The Brossart Mustangs go to the exam break undefeated at 6-0 after beating the biggest high school in the State of Ohio - Oak Hills 46-34. This is the second win over the Highlanders by the Mustangs in as many meetings, the last being a 41-36 win back on December 19th, 2004 in the Cintas Center.
In what is becoming a trend, the Mustangs trailed 11-10 after the first period and then asserted themselves, outscoring the Highlanders 9-4 to take the lead 19-14 at the break.
The Stangs pushed out to a 33-23 advantage as Jimmy Uebel and Troy Cooper combined for 14 points. Josh Kidney fouled out of the game with 4:07 to play in the contest causing some anxious moments, but his replacement Matt Lloyd picked up where Josh left off, hitting four blue-chip free-throws helping to keep the Highlanders at bay.
Again today, Luke Rebholz came from off the bench to nail a big early-game three point goal and Matt Lloyd showed his grit forcing numerous turnovers and reaping havoc on the opposing ball-handlers. Kyle Kramer was quite simply his normal brilliant self.
The Mustangs were led in the scorebook by Jimmy Uebel with 16 points including three "3" balls, and Troy Cooper who added 12 hard-earned points. Nathan Mutsch pulled down 6 rebounds.
The Mustangs next game will be next Friday against the Highlands Bluebirds come to call.
BOX SCORE: Lloyd 0-0-4/7-4,
Niemeyer 1-0-1/3-3, Kramer 0-0-1/2-1
Uebel 1-3-5/6-16, Mutsch 1-1-2/2-7,
Cooper 3-0-6/11-12
Total Mustangs: 6-5-19/30-46 6-0 2-0
Total Highlanders: 9-3- 7/11-34 |
