald looked to come up with mid-range jump shots and layups. His teammates were able to get him the ball in spots where he could shoot it. If Niewald didn’t think that he had a good shot, he would pass it to one of his teammates.
Blake’s Jasper Liu and Theo Liu and Grace all came up with shots throughout the second half.
Fridley’s Isaac Burns attacked the basket and knocked down shots coming off curl cuts. He also went after rebounds.
Fridley looked to pick up the tempo in the second half. They attacked the basket and came up with layups.
Blake called a timeout with 13:31 left in regulation. The score was Blake 34, Fridley 32.
Blake took their time on the offensive end as they worked the ball around the 3-point line as they looked for their shot.
The Fridley offense stepped up in the second half. Blake struggled to get their shots to drop in the second half. Even though Blake struggled shooting the ball they kept on shooting it.
Blake called a timeout with 10:42 left in regulation. The score was Fridley 35, Blake 34.
Both teams moved the ball well in the second half. The game was close throughout the second half.
Jasper Liu committed his fourth foul with 9:33 left in regulation. He was taken out of the game.
Crocket and Grace defended each other and neither gave up an uncontested shot.
Fridley called a timeout with 7:02 left in regulation. The score was tied at 39.
Crockett continued to come up with shots in the second half.
The score went back and forth late in the regulation. There were multiple ties and lead changes late.
Grace looked to come up with layups coming off screens.
Fridley looked to trap the ball and turn Blake over late in the game.
Blake took time off the clock late as they passed the ball around the 3-point line. They were able to step up and slow
Blake called a timeout with 1:29 left in regulation. The score was Blake 51, Fridley 47.
Fridley stepped up their defensive pressure late in the game. Fridley battled hard.
Both teams played well throughout the game. In a hard-fought game, Blake came away with the 55-48 victory over Fridley.
The leading scorers for Fridley were Niewald with 18, Burns 15, Crockett with 12 points.
The leading scorers for Blake were Theo Liu with 18 points, and Jasper Liu with 16 points.
GET TO KNOW ISIAH DEAN SMITH
Isiah Dean Smith was born in Minneapolis, Minn. on June 13, 2002. He has one brother and he will graduate from Minneapolis Patrick Henry in June of 2020. Smith is of African American and Mexican heritage.
He’s played basketball his whole life. Smith grew up on both the south & north side of Minneapolis.
He said, “Basketball means a heart and a half to me, it’s kept me focused and opened so many doors for me. The only thing I love more is my family.”
He said his plans for this summer, “Is to work out to get stronger and develop my skill set so that I am able to transition into the next level of basketball which is college. I also plan to continue working my jobs to make money and have some fun.”
Smith, “Played basketball, football and baseball up until the 7th grade. After that, it has been strictly basketball.”
I have seen Smith play in person. He can get off the ball and create his own shots.
He’s played basketball his whole life. Smith grew up on both the south & north side of Minneapolis.
He said, “Basketball means a heart and a half to me, it’s kept me focused and opened so many doors for me. The only thing I love more is my family.”
He said his plans for this summer, “Is to work out to get stronger and develop my skill set so that I am able to transition into the next level of basketball which is college. I also plan to continue working my jobs to make money and have some fun.”
Smith, “Played basketball, football and baseball up until the 7th grade. After that, it has been strictly basketball.”
I have seen Smith play in person. He can get off the ball and create his own shots.
Monday, February 24, 2020
HOPKINS WENT UP AGAINST MINNEAPOLIS NORTH IN A BOYS’ BASKETBALL GAME
On Feb. 24, Hopkins traveled to Minneapolis North for a boys’ basketball game. In their first meeting on Dec. 30, Hopkins came up with the 70-62 victory at Augsburg University.
North won the tip. They looked to push the ball down the floor and control the tempo.
Hopkins also looked to push the ball down the floor and come up with layups in transition. Hopkins looked to take deep 3-point shots as they swung the ball around the 3-point line. Hopkins took their time on the offensive end as they got everyone involved in the offense.
North’s Mario Sanders looked to set the tempo of the game by sprinting down the floor and looking to get his teammates the ball in transition.
North looked to trap the ball on the defensive end, and they tried to make layups off turnovers.
North called a timeout with 15:13 left in the first half. The score was Hopkins 8, North 5.
North’s Davon Townley took the ball strong to the basket and came up with mid-range jump shots and layups. His teammates were able to get him the ball in spots where he could shoot it.
North’s Quientrail Jamison-Travis came up with layups off screens. On the defensive end, he was able to slow down the guy that he was guarding. He really took the ball strong to the basket and stepped up and knocked down free throws.
There were multiple ties and lead changes in the first half. Neither team went on a run in the first half.
Both teams raced up and down the floor looking for layups and jump shots.
Both teams executed their offense throughout the first half.
Hopkins turned the ball over, and North was able to come up with layups off the turnovers.
Hopkins Regan Merritt came up with shots in the first half. He also was able to knock down free throws.
North continued to attack the basket and come up with shots on the offensive end.
Both teams dove on the floor after loose balls.
Hopkins’ Kerwin Walton came up with deep 3-point shots and layups. His teammates were able to get him the ball in spots where he could get a good look at the basket.
Hopkins started to knock down shots with just under 10 minutes to go in the first half. They were able to slow North down offensively.
North called a timeout with 6:51 left in the first half. The score was Hopkins 29, North 21.
Hopkins moved the ball down the floor well as they came up with shots late in the first half. Hopkins Tristan Lee came up with deep 3-point shots. He was able to come off screens and get to the basket.
Hopkins Kerwin Walton came up with deep 3-point shots and mid-range jump shots throughout the first half. The defense had a tough time slowing him down.
Hopkins Regan Merritt came up with shots off screens late in the first half. ‘
North continued to look for their shots late in the first half.
