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Brock Williams’ 38 factors lead Syracuse
Syracuse’s Brock Williams went off on Tuesday evening as his crew picked up an vital 75-70 area win over Weber.
Down by as many as seven factors within the fourth quarter, Syracuse battled for its third win previously 4 video games, a stretch that has helped it slowly enhance its RPI rankings.
“I believed we did a very good job of taking away their higher gamers strengths, which was our major focus getting in. Weber is a superb taking pictures crew and we actually wished to get them going to the basket and taking pictures off the dribble,” mentioned Syracuse coach Mike Russell. “I used to be additionally happy with our resiliency tonight. It was shut all through however we received down seven factors late and battled again. General, simply actually happy with our effort on each ends. We executed nicely, particularly late and we made some essential performs in crunch time that proved to be the distinction.”
Williams buried 5 3-pointers in ending with a career-high 38 factors. His earlier profession greatest was 33 factors in a win over Viewmont within the preseason.
Brandon Clark added 17 factors for the Titans.
Field Elder wins one other OT marathon
Jackson McKee scored the game-winning layup with 27 seconds remaining as Field Elder beat Woods Cross 70-68 in a wild quadruple extra time sport on Tuesday.
Elijah Kersey led Field Elder with 23 factors with McKee including 17.
The win helped Field Elder remaining in a first-place tie atop the Area 5 standings together with Bonneville with 4-1 information. Earlier this month Field Elder additionally beat Bountiful in double extra time and Northridge in double extra time.
Murray grinds out win over East
It was a bit ugly, however Murray made the performs obligatory within the fourth quarter to carry off upset-minded East for the 55-49 victory on Tuesday.
The win helps the Spartans stay a sport again of Olympus for the area lead heading into Friday’s showdown between the 2.
“East defended us very nicely all evening after which took loads of time on offense. Credit score their defensive preparedness. I felt we have been actually impatient on the offensive finish and didn’t move nicely,” mentioned Murray coach Jason Workman. “We have been in a position to stretch the lead out within the fourth quarter with an impressive defensive effort led by Chudi Anosike and Tayshaun Tramel. We overcame our offensive struggles with three consecutive assists from Jaxson Workman for 2 layups and a dunk, then held on for the win.”
Anosike scored 24 factors to steer the Spartans. Anosike leads the state in scoring averaging 24.2 factors. Up to now 5 video games he’s averaging 33.0 factors.
Mountain View narrowly beats Timpanogos
Mountain View eked out its second shut victory previously week on Tuesday because it held on for the 56-54 win over Timpanogos for its second area victory.
Taylor Hamblin led a balanced assault for the Bruins, ending with 14 factors on 4 3-pointers. Sherman Stafford added 12 factors.
“Our boys labored extraordinarily arduous tonight. The sport got here all the way down to our skill to make a defensive cease with time working out. I’m so happy with the self-discipline our guys confirmed throughout robust stretches of the sport,” mentioned Mountain View coach Gordon Whitehead. “They centered on protection, getting stops throughout key components of the sport and on rebounding. That takes loads of self-discipline and I’m happy with the way in which they centered on the little issues that make an enormous distinction. They executed our offensive units nicely and we have been in a position to get to the free-throw line.”
Timpanogos jumped out early to a 18-12 lead after the primary quarter, however Mountain View responded with a straight second quarter to tie the sport heading into halftime.
Fremont earns spectacular win over Skyridge
Fremont gained a fourth straight sport on Tuesday, and anybody nonetheless sleeping on Fremont as a legit playoff contender must most likely get up now.
Per week after handing No. 1 Davis its first lack of the season, Fremont stepped out of area play on Friday evening and beat visiting Skyridge 71-65.
Fremont constructed a 37-26 halftime lead and did an incredible job withstanding the Falcons’ comeback try.
“We had many guys play nicely that didn’t rating however did different issues. Brendan Buxton took a cost and received a number of offensive rebounds. Trey Hoggan spaced the ground and took care of the ball late. We attacked and we weren't tentative or shy when issues received all the way down to the wire,” mentioned Fremont coach Corey Melaney.
Hunter Hansen did the harm on the offensive finish scoring 25 factors whereas David Calvert added 18.