DELASALLE WENT UP AGAINST RICHFIELD IN A BOYS’ BASKETBALL GAME

On Feb. 4, Minneapolis DeLaSalle and Richfield squared off in a boys’ basketball game. Going into the game, DeLaSalle had an overall record of 16-2, while Richfield’s was 13-4. It was senior night at Richfield. They were recognized before the game.

Both teams looked to push the ball down the floor early. DeLaSalle swung the ball around the 3-point line as they got everyone involved in the offense.

It took a while for each team to get into a shooting rhythm. It was a fast-paced game early.

Richfield applied a full-court press as they looked to slow down the DeLaSalle offense.

Richfield’s CJ Armstrong 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.

After a slow start offensively for DeLaSalle, their offense started rolling. They were able to get everyone involved in the offense.

Richfield’s Dre Collins came up with layups off screens in the paint. His teammates were able to get him the ball in spots where he could make shots.

DeLaSalle called a timeout with 10:44 left in the first half. The score was Richfield 22, DeLaSalle 11.

Both teams raced up and down the floor, looking for layups and fast-break baskets.

DeLaSalle kept on attacking the basket late in the first half. Even though they couldn’t get their shots to drop, they kept looking for them.

Both teams did a good job of talking to their teammates.

Richfield called a timeout with 6:28 left in the first half. The score was Richfield 35, DeLaSalle 21.

DeLaSalle looked to swing the ball around the 3-point line. They wanted to trick the defense before they looked for their shot.

DeLaSalle called a timeout with 5:25 left in the first half. The score was Richfield 39, DeLaSalle 21.

As the clock wound down in the first half, both teams continued to attack the basket.

DeLaSalle got their offense going late in the first half.

The score in a fast-paced first half was Richfield 48, DeLaSalle 32.

DeLaSalle’s Kamar Thomas came up with mid-range jump shots and layups to lead off the second half.

As the second half got underway, both teams continued to move the ball down the floor and look for their shots.

Richfield called a timeout with 15:59 left in regulation. The score was Richfield 48, DeLaSalle 40.

Collins continued 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.

Richfield called a timeout with 12:01 left in regulation. The score was Richfield 56, DeLaSalle 53.

The score remained close mid-way through the second half as each team attacked the basket.

Neither team went on a significant run in the second half.

DeLasalle pushed the ball down the floor, looking for fast breaks. They were able to get fast-break layups.

The game remained close with under 8:00 to go in regulation, with Richfield having a 62-59 advantage.

DeLaSalle kept a full-court press on as they applied pressure down the floor.

DeLaSalle took much time off the shot clock late in the half.

DeLaSalle called a timeout with 4:50 left in regulation — the score was Richfield 68, DeLaSalle 64.

Armstrong was able to step up and come up with deep 3-point shots late in the game to keep Richfield in the game.

DeLaSalle’s Thomas and Jedden Udean and Pruitt all came up with shots throughout the game. They were able to get their teammates involved in the offense.

Richfield called a timeout with 1:17 left in regulation. The score was Richfield 76, DeLaSalle 71.

The game came down to the wire. Both teams played hard, and it was an intense battle.

Richfield came away with the 82-71 victory over DeLaSalle.

The leading scorers for DeLaSalle were Thomas with 18 points and Udean with 14 points.

The leading scorer for Richfield was Armstrong, who scored 45 points.