Bryant sinks six clutch free throws in 58 57 win over Herrin
Murphysboro’s Ernie Bryant and Steve Pautler led a dramatic finish at Herrin regional. Bryant made six late free throws to seal a 58-57 victory, while Ron Reed’s late three missed as Herrin fell just short.
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Tigers rally falls short in clash with Herrin
Murphysboro led 16-12 after eight minutes and 32-24 at halftime, but Herrin tied the game late in the fourth. Leighton and Wharton sparked a late Herrin surge as Reed and Kerr produced key plays. Bryant and Martin led Murphysboro with 13 points each.
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Harrisburg
Benton shuts down Pinckneyville defense in 68 51 win
Benton, 2-0, limited Pinckneyville to 41 percent shooting and took control in the second half. Bruce Baker led with 20 points and Rob Williams added 14 with eight assists as Benton built a double figure lead and never looked back. Pinckneyville’s Kerry Graskewicz fouled out after scoring nine.
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Southern Illinois
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Bruce Baker
Rob Williams
van Craig
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Adam Furlow
Christopher Heights Too Much For Elverado Bearcats Win 66 52
Christopher Bearcats overpower Elverado Falcons with a dominant front line and 16 5 first half rebounding edge led by 6 3 center David Koropchak. Jeff Gossett netted 23 points, aiding a 66 52 victory as Elverado drops to 1 5 despite a late push.
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Southern Illinois
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Greg McDonald
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Marion Wildcats Hold Off Du Quoin In Road Opener
Marion defeats Du Quoin 57-51 as the Wildcats force 30 Indian turnovers and capitalize on efficient shooting 78 percent from the field. Brad Hill leads Marion with 17 points, Scott Robinson 11, while Darryl Anders scores 11 for Du Quoin before foul trouble limits him.
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