The Baltic Bulldogs earned a 50-39 road win against the Tri-Valley Mustangs on Monday, February 23rd in a game that featured several runs by both teams.
After the Mustangs led 4-2, Baltic went on a 5-0 run to take a 7-4 lead. Tri-Valley tied the game 7-7, but the Bulldogs scored the final four points of the quarter for an 11-7 lead. Baltic pushed the lead to 16-9, but the Mustangs fought back to within two points 16-14. The Bulldogs would end the half on a 9-0 run for a 25-14 halftime lead.
The run for the Bulldogs continued into the third quarter. They scored the first four points to make the run 13-0 and increase their lead to 29-14. Tri-Valley would respond with an 10-0 run to get within five points, 29-24. Again the Bulldogs stopped the rally and scored the final four points of the third quarter for a 33-24 lead going into the fourth quarter. The Bulldogs were able to maintain the lead throughout the fourth quarter to secure the win.
Baltic was 39% (21-54) shooting overall, 13% (3-24) on three-point shots, and 5-9 from the free-throw line. Tri-Valley finished the game shooting 33% (14-42) overall, 33% (4-12) on three-point shots, and 7-8 from the free-throw line.
Kellen Artz had 18 points, 15 rebounds, and two assists. Dylan Runestad added 11 points, two rebounds, and two steals. Ben Erickson ended with eight points, six rebounds, and two steals. Cooper Garry finished with six points, three rebounds, and four assists.
