The St Mary Cardinal boys basketball team was on the wrong side of a cold shooting night on Friday, January 2nd against the Sioux Falls Lutheran Eagles. The Cardinals shot just 25.5% (12-47) overall and just 1-17 on three-point shots. They were 14-19 from the free-throw line, but that wasn’t enough as the Eagles grabbed the 70-39 win.
The first half was played pretty close between the two teams. Sioux Falls Lutheran ended the first quarter with a slim 11-10 lead. They were able to extend that lead in the second quarter, but the Cardinals were still within striking distance at halftime. The Eagles led 29-21.
Sioux Falls Lutheran exploded offensively in the third quarter scoring 25 points. The Cardinals were unable to keep pace, and the third quarter ended with the Eagles leading 54-32. St Mary’s was then held to just seven points in the fourth quarter. The Eagles finished the game shooting 45.6% (26-57) overall, 39.1% (9-23) from three-point area, and 52.9% (9-17) from the free-throw line.
Isaac Griffin finished with 10 points and two rebounds. Peyton Lamb added eight points with 11 rebounds. Trimmier Hanson had six points, and Kade Lutt ended with five points.
