Legacy Escapes Losee with Road Win, 75-74

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>After a tight opening quarter, