Five Best: Davenport Assumption (64) vs. Geneseo, IL (46)
Assumption improves to 3-3 with the Shootout win Davenport Assumption 64, Geneseo 46 Davenport Assumption used an 11-0 run to close out the first quarter and never looked back in a 64-46 win over Geneseo on Saturday afternoon at the…
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Davenport Assumption used an 11-0 run to close out the first quarter and never looked back in a 64-46 win over Geneseo on Saturday afternoon at the Genesis Shootout. The win gives Iowa a 2-1 lead in the 23rd annual Shootout.
Avenging a loss to Geneseo at last year’s Shootout, the Knights went on an 11-0 spurt over the final 2:30 of the first quarter and never trailed again, leading 16-8 after one, and 27-22 at the break. They extended the lead to as much as 17 in the third quarter before a late Geneseo push made it interesting again. After Geneseo cut the lead to just seven early in the fourth quarter, Assumption responded quickly and pushed it back out to double figures within a matter of minutes.
The Knights shot 63.6% (21-33) from the floor in the win, taking advantage of 12 Geneseo turnovers to get out in transition for easy buckets. They were patient on the offensive end, feeding the big man in the middle, Liam Robbins, and making the defense collapse on him to help open up the floor for penetration.
Assumption (3-3) was led by Trenton Wallace, who led four in double figures with 19 points. Trent Fitzpatrick had 13, Liam Robbins 11 and Ray Thrapp scored 10 for the Knights.
Scoring
Team | 1Q | 2Q | 3Q | 4Q | F |
Davenport Assumption | 16 | 11 | 17 | 20 | 64 |
Geneseo | 8 | 14 | 10 | 14 | 46 |
Davenport Assumption: Trenton Wallace 19, Trent Fitzpatrick 13, Liam Robbins 11, Ray Thrapp 10, Luke Fennelly 7, Dylan Peeters 2, Erik Wadsager 2
Geneseo: Noah Aper 16, Isaiah Rivera 11, Anthony Bravata 8, Jacob Pauley 5, Matthew Ganson 4, Keaton Rice 2
MVP: Trenton Wallace
The Knights’ leading scorer helped them get out to a quick lead in the first quarter, scoring nine of his game-high 19 in the opening frame. Assumption never trailed after grabbing the lead with 2:32 left in the first quarter, and Wallace scored nine of the 11 points during Assumption’s 11-0 run to close the first. He set the tone for the game early and helped Assumption cruise to a win.
Best offensive performance: Trenton Wallace
As mentioned, Wallace got things rolling early. He first showcased a nice mid-range game, hanging in the air for forever on a few mid-range jumpers, seemingly allowing the defenders to jump and then fall back to the ground before releasing his shot. After the mid-range game got going, he stepped out and hit a pair of deep 3s. The second half didn’t feature much scoring from him, but when he did score, it was at the rim. He had a very good all-around offensive game, scoring at all three levels in the win.
Best defensive performance: Liam Robbins
The sheer presence of the 6-11 Robbins in the paint makes a big difference for the Knights on the defensive end. He’s able to contest everything, and he allows the Assumption guards to be much more aggressive on the perimeter because they know they’ve got a ton of help on the inside should they need it. The big man was very effective on the defensive end of the floor, effectively eliminating the painted area for Geneseo.
Best underclassman: Dylan Peeters
An intriguing player to monitor moving forward, the 6-6 sophomore wing showed some potential with an impressive first half drive, going from the right wing, cutting across the lane and scooping a left handed layup in for a score. He covered a ton of ground in just a few steps and dribbles, with impressive length and strides. As he continues to fill out his frame, he could become a very good offensive player for the Knights.
Story to watch moving forward: What happens with Liam Robbins recruitment?
The 6-11 Assumption center is a late bloomer, having had a five-inch growth spurt since last summer. Still learning to play with his new size, he’s a fairly mobile big man who showed good touch and footwork around the rim, and lots of defensive ability in terms of positioning and blocking shots. Clearly the late spurt will hinder his recruiting, but he’s someone who should probably be on the radar of any Midwest Division II program. You can never have too many 6-11 kids with skill.