Hopkins was able to come up with shots throughout the first half.
At halftime, the score was Hopkins 51, North 29.
As the second half got underway North continued to attack the basket and looked for their shots.
Hopkins Walton kept on shooting the ball and came up with shots on the offensive end.
North kept on attacking the basket and looking for their shots throughout the second half. North’s CJ Brown II came up with layups in the second half.
Even though North struggled shooting the ball throughout the game they kept on shooting the ball and looking for their shots.
North’s Anderson got into a shooting rhythm and came up with shots in the second half. He couldn’t be slowed down. Teammate Willie Wilson stepped up and knocked down shots in the second half.
Hopkins looked to take time off the clock by swinging the ball around the 3-point line and running a motion offense.
Walton continued to come up with shots in the second half.
Hopkins called a timeout with 11:22 left in the second half. The score was Hopkins 64, North 51.
The North’s offense got going after the timeout. Townley came up with a massive two-handed behind the head slam dunk.
Hopkins continued to apply defensive pressure as they disrupted the North offense.
Jamison-Travis kept on coming up with mid-range jump shots and layups in the second half.
White kept on coming up with deep 3-point shots and layups. His teammates kept on feeding him the ball and he was able to get to the basket.
North called a timeout with 6:11 left in regulation. The score was Hopkins 74, North 59.
North continued to run their defense in the second half. They kept on coming off screens and looking for their shots.
North called a timeout with 3:39 left in regulation. The score was Hopkins 88, North 59.
Hopkins used their quickness to get past the North defense. Walton played hard for Hopkins he was able to get to the basket and come up with shots throughout the game.
North’s Jamison-Travis, Townley, Brown and Anderson call came up with shots throughout the game.
Hopkins came away with the 94-70 victory over North.
The leading scorers for North were De'Meiko Anderson and Quientrail Jamison-Travis each with 15 points, Willie Wilson with 14 points, and Davon Townley with 10 points.
The leading scorers for Hopkins were Kerwin Walton with 35 points, Cornell Richardson with 10 points and Andre Gray also with 10 points.
North won the tip. They looked to push the ball down the floor and control the tempo.
Hopkins also looked to push the ball down the floor and come up with layups in transition. Hopkins looked to take deep 3-point shots as they swung the ball around the 3-point line. Hopkins took their time on the offensive end as they got everyone involved in the offense.
North’s Mario Sanders looked to set the tempo of the game by sprinting down the floor and looking to get his teammates the ball in transition.
North looked to trap the ball on the defensive end, and they tried to make layups off turnovers.
North called a timeout with 15:13 left in the first half. The score was Hopkins 8, North 5.
North’s Davon Townley took the ball strong to the basket and came up with mid-range jump shots and layups. His teammates were able to get him the ball in spots where he could shoot it.
North’s Quientrail Jamison-Travis came up with layups off screens. On the defensive end, he was able to slow down the guy that he was guarding. He really took the ball strong to the basket and stepped up and knocked down free throws.
There were multiple ties and lead changes in the first half. Neither team went on a run in the first half.
Both teams raced up and down the floor looking for layups and jump shots.
Both teams executed their offense throughout the first half.
Hopkins turned the ball over, and North was able to come up with layups off the turnovers.
Hopkins Regan Merritt came up with shots in the first half. He also was able to knock down free throws.
North continued to attack the basket and come up with shots on the offensive end.
Both teams dove on the floor after loose balls.
Hopkins’ Kerwin Walton came up with deep 3-point shots and layups. His teammates were able to get him the ball in spots where he could get a good look at the basket.
Hopkins started to knock down shots with just under 10 minutes to go in the first half. They were able to slow North down offensively.
North called a timeout with 6:51 left in the first half. The score was Hopkins 29, North 21.
Hopkins moved the ball down the floor well as they came up with shots late in the first half. Hopkins Tristan Lee came up with deep 3-point shots. He was able to come off screens and get to the basket.
Hopkins Kerwin Walton came up with deep 3-point shots and mid-range jump shots throughout the first half. The defense had a tough time slowing him down.
Hopkins Regan Merritt came up with shots off screens late in the first half. ‘
North continued to look for their shots late in the first half.
Hopkins was able to come up with shots throughout the first half.
At halftime, the score was Hopkins 51, North 29.
As the second half got underway North continued to attack the basket and looked for their shots.
Hopkins Walton kept on shooting the ball and came up with shots on the offensive end.
North kept on attacking the basket and looking for their shots throughout the second half. North’s CJ Brown II came up with layups in the second half.
Even though North struggled shooting the ball throughout the game they kept on shooting the ball and looking for their shots.
North’s Anderson got into a shooting rhythm and came up with shots in the second half. He couldn’t be slowed down. Teammate Willie Wilson stepped up and knocked down shots in the second half.
Hopkins looked to take time off the clock by swinging the ball around the 3-point line and running a motion offense.
Walton continued to come up with shots in the second half.
Hopkins called a timeout with 11:22 left in the second half. The score was Hopkins 64, North 51.
The North’s offense got going after the timeout. Townley came up with a massive two-handed behind the head slam dunk.
Hopkins continued to apply defensive pressure as they disrupted the North offense.
Jamison-Travis kept on coming up with mid-range jump shots and layups in the second half.
White kept on coming up with deep 3-point shots and layups. His teammates kept on feeding him the ball and he was able to get to the basket.
North called a timeout with 6:11 left in regulation. The score was Hopkins 74, North 59.
North continued to run their defense in the second half. They kept on coming off screens and looking for their shots.
North called a timeout with 3:39 left in regulation. The score was Hopkins 88, North 59.
Hopkins used their quickness to get past the North defense. Walton played hard for Hopkins he was able to get to the basket and come up with shots throughout the game.
North’s Jamison-Travis, Townley, Brown and Anderson call came up with shots throughout the game.
