The Dell Rapids St Mary Cardinals were too strong for the Alcester-Hudson Cubs on Thursday, January 27th. The Cardinals had no trouble in a 63-30 win at home.
St Mary built a 20-8 lead by the end of the first quarter and continued to build the lead from there. The Cardinals led 39-16 at halftime. The Cubs were held to just two points by the Cardinal defense in the third quarter, and St Mary led 57-18 after three quarters of play.
The Cardinals were 43% (24-56) shooting in the game, 25% (5-20) from three-point area, and 59% (10-17) from the free-throw line. The Cubs were just 27% (12-46) shooting, 18% (2-11) from three-point area, and 25% (4-16) from the free-throw line. St Mary forced 21 turnovers, 14 of those on steals.
Nic Gaspar had a double-double with 19 points and 13 rebounds. Gaspar also had three steals. Ty Brown finished with 10 points, two steals, two assists, and a rebound. Dylan Mathis had nine points, six rebound, and five steals. John Pica also had nine points and six rebounds.