Trailing by 17 points entering the fourth quarter, after Rivendell closed the frame on a 7-0 run, the Terriers backs were to the fence. Instead of folding, the purple and white battled hard, pulling to within 7 with 90 seconds remaining with the basketball. Unfortunately for the Terriers, the final shots simply would not fall and the Raptors of Rivendell escaped Holland gym with a 58-48 victory on Monday night.
“We let the moment take ahold of us too much early in the game,” stated Coach Evan Chadwick. “Give Rivendell all the credit, they are 12-0 for a reason. What I will take most out of this contest is that even though we didn’t play our best, we battled to the end. That will serve us well as we go down the stretch.”
Owen LaRoss was simply sensational for the Terriers on the evening, scoring 21 points and grabbing 12 boards. Jamison Nystrom added 10 to the effort.
With the loss, the Terriers drop to 7-3 on the season. They are next in action Wednesday night as they face off with a streaking Green Mountain Chieftain squad, who has won 3 straight and now stand at 8-6.
“Should be a heck of a ball game,” said Chadwick.
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