Playing on their home floor in the annual Cloverbelt Crossover game, the Macks (15-9, 6-6 Western Cloverbelt Conference) went back and forth for much of the first half with the young and talented Rockets (14-10, 7-7 Eastern Cloverbelt Conference), and led by just a single possession at the half.
In the second, McDonell came out of the gate with some momentum, stretching the lead to multiple possessions, but never pulling away. Foul trouble plagued the Macks in the second half, but clutch defensive plays and free throws made the difference as the clock waned, giving McDonell the win and some momentum on the doorstep of the playoffs.
WOGO "RadioActive" Award Watch:
Junior guard Eli Stepp was electric off the bench, knocking down three triples and pacing the team with a career-high 17 points, while junior Cael Holm also tallied a trio of treys, and finished with 13.
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Northwestern Bank!
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Holly Bowe of Coldwell Banker Brenizer Realtors!
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Winn Family Dentistry!
Stelter Incorporated!
Wiersgalla Plumbing, Heating, and Air Conditioning!
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Chippewa Auto Body & Service!
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