Written By: JMF
After defeating Magoffin County 69-45, the Tomcats were looking to improve to 2-1 on the season and get their 2nd straight victory of the young season. Using a balanced attack that seen 3 Tomcats score in double figures, the Tomcats would secure a 71-55 victory over South Point, OH.
Ashland would start strong and score 23 points in the first quarter, while holding South Point to 10. South Point would outscore the Tomcats 15-9 in the second quarter and would trail the Tomcats 32-25 at intermission.
It was a very tight, back-and-forth third quarter that would see the Tomcats outscore South Point, 19-18 to take a 51-43 lead into the final quarter. The Tomcats would clamp down defensively and held South Point to only 12 points in the 4th quarter, while putting up 20 to give Ashland the 71-55 victory.
Zander Carter shot 53.3% from the field and was 4 for 4 from the free throw line to finish with a team-high 22 points and he pulled down 7 rebounds. Tyson Lalonde was 6 of 8 from the field including 4 of 6 from three, to finish with 16 points. Nate Freize shot 55.6% from the field to finish with 14 points and a team-high 8 rebounds. Braxton Jennings had 9 points and Asher Adkins finished with 7 points. Calab Clarke rounded out the scoring for the Tomcats with 3 points.
Ashland Blazer shot 57.8% from the field (26 of 45), including 11 of 24 from three for 45.8%. The Tomcats were 8 of 9 from the free throw line. A very efficient shooting night and clamping down defensively in the 4th quarter leads to the Tomcats 2nd consecutive victory, and they improve to 2-1 on the season.
The Tomcats (2-1) will travel to Pikeville (1-1) to take on the Panthers, Tuesday, December 12th. The Panthers are coming off their first win of the season with a 62-59 victory over Russell. Tipoff is set for 6:00 p.m.
Photo Courtesy of Steve Carter
