The Tri-Valley Mustang boys basketball team ran into a tough Tea Titan team on Monday, January 17th in Tea.  The Titan defense and hot shooting led to a 62-29 win for Tea.

The Titans got out to a fast start and lead 21-11 after the first quarter.  Tea held Tri-Valley scoreless in the second quarter and pushed their lead to 44-11 by halftime.  Both teams scored 18 points each in the second half on the running clock.

The Mustangs shot just 29% (10-35) from the field, 2-13 on three pointers, and 7-8 from the free-throw line.  The Titans finished 53% (26-49) from the field, 2-14 from three-point area, and 8-12 from the free-throw line.  The Titans forced 20 Mustang turnovers, 14 of those on steals.

Connor Christensen led the Mustangs with 12 points and five rebounds.  Lance DeWitt and Riley Carlson both had five points and a rebound.  Isaac McFarland had three points and five rebounds.

Tri-Valley (2-6) will travel to Winner on Thursday, January 20th.