Feb. 4, 2016
Truman Escapes Double-Overtime Thriller
by THS Media Kane Mobley
The Truman Patriots hosted a Friday night game against the Bulldogs from Grandview High School, in a game that could be summed up as an instant classic.
Grandview jumped out to an early lead, and ended up being up four points as the first quarter came to a close, with a score of 19-15. This lead wouldn’t last much longer, as the Patriots came alive. Truman would score 23 points in the 2nd quarter, and go up six points before the break. Truman led Grandview 38-32 at halftime. In the third quarter, Grandview stayed in the game despite the display of offense the Patriots were showcasing. The ulldogs trailed by nine as they went into the final quarter of regulation. The Patriots would extend their lead to double digits, but wouldn’t keep it. The Bulldogs put on an offensive display and would erase their deficit. |
“When I saw that they were only down 6, I started to worry,” said Patriots foward senior Zack Rader.
Senior Darrius Walker for the Bulldogs hit two huge three-pointers that would tie the game, and then take the lead. With under a minute to go, the Bulldogs would go up 69-67. The Bulldogs had to inbound the ball with about 13 seconds left, still up two over the Patriots. Truman’s Coach Guinnee had put in substitutes to foul due to senior Reid Titus and senior Derek Sykes being in foul trouble, but Truman didn’t have to foul. Truman got the steal thanks to defense on the inbound pass from seniors Deanthony Roach and Rader. Rader would hit a layup that would send the game into overtime.
In OT, both teams played conservative basketball, scoring a combined total of 14 points. Free throws had been a struggle for both teams, being a reason the game hadn’t been closed out by either team. Both teams shot under 75 percent from the free throw line.
After an overtime of inconsistent free throw shooting, the game was sent to double overtime. The same was seen in the second overtime, with the story being how Patriots just hit more free throws when it mattered.
“I hate that we put ourselves in these situations,” Patriots foward senior Reid Titus said. “Even though I’d like to win by 10 every game it says alot about the fight in this team.”
After six quarters of play, the Patriots were victorious.
The Patriots were led in scoring by senior Reid Titus, 24; senior Zack Rader, 23; and senior Derek Sykes, 19.
“I was trying to shoot my free throws using my legs as much as I could, but after so long they felt like spaghetti,” said Patriot’s senior Philip Woosley.
Woolsey had 9 points on the night.
It took two extra periods to decide this game for the Patriots, but they brought home the win. The Patriots look to use this win as momentum going forward in their season.
Senior Darrius Walker for the Bulldogs hit two huge three-pointers that would tie the game, and then take the lead. With under a minute to go, the Bulldogs would go up 69-67. The Bulldogs had to inbound the ball with about 13 seconds left, still up two over the Patriots. Truman’s Coach Guinnee had put in substitutes to foul due to senior Reid Titus and senior Derek Sykes being in foul trouble, but Truman didn’t have to foul. Truman got the steal thanks to defense on the inbound pass from seniors Deanthony Roach and Rader. Rader would hit a layup that would send the game into overtime.
In OT, both teams played conservative basketball, scoring a combined total of 14 points. Free throws had been a struggle for both teams, being a reason the game hadn’t been closed out by either team. Both teams shot under 75 percent from the free throw line.
After an overtime of inconsistent free throw shooting, the game was sent to double overtime. The same was seen in the second overtime, with the story being how Patriots just hit more free throws when it mattered.
“I hate that we put ourselves in these situations,” Patriots foward senior Reid Titus said. “Even though I’d like to win by 10 every game it says alot about the fight in this team.”
After six quarters of play, the Patriots were victorious.
The Patriots were led in scoring by senior Reid Titus, 24; senior Zack Rader, 23; and senior Derek Sykes, 19.
“I was trying to shoot my free throws using my legs as much as I could, but after so long they felt like spaghetti,” said Patriot’s senior Philip Woosley.
Woolsey had 9 points on the night.
It took two extra periods to decide this game for the Patriots, but they brought home the win. The Patriots look to use this win as momentum going forward in their season.