Courtesy of Midland Athletics
FREMONT Neb. – Midland College closes out 2023 with a non-conference recreation towards Manhattan Christian School on Saturday afternoon contained in the Wikert Occasion Middle. Midland gained 105-87 as three gamers scored greater than 20 factors within the recreation.
Jake Orr, one of many high-scoring Warriors, began the offensive momentum with a layup to open the sport. The Thunder responded shortly throughout a 5-0 run because the rating remained shut till the opening minutes. Ryan Larsen, one other Warriors prime 20-pointer within the recreation, performed a key function in a 10-2 run, sinking two 3-pointers as Midland went forward with a 13-7 run. A double-digit deficit was prompted by a Manhattan Christian timeout. After a timeout, the 2 groups traded factors and Manhattan Christian responded with a 5-0 lead.
Jeffrey Rozelle III earned a layup in entrance of Colton Uhing for a dunk that introduced vitality to the Warriors' offense. Because the groups traded factors, Midland started to tug away at 8-0 5 minutes earlier than halftime. Trying to shut the hole, the Thunder responded with a 10-2 run. After one other level change, Nick Dolezal ended the primary half with a layup to increase the Warriors' result in 12 factors, 53-41.
After the break, Orr opened the second half with a leap shot. Derek Merwick, who had been quiet within the first half, adopted with a layup as he began to meet up with the opposite two Warriors who led the group in scoring. The Thunder stepped up their efforts, beginning a 12-6 run with 4 straight 3-pointers. Jake Rueschhoff fueled the Warriors' momentum with a 3-pointer of his personal, sparking a 14-2 run. That surge included a 3-pointer by Larsen and 5 factors by Merwick. Orr and Cooper every added a pair of factors.
Because the groups traded factors backwards and forwards, Midland referred to as a timeout to regroup. After the break, Merwick orchestrated a 9-3 run, contributing 6 factors to push the Warriors to inside three figures at 101-77 with 2:07 remaining. The Thunder went on a 10-2 run to chop the lead. Within the remaining minute, Noah Sandbothe ended the sport with a layup as Midland secured a 105-87 victory over Manhattan Christian.
Derek Merwick, Ryan Larsen and Jake Orr lead the Warriors with 21 factors every. Jake Rueschhoff adopted with 12. Jeffrey Rozelle III grabbed a game-high 9 rebounds and added 7 factors. Orr accomplished the afternoon with a team-high 5 assists.
Within the Midland recreation, he shot 38-of-78 (48.7%), whereas Manhattan Christian shot 33-of-68 (48.5%). The Warriors scored 20 factors off 14 Thunder turnovers.
“It was a very good report and I'm comfortable for the blokes,” head coach Tyler Erwin commented after the sport. “We did some good issues offensively. Not solely did we put the ball within the basket, however we shared rather well. It's a lot enjoyable to observe and play this fashion. Having guys that may rebound and play within the paint and likewise guys which might be keen to go.”
“One other stat that stands out is we had 21 offensive rebounds,” added Coach Erwin. “It exhibits that we’ve got guys who go to the cup to get further possessions for the group, which is great. We're beginning to see much more steadiness within the group and I'm pleased with how we competed. Our aim is to take defensive steps and transfer into the half courtroom, we’ve got to deal with stops. Our guys know that's the step we’ve got to take. I'm actually trying ahead to our subsequent 60 days.”
Midland (7-8, 2-5 GPAC) will proceed convention play within the new 12 months because it hosts the College of Jamestown (6-7, 2-4 GPAC) subsequent Saturday. Nice Plains Athletic Convention play is scheduled for Jan. 6 at Fremont at 3:45 p.m. on the Wikert Occasion Middle.
