The Tri-Valley Mustang boys started the game off hot, but the shooting cooled off against Elkton-Lake Benton on Monday, January 6th. The Elks overcame a fast start by the Mustangs for a 69-53 victory.
The Mustangs made four three-point in the opening quarter alone and built a 19-14 lead by quarter’s end. They would make only four more three-point attempts the rest of the game. Elkton-Lake Benton outscored Tri-Valley 15-8 in the second quarter for a 29-27 lead at halftime.
The Elks, on the other hand, caught fire in the third quarter. They doubled their score in just the third quarter alone and took a 58-39 lead into the fourth quarter. Tri-Valley did get within 10-to-12 points a couple of times in the second half, but couldn’t catch fire long enough to get a sustained rally going.
Tri-Valley shot 35% (19-54) overall, 23.5% (8-34) from three-point area, and 7-10 from the free-throw line. Elkton-Lake Benton finished the game shooting 45% (21-47) overall, 46% (12-26) on three-point shots, and 65% (15-23) from the free-throw line.
Brady Jewett had 15 points and four rebounds. Teagin Gacke also had 15 points with three rebounds and two assists. Aiden Bunde finished with eight points, three assists, and three steals. Tristen Bunde added seven points and three rebounds.