Hopkins came away with the 94-70 victory over North.
The leading scorers for North were De'Meiko Anderson and Quientrail Jamison-Travis each with 15 points, Willie Wilson with 14 points, and Davon Townley with 10 points.
The leading scorers for Hopkins were Kerwin Walton with 35 points, Cornell Richardson with 10 points and Andre Gray also with 10 points.
Saturday, February 22, 2020
MINNEAPOLIS NORTH WENT UP AGAINST WASECA IN A BOYS’ BASKETBALL GAME
On Feb. 22, Minneapolis North and Waseca played a basketball game in Waseca. Going into the game North had a record of 18-5 while Waseca had a record of 21-5.
North looked to set the tempo of the game early. Waseca started the game in a man-to-man defense. They wanted to make North take deep 3-point shots.
North’s Willie Wilson looked to come up with mid-range jump shots and layups in the first half. His teammates knew where he was on the floor and they were able to get him the ball in spots where he could shoot it.
Both teams got their offense going early.
Waseca’s Andrew Morgan came up with layups and mid-range jump shots. His teammates got the ball where he could shoot it. Morgan also came up with rebounds and turned them into layups.
There were multiple ties and lead changes throughout the first half. Neither team went on a run early.
North called a timeout with 13:49 left in the first half. The score was North 17, Waseca 16.
North did a good job of moving the ball around the floor and they swung the ball around the 3-point line.
Waseca’s Kyreese Willingham looked to come up with mid-range jump shots and layups. He was very vocal on both ends of the floor. Teammate Andrew Morgan also looked to come up with layups and jump shots.
North’s De’Meiko Anderson looked to come up with deep 3-point shots.
Morgan came up with two-handed slam dunks that gave his team energy.
Waseca called a timeout with 10:28 left in the first half. The score was tied at 22.
Waseca went to a 2-3 zone defense. North was able to attack the zone and looked to get the ball inside to Quientrail Jamison-Travis.
North was able to swing the ball around the 3-point line and get everyone involved in the offense.
Wilson stepped up and knocked down 3-point shots and layups late in the second half.
There were multiple ties and lead changes throughout the first half. Neither team went on a significant run in the first half.
Morgan and Willingham both kept on attacking the basket and coming up with shots throughout the first half. Willingham stepped out from behind the 3-point line and knocked down deep 3-point shots as well.
Sanders came up with layups and jump shots in transition. Teammate Jacob Butler knocked down 3-point shots as well.
Everyone went after rebounds and loose balls on both teams late in the first half.
Waseca took time off the clock late in the first half by swinging the ball around the 3-point line.
There were multiple ties and lead changes throughout the first half.
At halftime, the score was Waseca 50, North 41.
As the second half got going Waseca’s Dufault and Morgan continued to shoot the ball well throughout the game. The North defense had a difficult time slowing them down.
Waseca used a motion offense and they swung the ball around the 3-point line and got everyone involved in the offense.
The Waseca offense got going early in the second half. They were really clicking offensively. North couldn’t slow them down on the defensive end.
North couldn’t get their offense going in the second half. Even though they struggled shooting the ball they kept on shooting it.
North called a timeout with 14:24 left in regulation. The score was Waseca 58, North 46.
Waseca kept on attacking the basket as Dufault and Morgan kept on coming up with baskets.
Morgan stepped up and knocked down free throws in the second half. Morgan was able to get past Jamison-Travis on the offensive end and was able to come up with layups in transition.
North called a timeout with 10:32 left in regulation. The score was Waseca 68, North 50.
North’s head coach Larry McKenzie received a technical foul by saying something to the official with 9:50 left in regulation.
North continued to struggle to shoot the ball throughout the second half.
Waseca came up with shots throughout the second half. Both teams played well throughout the game.
Waseca played well and everyone shared the ball well. Dufault, and Morgan both shot the ball well throughout the game.
North kept on putting up shots and didn’t give up late in the game.
In a hard-fought game, Waseca came away with the 92-74 victory over North.
The leading scorers for North were Davon Townley with 13 points, Willie Wilson with 12 points, De'Meiko Anderson with 12 points, and Clifford Brown III with 10 points.
The leading scorers for Waseca were Andrew Morgan and Ryan Dufault each with 35 points, Kyreese Willingham with 13 points, and Matt Seberson with 9 points.
North looked to set the tempo of the game early. Waseca started the game in a man-to-man defense. They wanted to make North take deep 3-point shots.
North’s Willie Wilson looked to come up with mid-range jump shots and layups in the first half. His teammates knew where he was on the floor and they were able to get him the ball in spots where he could shoot it.
Both teams got their offense going early.
Waseca’s Andrew Morgan came up with layups and mid-range jump shots. His teammates got the ball where he could shoot it. Morgan also came up with rebounds and turned them into layups.
There were multiple ties and lead changes throughout the first half. Neither team went on a run early.
North called a timeout with 13:49 left in the first half. The score was North 17, Waseca 16.
North did a good job of moving the ball around the floor and they swung the ball around the 3-point line.
Waseca’s Kyreese Willingham looked to come up with mid-range jump shots and layups. He was very vocal on both ends of the floor. Teammate Andrew Morgan also looked to come up with layups and jump shots.
North’s De’Meiko Anderson looked to come up with deep 3-point shots.
Morgan came up with two-handed slam dunks that gave his team energy.
Waseca called a timeout with 10:28 left in the first half. The score was tied at 22.
Waseca went to a 2-3 zone defense. North was able to attack the zone and looked to get the ball inside to Quientrail Jamison-Travis.
North was able to swing the ball around the 3-point line and get everyone involved in the offense.
Wilson stepped up and knocked down 3-point shots and layups late in the second half.
There were multiple ties and lead changes throughout the first half. Neither team went on a significant run in the first half.
