By: Coach Christian
The BGMR Boys Basketball Team has played several close games this year. Unfortunately the Gators have struggled winning the close ones and Friday night’s game was no exception as the Gators dropped a 47-42 decision to the Northern Freeze.
Playing without their two leading scorers the Gators put up a valiant fight early. Unfortunately for the Gators the Freeze speed and power would send the Gators down 32-21 at halftime. The Gators were down by 16 right before half but a 5-0 run would cut the Freeze lead to 11.
BGMR and Northern would trade baskets early in the second half. The Gators would start running on all cylinders trailing by 13 with just over 3 minutes to play. BGMR picked up the defense, created havoc and finally got some shots to fall as they cut the lead to 2 with 20 seconds to play. BGMR had the ball and a chance to tie or take the lead but a critical traveling violation doomed the Gators. Northern would hit their free throws the rest of the way and the Gator record fell to 9-11.
Senior Alex Rhen had a strong night as he had 12 points. Jacob Randall notched his first career double/double with 11 points and 10 rebounds. Tanner Creviston notched 10 points and although sophomore Aaron Dostal did score he did rake down 11 rebounds.
The Gators will take the weekend off but will return to action on Tuesday when they play one of their two remaining home games. Arch rival Roseau comes to The Swamp and the Gators will be looking to avenge and earlier season loss to the Rams. It should be a great game of two evening matched teams.
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