Limiting their turnovers and shooting 70% from the free throw line were huge factors in the BGMR Gators defeating the Red Lake County Rebels 68-48 in the second round of the NCTC Holiday Tournament. The Gators were efficient on offense as they managed a season low 15 turnovers and a season high 49% shooting from the field. BGMR also went 14 for 20 (70%) from the charity stripe.
The Gators got a strong effort from the whole team. Wyatt Peppel scored a career high 17 points. Darius Watson poured in 14 points along with 7 assists. Aaron Dostal continued his solid play with 9 points and 9 rebounds and Logan Dvergsten played his best game of the young season scoring 8 points.
The Rebels got solid play from Drake Engelstad who had 17 points and Luke Newton who dumped in 15 points. No other Rebel however scored more than 5 points and the Gators held the Rebels to 30% shooting on the night. Even with this, the Gator coaching staff was not impressed with the lack of communication by the Gators on defense and allowing the Rebels to get several open shots. Getting back to defensive basics will be an area of emphasis for the Gators in the practices to come.
The win pushed the Gator record to 2-3. BGMR will now face the Stephen-Argyle Storm for the consolation championship of the tournament. The Storm pounded the Gators just over a week ago and BGMR will need to continue with their improved play to compete with the strong Storm team. Game time is 2:45 on Thursday. Gator Nation needs to slip out of work early, brave the harsh temperatures and root for this hard working team. Gator Nation has been positive so far this year and the team has reacted well to this positive nature.
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