Morgan and Willingham both kept on attacking the basket and coming up with shots throughout the first half. Willingham stepped out from behind the 3-point line and knocked down deep 3-point shots as well.
Sanders came up with layups and jump shots in transition. Teammate Jacob Butler knocked down 3-point shots as well.
Everyone went after rebounds and loose balls on both teams late in the first half.
Waseca took time off the clock late in the first half by swinging the ball around the 3-point line.
There were multiple ties and lead changes throughout the first half.
At halftime, the score was Waseca 50, North 41.
As the second half got going Waseca’s Dufault and Morgan continued to shoot the ball well throughout the game. The North defense had a difficult time slowing them down.
Waseca used a motion offense and they swung the ball around the 3-point line and got everyone involved in the offense.
The Waseca offense got going early in the second half. They were really clicking offensively. North couldn’t slow them down on the defensive end.
North couldn’t get their offense going in the second half. Even though they struggled shooting the ball they kept on shooting it.
North called a timeout with 14:24 left in regulation. The score was Waseca 58, North 46.
Waseca kept on attacking the basket as Dufault and Morgan kept on coming up with baskets.
Morgan stepped up and knocked down free throws in the second half. Morgan was able to get past Jamison-Travis on the offensive end and was able to come up with layups in transition.
North called a timeout with 10:32 left in regulation. The score was Waseca 68, North 50.
North’s head coach Larry McKenzie received a technical foul by saying something to the official with 9:50 left in regulation.
North continued to struggle to shoot the ball throughout the second half.
Waseca came up with shots throughout the second half. Both teams played well throughout the game.
Waseca played well and everyone shared the ball well. Dufault, and Morgan both shot the ball well throughout the game.
North kept on putting up shots and didn’t give up late in the game.
In a hard-fought game, Waseca came away with the 92-74 victory over North.
The leading scorers for North were Davon Townley with 13 points, Willie Wilson with 12 points, De'Meiko Anderson with 12 points, and Clifford Brown III with 10 points.
The leading scorers for Waseca were Andrew Morgan and Ryan Dufault each with 35 points, Kyreese Willingham with 13 points, and Matt Seberson with 9 points.
ST. ANTHONY WENT UP AGAINST FRIDLEY IN A BOYS’ BASKETBALL GAME
On Feb. 21, St. Anthony and Fridley went up against each other in a boys’ basketball game. Going into the game St. Anthony had a record of 11-12 while Fridley’s record was 10-12.
Before the game Fridley’s head coach, Jim MacDonald was honored by Fridley High School. MacDonald is in his 33rd year in coaching basketball. Former players and coaches talked about the experiences of playing with and for MacDonald.
St. Anthony started in a zone defense. They wanted to make Fridley have to pass the ball around the 3-point line.
Fridley took their time on the offensive end. Fridley’s Isaac Burns came off screens and made mid-range jump shots and layups. His teammates got him the ball where he could hit shots.
St. Anthony also got everyone involved in the offense. St. Anthony’s Tait Nelson came off screens and made layups.
Fridley started off slow offensively. They kept attacking the basket looking for their shots.
St. Anthony looked to make shots in the paint.
Burns came up with deep 3-point shots. Fridley got their offense going with just under 14 minutes to go in the first half.
St. Anthony’s Charlie Ash came off screens and knocked down 3-point shots.
Neither team went on a run early as there were multiple ties and lead changes throughout the first half.
Christian Crockett came up with 3-point shots and layups. After a slow start offensively by Fridley, they were able to knock down shots in the first half. Teammate Yoal Ruei attacked the basket hard and came up with layups and was also able to knock down free throws.
Fridley went to a trapping defense and that really slowed down the St. Anthony’s offense.
Burns did a good job of calling for the ball near the basket as he came up with mid-range jump shots and layups while coming off screens. Teammate Eli Nelsen also came up with layups.
St. Antony called a timeout with 8:37 left in the first half. The score was Fridley 24, St. Anthony 19.
Nelson kept on making layups late in the first half. He also stepped up and knocked down 3-point shots. On the defensive end, he was able to slow the guy down that he was guarding.
The score kept on going back and forth in the first half.
Fridley did a good job of moving the ball own the floor and moving without the ball. They also did a good job of talking on the floor.
St. Anthony’s Max Kachman came up with layups. He attacked the basket looking for his shot. St. Anthony was not intimated by the defensive pressure that Fridley put on them.
St. Anthony called a timeout with 3:39 left in the first half. The score was Fridley 31, St. Anthony 28.
Burns did a good job of bringing the ball down the floor and letting his teammates know where they were supposed to be on the offensive end.
Fridley called a timeout with 2:21 left in the first half. The score was Fridley 33, St. Anthony 30.
St. Anthony used a motion offense and Max Kachman came up with deep 3-point shots off screens.
The score remained close throughout the first half. Neither team went on a run.
At halftime, the score was Fridley 38, St Anthony 34.
As the second half got underway Fridley continued to attack the basket and looked to come up with shots.
Reui kept on coming up with deep 3-point shots and layups in the second half.
St. Anthony struggled shooting the ball in the second half. Even though they struggled shooting it they kept on looking for their shots.
St. Anthony called a timeout with 13:09 left in regulation. The score was Fridley 50, St. Anthony 39.
After the timeout, Fridley looked to trap the ball on the defensive end and turn St. Anthony over.
Crockett continued to come up with shots in the second half.
Fridley’s Micah Niewald knocked down 3-point shots and layups. He took his time on the offensive end and was able to come off screens and get open looks at the basket.
Burns knocked down free throws in the second half.
St. Anthony went to a 2-3 zone in the second half. Fridley did a good job of swinging the ball around the 3-point line adjusting to the zone defense and was able to make shots against the zone.
Fridley was able to turn St. Anthony over and score layups after the turnover.
