Mount Vernon Wildcats Basketball Recap VS Wood Memorial 12-20-24

Friday, December 20, 2024 at 9:29 PM

Mount Vernon Wildcats Basketball Recap VS Wood Memorial 12-20-24

The Mount Vernon Wildcats clawed their way to a hard-fought 56-50 win over the Wood Memorial Trojans in an intense back-and-forth matchup. With this victory, Mount Vernon improved to 4-3 on the season, while Wood Memorial fell to 4-2.

The game opened with a dominant first quarter for Wood Memorial, who raced to a 15-13 lead. By halftime, the Trojans maintained a slim 27-22 edge, thanks to strong inside play and defensive intensity. However, Mount Vernon found their rhythm in the third quarter, outscoring Wood Memorial 19-8 to take a 41-35 lead heading into the final period. The Trojans mounted a late comeback in the fourth, trimming the deficit, but Mount Vernon held on for the win.

Key Performances:

Mount Vernon Wildcats

  • Meyer Robb: Led the Wildcats with 16 points on efficient 7-for-11 shooting from two-point range and a perfect 2-for-2 at the line, including clutch free throws in the closing moments. He also grabbed 4 rebounds.
  • Greyson Buse: Added 10 points, shooting 2-for-3 from two-point range, 1-for-2 from deep, and 3-for-6 at the line, alongside 3 rebounds.
  • Brady Schickel: Showed toughness inside with 9 points and a game-high 11 rebounds.
  • Bryce Clowers: Provided 6 points and lockdown defense, particularly on Schoonover, making a critical impact on both ends of the court.

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