Trumann beats Brookland with NBA sized score

Trumann's Wildcats went over .500 last Thursday when they traveled to Brookland and withstood the Bearcats points onslaught with a barrage of points of their on to claim a 99-90 win.

"They play an up and down style," said Trumann coach Skip Dulaney. "They played about 15 people, switching out every two minutes or so. We got tired but held on for the win."

Trumann led 32-15 after the first period thanks in large part to Richie Tharp who finished with 36 points including six treys.

Steven Williams contributed in a huge way by grabbing a school record 25 rebounds for the Cats. Williams also had 10 points and eight assists in the non-conference victory.

"Williams, Prince and Tharp did great giving us senior leadership," concluded Dulaney.

Willdkittens 48

Jr. Bearcats 44

The Wildkittens had to go into overtime to defeat their counterparts from Brookland.

The game was tied 18-all at the half and 44-all after regulation. Brookland's Jordan Montgomery, who finished with 10 points, scored on a layup with no time left to force overtime. Trumann didn't give back the lead in overtime, however.

Cameron Jones paced Trumann with 17 points, and Brookland received 20 points from Jake Bracken.