St. Anthony struggled shooting in the second half. They were not able to come up with shots. They didn’t get down on themselves as they kept on shooting the ball.
Fridley’s offense came up big in the second half. Fridley was able to get to the basket and make their shots throughout the second half. They were able to slow down the St. Anthony offense by their defense.
St. Anthony used both man-to-man and zone defense throughout the game. They struggled to make shots throughout the second half.
Both teams battled throughout the whole game.
St. Anthony called a timeout with 2:14 left in regulation. The score was Fridley 71, St. Anthony 59.
Fridley continued to push the ball down the floor and come up with shots late in the game. St. Anthony didn’t give up either as they played hard throughout the game.
Nelson and Ash both kept on shooting the ball throughout the second half.
In a hard-fought game by both teams, Fridley came away with the 73-59 victory over St. Anthony.
The leading scorers for St. Anthony were Tait Nelson with 19 points and Luke Omodt with 16 points.
The leading scorers for Fridley were Yoal Ruei with 23 points, Isaac Burns with 18 points, Micah Niewald and Eli Nelsen each with 11 points, and Christian Crockett with 10 points.
Before the game Fridley’s head coach, Jim MacDonald was honored by Fridley High School. MacDonald is in his 33rd year in coaching basketball. Former players and coaches talked about the experiences of playing with and for MacDonald.
St. Anthony started in a zone defense. They wanted to make Fridley have to pass the ball around the 3-point line.
Fridley took their time on the offensive end. Fridley’s Isaac Burns came off screens and made mid-range jump shots and layups. His teammates got him the ball where he could hit shots.
St. Anthony also got everyone involved in the offense. St. Anthony’s Tait Nelson came off screens and made layups.
Fridley started off slow offensively. They kept attacking the basket looking for their shots.
St. Anthony looked to make shots in the paint.
Burns came up with deep 3-point shots. Fridley got their offense going with just under 14 minutes to go in the first half.
St. Anthony’s Charlie Ash came off screens and knocked down 3-point shots.
Neither team went on a run early as there were multiple ties and lead changes throughout the first half.
Christian Crockett came up with 3-point shots and layups. After a slow start offensively by Fridley, they were able to knock down shots in the first half. Teammate Yoal Ruei attacked the basket hard and came up with layups and was also able to knock down free throws.
Fridley went to a trapping defense and that really slowed down the St. Anthony’s offense.
Burns did a good job of calling for the ball near the basket as he came up with mid-range jump shots and layups while coming off screens. Teammate Eli Nelsen also came up with layups.
St. Antony called a timeout with 8:37 left in the first half. The score was Fridley 24, St. Anthony 19.
Nelson kept on making layups late in the first half. He also stepped up and knocked down 3-point shots. On the defensive end, he was able to slow the guy down that he was guarding.
The score kept on going back and forth in the first half.
Fridley did a good job of moving the ball own the floor and moving without the ball. They also did a good job of talking on the floor.
St. Anthony’s Max Kachman came up with layups. He attacked the basket looking for his shot. St. Anthony was not intimated by the defensive pressure that Fridley put on them.
St. Anthony called a timeout with 3:39 left in the first half. The score was Fridley 31, St. Anthony 28.
Burns did a good job of bringing the ball down the floor and letting his teammates know where they were supposed to be on the offensive end.
Fridley called a timeout with 2:21 left in the first half. The score was Fridley 33, St. Anthony 30.
St. Anthony used a motion offense and Max Kachman came up with deep 3-point shots off screens.
The score remained close throughout the first half. Neither team went on a run.
At halftime, the score was Fridley 38, St Anthony 34.
As the second half got underway Fridley continued to attack the basket and looked to come up with shots.
Reui kept on coming up with deep 3-point shots and layups in the second half.
St. Anthony struggled shooting the ball in the second half. Even though they struggled shooting it they kept on looking for their shots.
St. Anthony called a timeout with 13:09 left in regulation. The score was Fridley 50, St. Anthony 39.
After the timeout, Fridley looked to trap the ball on the defensive end and turn St. Anthony over.
Crockett continued to come up with shots in the second half.
Fridley’s Micah Niewald knocked down 3-point shots and layups. He took his time on the offensive end and was able to come off screens and get open looks at the basket.
Burns knocked down free throws in the second half.
St. Anthony went to a 2-3 zone in the second half. Fridley did a good job of swinging the ball around the 3-point line adjusting to the zone defense and was able to make shots against the zone.
Fridley was able to turn St. Anthony over and score layups after the turnover.
St. Anthony struggled shooting in the second half. They were not able to come up with shots. They didn’t get down on themselves as they kept on shooting the ball.
Fridley’s offense came up big in the second half. Fridley was able to get to the basket and make their shots throughout the second half. They were able to slow down the St. Anthony offense by their defense.
St. Anthony used both man-to-man and zone defense throughout the game. They struggled to make shots throughout the second half.
Both teams battled throughout the whole game.
St. Anthony called a timeout with 2:14 left in regulation. The score was Fridley 71, St. Anthony 59.
Fridley continued to push the ball down the floor and come up with shots late in the game. St. Anthony didn’t give up either as they played hard throughout the game.
Nelson and Ash both kept on shooting the ball throughout the second half.
In a hard-fought game by both teams, Fridley came away with the 73-59 victory over St. Anthony.
The leading scorers for St. Anthony were Tait Nelson with 19 points and Luke Omodt with 16 points.
The leading scorers for Fridley were Yoal Ruei with 23 points, Isaac Burns with 18 points, Micah Niewald and Eli Nelsen each with 11 points, and Christian Crockett with 10 points.
Thursday, February 20, 2020
MINNEAPOLIS NORTH WENT UP AGAINST MINNEAPOLIS ROOSEVELT IN A BOYS’ BASKETBALL GAME
On Feb. 20, Minneapolis North and Minneapolis Roosevelt went up against each other in a boys’ basketball game. Going into the game North had a record of 17-5 while Roosevelt’s record was 1-22.
