SCORE: Portales 49 St. Michael's 47
RECAP
Two years ago Portales upset St. Michael's in the quarterfinals, but this time it was St. Michael's providing the scare for the #2 Rams. Early on, Portales jumped out to a 8-4 lead but the Horseman found opportunities against the Rams defense. By the break, Portales had taken a four point lead and looked to continue more of the same in the 2nd half. St. Michael's though dictated the pace in the 3rd well and outscored the Rams 8-2 to take a short lead.
In the final quarter, St. Michael's found themselves trailing late and some heroics by Montoya and Pacheco helped tie the game with 3.7 seconds left. But a Horseman foul was called before the ball could be inbounded and Portales went to the line to shoot the 1&1. Portales' Karngbaye made both and a desperation heave by Montoya was off at the buzzer.
STATS
Portales
Jeremie Karngbaye - 20 points & 7 rebounds
Braden Bridges - 11 points
Junior Ramirez - 9 points (3 of 5 from distance)
Team: 48.6% from the field; 6 of 13 from the 3-point line; 82% from the FT line
St. Michael's
Thomas Pacheco - 11 points on 3 of 11 shooting (3 of 4 from the FT line)
Antonio Gabaldon - 10 points (4 of 7 from the field)
Adam Tupler - 9 points and 6 rebounds
Team: 45.7% from the field; 6 of 16 from the 3-point line; 75% from the FT line
NEXT UP
#2 Portales will do battle with #3 Silver, Friday morning.
RECAP
Two years ago Portales upset St. Michael's in the quarterfinals, but this time it was St. Michael's providing the scare for the #2 Rams. Early on, Portales jumped out to a 8-4 lead but the Horseman found opportunities against the Rams defense. By the break, Portales had taken a four point lead and looked to continue more of the same in the 2nd half. St. Michael's though dictated the pace in the 3rd well and outscored the Rams 8-2 to take a short lead.
In the final quarter, St. Michael's found themselves trailing late and some heroics by Montoya and Pacheco helped tie the game with 3.7 seconds left. But a Horseman foul was called before the ball could be inbounded and Portales went to the line to shoot the 1&1. Portales' Karngbaye made both and a desperation heave by Montoya was off at the buzzer.
STATS
Portales
Jeremie Karngbaye - 20 points & 7 rebounds
Braden Bridges - 11 points
Junior Ramirez - 9 points (3 of 5 from distance)
Team: 48.6% from the field; 6 of 13 from the 3-point line; 82% from the FT line
St. Michael's
Thomas Pacheco - 11 points on 3 of 11 shooting (3 of 4 from the FT line)
Antonio Gabaldon - 10 points (4 of 7 from the field)
Adam Tupler - 9 points and 6 rebounds
Team: 45.7% from the field; 6 of 16 from the 3-point line; 75% from the FT line
NEXT UP
#2 Portales will do battle with #3 Silver, Friday morning.
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