Alex Arellano is fouled by the Archers’ Josh Poulson in the latter half of the game. Being aggressive to get the ball, it’s understandable why Antwerp is in foul trouble.
The struggling Panthers, with Alex Arellano achieving 23 points, were able to turn the match around and with in a minute left of the fourth quarter, tied the Archers to go in a fifth quarter. The home team’s revival was in the fourth quarter and continued to the end.
With a minute and a half left, Paulding passed Antwerp in points. Antwerp’s Williamson scored 1 basket from the line to tie the game. Paulding’s Griffin Harder was under the basket and fouled with 1.1 seconds on the clock. Under lots of pressure from the screaming fans on both sides, Harder couldn’t make either shot, sending the game to the fifth quarter.
In overtime the Panthers’ Corbin Edwards and Nathan Gee both scored free throws from
Antwerp’s Matt Jones is the top scorer of the game, helped by this point from the free-throw line.
Antwerp’s foul trouble and caused Archers to slip—Brandon Pendergrast and Matt Jones both fouled out and both played hard.
The final score ended at 51-46 with Paulding winning the difficult match.
Score by the Quarter:
Paulding — 15 10 11 8 7=51
Antwerp — 22 7 11 4 2=46
Scorers of the Game:
Paulding — Arellano 23; Edwards 16; Sitton 5; Ingol 3; Gee 2; Harder 2.
Antwerp — Jones 28; Williamson 7; Longardner 6; Peters 3; Pendergrast 2.
Incredible game for both teams!
Antwerp will take on Fort Jennings on Friday, December 4 (away), while Paulding will play at Defiance (same date).
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