In our first game vs. Edmonson County on Friday night we lost 72-66. We had a great atmosphere here at Cougar gym but unfortunately our worst shooting performance in some time cost us in the end.
The first half was as close as it could be with both teams trading baskets but EC led 21-20 at the end of one, but then we outscored them 12-11 in the second quarter to even it up at halftime 32-32. The 3rd quarter was the difference in the game as our defense continued to struggle stopping them in their motion offense. Also, our offense was very stagnant as we stood around a lot and didn't get any transition points. At the end of the 3rd quarter EC led 50-42. We continue to struggle from the floor in the 4th quarter but luckily EC helped us out by missing free throws. They were 17-32 from the line for the game.
The big difference in the game was EC shooting 52% to our 37%, but we were only 3-26 from the 3 point line.
Travis Johnston was chosen as the player of the game by K105 by scoring a career high 40 points. Tyler Saltsman continued his great play with a double double getting 10 points and 13 rebounds.
Scoring:
Travis Johnston-40
Tyler Saltsman-10
Aaron Deviney-8
Hunter Gary-7
Dustin Thomas-1
Hunter Gary-7