North won the tip. Roosevelt started the game in a zone defense. They wanted to make North pass the ball around the 3-point line.
Both teams went after the ball going after rebounds early in the first half. Neither team gave up open looks at the basket.
North applied full-court ball pressure. They looked to turn Roosevelt over and come up with layups on the offensive end.
North’s Jacob Butler came up with layups. His teammates were able to get him the ball in spots where he could shoot it. Teammate Freshawn Collins came layups off curl cuts.
North looked to also get the ball inside to Quientrail Jamison-Travis. Jamison-Travis came up with layups on the offensive end.
Roosevelt’s Lakarion Moore looked to set the offensive pace by bringing the ball down the floor and getting his teammates involved in the offense.
Roosevelt didn’t get frustrated as their shots were not dropping early in the first half. They kept on looking for their shots.
Collins kept on coming up with mid-range jump shots and layups in the first half. Jamison-Travis also came up with layups as well.
Roosevelt’s Dennis Holte came up with layups as he came off screens. Roosevelt ran a motion offense, so they passed and cut often, and they also communicated well on both ends of the floor.
Roosevelt called a timeout with 10:12 left in the first half. The score was North 27, Roosevelt 12.
North’s Willie Wilson came up with steals and layups on the offensive end.
Roosevelt’s Dennis Holte came up with layups and mid-range jump shots. He wasn’t afraid of contact on both ends of the floor.
North kept on attacking the basket and coming up with shots. They were able to get past Roosevelt’s defense.
Montgomery Booth came up with mid-range jump shots and layups. His teammates were able to get him the ball in spots where he could shoot it.
North called a timeout with 6:18 left in the first half. The score was North 37, Roosevelt 19.
Collins stepped up and knocked down shots late in the first half.
North continued to shoot the ball and look for their shots late in the first half.
Holte came up with layups and jump shots late in the first half.
At halftime, the score was North 50, Roosevelt 30.
As the second half got underway both teams continued to go after the ball and looked to make shots.
North’s Wilson kept on coming up with shots in the second half. He took his time on the offensive end.
North called a timeout with 15:18 left in regulation. The score was North 54, Roosevelt 40.
North continued to come up with shots in the second half. They passed the ball around the 3-point line getting everyone involved in the game.
Roosevelt called a timeout with 13:54 left in regulation. The score was North 58, Roosevelt 40.
North passed the ball around to each other in the second half. They were able to get everyone involved in the offense and come up with baskets.
Butler came up with deep 3-point shots and mid-range jumpers late in the game. Townley came up with slam dunks as well.
North used their quickness to get past the Roosevelt defense. Roosevelt struggled shooting the ball and was not able to make shots that they put up. They didn’t get frustrated while they were not able to make shots that they put up.
Roosevelt called a timeout with 4:02 left in regulation. The score was North 86, Roosevelt 55.
North’s Mario Sanders II came up with layups and jump shots late in the game as well.
Both teams fought hard throughout the game. Neither team gave up an uncontested shot throughout the game.
North came away with the 94-62 victory over Roosevelt.
The leading scorers for Roosevelt were Dennis Holte with 13 points, Mustafa Salad with 12 points, Montgomery Booth and Lakarion Moore each with 11 points.
The leading scorers for North were Jacob Butler with 20 points, Willie Wilson with 19 points, Davon Townley with 16 points, Quientrail Jamison-Travis with 15 points, and Freshawn Collins with 10 points.
North won the tip. Roosevelt started the game in a zone defense. They wanted to make North pass the ball around the 3-point line.
Both teams went after the ball going after rebounds early in the first half. Neither team gave up open looks at the basket.
North applied full-court ball pressure. They looked to turn Roosevelt over and come up with layups on the offensive end.
North’s Jacob Butler came up with layups. His teammates were able to get him the ball in spots where he could shoot it. Teammate Freshawn Collins came layups off curl cuts.
North looked to also get the ball inside to Quientrail Jamison-Travis. Jamison-Travis came up with layups on the offensive end.
Roosevelt’s Lakarion Moore looked to set the offensive pace by bringing the ball down the floor and getting his teammates involved in the offense.
Roosevelt didn’t get frustrated as their shots were not dropping early in the first half. They kept on looking for their shots.
Collins kept on coming up with mid-range jump shots and layups in the first half. Jamison-Travis also came up with layups as well.
Roosevelt’s Dennis Holte came up with layups as he came off screens. Roosevelt ran a motion offense, so they passed and cut often, and they also communicated well on both ends of the floor.
Roosevelt called a timeout with 10:12 left in the first half. The score was North 27, Roosevelt 12.
North’s Willie Wilson came up with steals and layups on the offensive end.
Roosevelt’s Dennis Holte came up with layups and mid-range jump shots. He wasn’t afraid of contact on both ends of the floor.
North kept on attacking the basket and coming up with shots. They were able to get past Roosevelt’s defense.
Montgomery Booth came up with mid-range jump shots and layups. His teammates were able to get him the ball in spots where he could shoot it.
North called a timeout with 6:18 left in the first half. The score was North 37, Roosevelt 19.
Collins stepped up and knocked down shots late in the first half.
North continued to shoot the ball and look for their shots late in the first half.
Holte came up with layups and jump shots late in the first half.
At halftime, the score was North 50, Roosevelt 30.
As the second half got underway both teams continued to go after the ball and looked to make shots.
North’s Wilson kept on coming up with shots in the second half. He took his time on the offensive end.
North called a timeout with 15:18 left in regulation. The score was North 54, Roosevelt 40.
North continued to come up with shots in the second half. They passed the ball around the 3-point line getting everyone involved in the game.
