Tigers Roll Past Boone
The ADM Tigers boys' basketball team picked up an impressive 77-59 win over Boone on Friday night in a high-energy Raccoon River Conference clash. The game began as a tightly contested battle, with both teams trading buckets in a first quarter that ended with Boone narrowly ahead, 22-20.
ADM regrouped in the second quarter, outscoring Boone 16-13 to take a slim 36-35 lead into the locker room at halftime. The Tigers came alive in the third quarter, seizing control of the game with a dominant 23-11 scoring advantage, fueled by an efficient offense and aggressive defense. By the end of the third, ADM had stretched their lead to 59-46. They maintained their momentum in the fourth quarter, closing out the game with an 18-13 advantage to secure the 77-59 victory.
Game Summary
| Quarter | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boone | 22 | 13 | 11 | 13 | 59 |
| ADM | 20 | 16 | 23 | 18 | 77 |
Player Highlights
- Hudson Lorensen (Junior): Lorensen led the Tigers with a stellar 29-point performance, including five three-pointers, showcasing his scoring versatility.
- Hudson Shull (Junior): Shull contributed 15 points, going 6-for-8 from the field and adding five assists to guide the ADM offense.
- Cade Fisher (Senior): Fisher added 12 points and anchored the defense with eight rebounds and four blocks.
- Trey Bryte (Junior): School record 13 assists for the Tigers.
For Boone, senior Braden Brooks led the Toreadors with 18 points, while Wes Van Pelt and Jude Baumgardner added 12 and 11 points, respectively. Despite a strong start, Boone struggled to keep pace with ADM's explosive third quarter and balanced scoring.
Team Performance
ADM's team statistics highlighted their dominance:
- Shooting: The Tigers shot 57% from the field, including 9-for-20 from beyond the arc.
- Rebounding: ADM controlled the boards with 29 total rebounds, led by Fisher's eight.
- Playmaking: ADM tallied 26 assists, emphasizing their teamwork and ball movement.
Boone drops to 5-5 overall and 2-5 in Raccoon River Conference play, while ADM improves to 7-3 overall and 5-2 in the RRC.
Looking Ahead
The Tigers will look to build on this momentum as they head to Carlisle on Tuesday night to face the Wildcats in another RRC matchup.