The Houston Red Storm, led by Coach Terence Dill, successfully avenged their early-season loss to the Midlothian Marshalls, securing a tense 98-97 victory on the road in a thrilling rematch. The win proves the Red Storm's ability to execute under pressure and marks a significant step in their season.
The game was a mission of redemption for the Red Storm, who had previously lost to the Marshalls by a single point in early November.
The Marshalls opened the contest with a furious 10-point run, but the Red Storm quickly stabilized and took a 55-51 lead into halftime. The victory ultimately hinged on the Red Storm's dominance in the final frame, where they held the Marshalls to just 19 points and outscored them 26-19 in the quarter to seal the 98-97 result.
"This win shows how far we've come since the last time we played them," said Coach Terence Dill. "This team showed maturity and heart. We bent, but we didn't break. Everyone had this date circled, and we executed the game plan, especially in the fourth quarter when things got tight. That's a huge road win".
The Red Storm relied on dominant rebounding, tenacious defense, and a superb performance from their core unit to secure the win:
Dylan Spriggins (31 Points): Led all scorers for Houston, carrying the offensive load.
Cam Moore (27 Points, 11 Assists): The primary playmaker delivered his second consecutive double-double, showcasing elite scoring and facilitating.
Eric Boyd (20 Points): The veteran delivered a massive performance, pouring in 10 clutch points in the decisive fourth quarter.
Gabriel Drayton (12 Points, 21 Rebounds): Dominated the paint, grabbing nearly half of the team's total 47 rebounds and setting the defensive tone.
Eric Williams (4 Points, 3 Steals): Provided relentless perimeter defense, contributing to the team's total of 15 steals.
Overall, the Red Storm finished the contest hitting 38-72 from inside the arc and recorded 30 assists on 41 made baskets, a testament to the team effort orchestrated by Cam Moore.
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