Morrison boys rally to beat Irving College
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Crashing the boards to limit the Tigers? second-chance attempts, the Eagles took advantage of every missed shot, out-scoring their guests 15-7 in the second quarter to turn a 12-4 deficit into a 19-19 tie by the halftime break.
Hunter Dye helped key the Eagles? rally, and kept momentum on his team?s side in the second half, scoring eight of his team-high 14 points in the third as Morrison went on top 30-22 heading into the game?s final period.
Although the Tigers? Lee Wade came through with his third 3-pointer of the night during the fourth, pulling his team within single-digits of the Eagle lead at 33-26, Irving College could get no closer. The Tigers were forced to foul to conserve time late in the game, and Morrison?s boys hit five of 11 free throws down the stretch, with Devin Tucker putting back one of their missed efforts as they scored seven unanswered points late in the game to seal the victory.
In addition to Dye?s 14 points, the Eagles got 12 from Cody Baker, including six during their second-quarter comeback. Kane Fuqua and Rob Parsley had five each, Brian Rhoady added three, Tyler Anselmo and Tucker had two apiece and Allen Lalonde chipped in a free throw.
Wade scored seven points in the first period, finishing with 15 to lead the Tigers? efforts. Robert Harris added eight points, while Zack Rubley had six.
The Eagles advanced to the semifinal round, and will meet top-seeded Dibrell Thursday night.