Roosevelt called a timeout with 13:54 left in regulation. The score was North 58, Roosevelt 40.
North passed the ball around to each other in the second half. They were able to get everyone involved in the offense and come up with baskets.
Butler came up with deep 3-point shots and mid-range jumpers late in the game. Townley came up with slam dunks as well.
North used their quickness to get past the Roosevelt defense. Roosevelt struggled shooting the ball and was not able to make shots that they put up. They didn’t get frustrated while they were not able to make shots that they put up.
Roosevelt called a timeout with 4:02 left in regulation. The score was North 86, Roosevelt 55.
North’s Mario Sanders II came up with layups and jump shots late in the game as well.
Both teams fought hard throughout the game. Neither team gave up an uncontested shot throughout the game.
North came away with the 94-62 victory over Roosevelt.
The leading scorers for Roosevelt were Dennis Holte with 13 points, Mustafa Salad with 12 points, Montgomery Booth and Lakarion Moore each with 11 points.
The leading scorers for North were Jacob Butler with 20 points, Willie Wilson with 19 points, Davon Townley with 16 points, Quientrail Jamison-Travis with 15 points, and Freshawn Collins with 10 points.
SEIMONE AUGUSTUS LEAVES MINNESOTA AND SIGNS WITH THE LA SPARKS
On Feb. 20, 2020, WNBA basketball player Seimone Augustus has left the Minnesota Lynx and has signed with the LA Sparks.
Augustus has been with the Minnesota Lynx since the 2006 season.
Augustus has won four WNBA championships (2011, 2013, 2015, 2017).
Through 14 years playing in the WNBA going to the 2020 season, Augustus has averaged 16.3 points per game.
Augustus has been with the Minnesota Lynx since the 2006 season.
Augustus has won four WNBA championships (2011, 2013, 2015, 2017).
Through 14 years playing in the WNBA going to the 2020 season, Augustus has averaged 16.3 points per game.
BETHEL WENT UP AGAINST AUGSBURG IN A MEN’S BASKETBALL GAME
On Feb 19, Bethel and Augsburg went up against each other in a men’s basketball game. Going into the game Bethel had a record of 15-8 while Augsburg’s record was 17-6.
Augsburg started the game in a zone defense and Bethel started the game in a zone defense.
Bethel raced down the floor and got everyone involved in the offense. They passed the ball around the 3-point line.
Bethel’s Chandler Wellman came up with mid-range jump shots and layups. He was able to get past the Augsburg’s defense.
Augsburg started out slow offensively. They were not able to find their shots early.
Bethel’s Jamel Davis looked to come up with mid-range jump shots and layups.
Augsburg called a timeout with 17:08 left in the first half. The score was Bethel 13, Augsburg 2.
The defensive pressure that Bethel applied made Augsburg swing the ball around the 3-point line and they also look to get the ball inside.
Davis was all over the floor. On the offensive end, he was able to come up with mid-range jump shots and layups. He was also able to get his teammates the ball in spots where they could shoot it.
Bethel moved the ball well on the offensive end. They did a good job of communicating with each other.
Augsburg looked to score baskets in transition. Both teams raced up and down the floor looking for their shots.
Augsburg’s Jack Sorenson came up with mid-range jump shots and layups. He helped fuel the offense.
After a slow start offensively, Augsburg started hitting their shots with just under 12:00 to play in the first half.
Sorenson stepped up and knocked down deep 3-point shots. His teammates got him the ball in spots where he could shoot it.
Augsburg’s Isaiah Robinson kept coming up with mid-range jump shots and layups. He also was able to come off screens and was able to get to the basket.
Augsburg got within two points of Bethel with just under 9:45 left in the first half.
Bethel’s Hudson Urbanus came off screens and came up with mid-range jump shots and layups. Teammate Isaiah Rollins also was able to slow down the guy he was guarding on the defensive end.
Augsburg picked up with defense at half court. Bethel was able to get into their offense effectively throughout the first half.
Bethel wasn’t afraid to shoot deep 3-point shots.
Coplin came up with big shots in the first half. His teammates were able to set him up so he could take good shots.
Wellman kept coming up with shots in the first half. That kept the game close.
There were multiple ties and lead changes in the first half.
Sorenson got past the defense and made layups and jump shots from the paint. Coplin did the same thing late in the game.
Bethel’s Isaiah Carver-Bagley came up with deep 3-point shots. He was all over the floor coming up with shots. Noah Whalen came with shots as well late in the first half.
Augsburg’s Robinson came up with layups late that kept his team in the game.
At halftime, the score was Augsburg 37, Bethel 35.
As the second half got underway both teams continued to push the ball down the floor and looked for their shots.
Davis continued to drive to the basket and looked to get his shot going. He was fouled and was able to knock down free throws. He picked up his third personal foul with 18:30 left in regulation.
The score continued to go back and forth throughout the second half.
Coplin kept on coming up with mid-range jump shots and layups throughout the second half. Robinson also kept on coming up with shots in the second half.
Augsburg’s Jack Sorenson came off the bench and provided an offensive power as he looked to come up with shots coming off screens.
There were multiple ties and lead changes throughout the second half. Neither team went on a run.
Augsburg stayed in their zone defense in the second half. They made Bethel pass the ball around the 3-point line and take time off the 30-second shot clock.
Wellman got to the basket and came up with layups off screens. He wasn’t afraid to take the ball strong to the basket.
Bethel called a timeout with 13:11 left in regulation. The score was Augsburg 50, Bethel 48.
Augsburg’s Coplin and Sorenson both came up with big shots in the second half. They were the leadings on the floor as they let their teammates know where they were supposed to be on the court.
Carver-Bagley stepped up and knocked down 3-point shots throughout the second half.
The score continued to go back and forth midway through the second half. Neither team went on a significant run in the second half.
