A tough second half against the Tea Titans ended the basketball season for the Beresford Watchdogs (15-6) on Tuesday, February 28th. Beresford trailed by just four at halftime, but fell to the Titans 72-47 in the opening round of the Region 4A Tournament.
The Titans had a two-point advantage at the end of the first quarter, 12-10. The game remained close throughout the second quarter. Tea led 24-22 with under a minute to play in the half but extended that lead to 27-23 by halftime. The Titans started the second half on a 6-0 run to push the lead to double digits and then led 51-38 going into the final quarter.
Beresford shot 39% (17-44) overall in the game, but just 5% (1-21) on three-point attempts, and 80% (12-15) from the free-throw line. The Titans shot 48% (28-58) overall, 38% (9-24) from three-point area, and 58% (7-12) from the free-throw line.
Tate VanOtterloo had 24 points, six rebounds, and three steals. Jake Goblirsch finished with seven points and four rebounds. Aidan Hamm had six points and two rebounds. Andrew Atwood and Malachi James both finished with four points each.
