After a gradual begin to the season, the Memorial Titans have staff received three-of-four after defeating the Port Neches-Groves Indians 64-50 at Memorial Excessive College Tuesday.
The Titans (6-9, 3-1 in District 21-5A) jumped out to a quick begin on each side of the ball, outscoring PNG 19-9 within the first quarter. Memorial continued to develop its lead within the second earlier than the Indians (5-10, 1-4) answered with a run to carry the sport to 37-23 at halftime.
PNG went on a 7-0 run to carry the rating to 37-30 halfway by means of the third quarter, however the Indians weren’t capable of shut the hole any extra.
Memorial head coach Alden Lewis stated his staff had a lackluster efficiency after the primary interval.
“We began off properly and performed with vitality and energy,” Lewis stated. “Then, we bought lackadaisical. There are some issues now we have to wash up and work on retaining that vitality up.”
Titans level guard Yasuel Santiago led all gamers with 18 factors. Maleek Jones and Bryton Willice have been additionally in double figures for the Titans with 14 and 13 factors, respectively. Santiago repeatedly attacked the basket and pushed the Titans in transition.
Senior PNG publish participant Grant Pearson led the Indians with 13, with 9 coming within the fourth quarter. Senior level guard Brady Nail completed with 12 factors.
Adrian Hayward, who performed operating again for the Memorial soccer staff, stepped on the court docket Tuesday for the primary time this season. The junior completed with three factors.
Regardless of PNG’s late makes an attempt to gradual the sport by fouling within the fourth, the Titans made simply sufficient free throws to maintain the sport out of attain.
The Titans play Nederland Friday on the Canine Dome, whereas PNG will host Crosby.
Each video games are set to tipoff at 7 p.m.