Coplin kept making his shots on the offensive end. He kept on coming off screens and making shots. His teammates also kept on feeding him the ball in spots where he could shoot it.
Both teams stepped up their defensive pressure with under 7:00 minutes to go.
Bethel called a timeout with 5:49 left in regulation. The score was Bethel 64, Augsburg 60.
Bethel stepped up their offensive production and was able to come up with shots on the offensive end and stops on the defensive end.
Bethel’s Jack Jenson stepped up and knocked down 3-point shots late in the game.
Augsburg struggled shooting the ball after the 5:49 timeout. They came out of that timeout flat on the offensive end.
Bethel stepped up their intensity late in the game. They came up with steals and layups on offense.
Both teams played hard throughout the game. Bethel was able to knock down shots late in the second half. Augsburg struggled shooting the ball in the second half.
Bethel came away with the 83-66 victory over Augsburg.
The leading scorers for Augsburg were Booker with 30 points and Sorenson with 15 points.
The leading scorers for Bethel were Wellman with 20 points, Jenson with 15 points, Kingland and Urbanus each with 14 points.
Augsburg started the game in a zone defense and Bethel started the game in a zone defense.
Bethel raced down the floor and got everyone involved in the offense. They passed the ball around the 3-point line.
Bethel’s Chandler Wellman came up with mid-range jump shots and layups. He was able to get past the Augsburg’s defense.
Augsburg started out slow offensively. They were not able to find their shots early.
Bethel’s Jamel Davis looked to come up with mid-range jump shots and layups.
Augsburg called a timeout with 17:08 left in the first half. The score was Bethel 13, Augsburg 2.
The defensive pressure that Bethel applied made Augsburg swing the ball around the 3-point line and they also look to get the ball inside.
Davis was all over the floor. On the offensive end, he was able to come up with mid-range jump shots and layups. He was also able to get his teammates the ball in spots where they could shoot it.
Bethel moved the ball well on the offensive end. They did a good job of communicating with each other.
Augsburg looked to score baskets in transition. Both teams raced up and down the floor looking for their shots.
Augsburg’s Jack Sorenson came up with mid-range jump shots and layups. He helped fuel the offense.
After a slow start offensively, Augsburg started hitting their shots with just under 12:00 to play in the first half.
Sorenson stepped up and knocked down deep 3-point shots. His teammates got him the ball in spots where he could shoot it.
Augsburg’s Isaiah Robinson kept coming up with mid-range jump shots and layups. He also was able to come off screens and was able to get to the basket.
Augsburg got within two points of Bethel with just under 9:45 left in the first half.
Bethel’s Hudson Urbanus came off screens and came up with mid-range jump shots and layups. Teammate Isaiah Rollins also was able to slow down the guy he was guarding on the defensive end.
Augsburg picked up with defense at half court. Bethel was able to get into their offense effectively throughout the first half.
Bethel wasn’t afraid to shoot deep 3-point shots.
Coplin came up with big shots in the first half. His teammates were able to set him up so he could take good shots.
Wellman kept coming up with shots in the first half. That kept the game close.
There were multiple ties and lead changes in the first half.
Sorenson got past the defense and made layups and jump shots from the paint. Coplin did the same thing late in the game.
Bethel’s Isaiah Carver-Bagley came up with deep 3-point shots. He was all over the floor coming up with shots. Noah Whalen came with shots as well late in the first half.
Augsburg’s Robinson came up with layups late that kept his team in the game.
At halftime, the score was Augsburg 37, Bethel 35.
As the second half got underway both teams continued to push the ball down the floor and looked for their shots.
Davis continued to drive to the basket and looked to get his shot going. He was fouled and was able to knock down free throws. He picked up his third personal foul with 18:30 left in regulation.
The score continued to go back and forth throughout the second half.
Coplin kept on coming up with mid-range jump shots and layups throughout the second half. Robinson also kept on coming up with shots in the second half.
Augsburg’s Jack Sorenson came off the bench and provided an offensive power as he looked to come up with shots coming off screens.
There were multiple ties and lead changes throughout the second half. Neither team went on a run.
Augsburg stayed in their zone defense in the second half. They made Bethel pass the ball around the 3-point line and take time off the 30-second shot clock.
Wellman got to the basket and came up with layups off screens. He wasn’t afraid to take the ball strong to the basket.
Bethel called a timeout with 13:11 left in regulation. The score was Augsburg 50, Bethel 48.
Augsburg’s Coplin and Sorenson both came up with big shots in the second half. They were the leadings on the floor as they let their teammates know where they were supposed to be on the court.
Carver-Bagley stepped up and knocked down 3-point shots throughout the second half.
The score continued to go back and forth midway through the second half. Neither team went on a significant run in the second half.
Coplin kept making his shots on the offensive end. He kept on coming off screens and making shots. His teammates also kept on feeding him the ball in spots where he could shoot it.
Both teams stepped up their defensive pressure with under 7:00 minutes to go.
Bethel called a timeout with 5:49 left in regulation. The score was Bethel 64, Augsburg 60.
Bethel stepped up their offensive production and was able to come up with shots on the offensive end and stops on the defensive end.
Bethel’s Jack Jenson stepped up and knocked down 3-point shots late in the game.
Augsburg struggled shooting the ball after the 5:49 timeout. They came out of that timeout flat on the offensive end.
Bethel stepped up their intensity late in the game. They came up with steals and layups on offense.
Both teams played hard throughout the game. Bethel was able to knock down shots late in the second half. Augsburg struggled shooting the ball in the second half.
Bethel came away with the 83-66 victory over Augsburg.
The leading scorers for Augsburg were Booker with 30 points and Sorenson with 15 points.
The leading scorers for Bethel were Wellman with 20 points, Jenson with 15 points, Kingland and Urbanus each with 14 points.
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