Strong Second Half Lifts Tigers Past Huskies

The ADM Tigers boys basketball team continued their undefeated start to the season with a 71-42 victory over Winterset on Saturday night. Originally scheduled for Friday, the game was moved due to icy weather conditions, but ADM showed no signs of cooling off as they used a dominant second half to pull away from the Huskies.

A Competitive First Half

The game began as a tightly contested battle, with both teams trading baskets in an energetic first quarter that ended tied at 17. ADM found its rhythm in the second quarter, fueled by strong shooting and unselfish ball movement, outscoring Winterset 17-11 to take a 34-28 lead into the halftime break.

ADM Breaks Away in the Third Quarter

The Tigers turned up the intensity in the third quarter, breaking the game wide open. ADM's defense stifled Winterset, holding the Huskies to just nine points, while the Tigers' offense exploded for 21 points in the frame. Junior guard Hudson Lorensen continued to lead the charge with his sharp shooting and ability to score in transition.

ADM carried that momentum into the fourth quarter, pouring in another 19 points while holding Winterset to just five. The Tigers' depth and defensive pressure proved too much for the Huskies as ADM secured the 71-42 win.

Key Performers

• Hudson Lorensen led all scorers with 25 points on 9-of-18 shooting, including four three-pointers and a perfect 3-for-3 from the free-throw line. Lorensen added two rebounds and an assist in another standout performance.
• Hudson Shull contributed 16 points, going an efficient 5-for-7 from the field and hitting five three-pointers to stretch Winterset's defense. He also pulled down six rebounds.
• Cade Fisher added 10 points while leading the team with six rebounds and three blocks, providing a strong presence in the paint.
• Trey Bryte facilitated the offense beautifully, dishing out 12 assists to go along with seven points and four rebounds.

Team Stats

ADM excelled in nearly every statistical category:

• Shooting: The Tigers shot 49% (26-of-53) from the field, including 13 three-pointers on 32 attempts.
• Rebounding: ADM controlled the boards, grabbing 32 total rebounds, including 25 defensive.
• Assists: The Tigers showcased exceptional ball movement, finishing with 20 team assists.
• Defense: ADM's defense forced nine turnovers and limited Winterset to 21 second-half points.

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What's Next?

With the win, ADM remains undefeated at 4-0 overall and 3-0 in the Raccoon River Conference. The Tigers will return home to host Bondurant-Farrar on Tuesday night, with the girls' game at 6:00 PM and the boys' game tipping off at 7:30 PM.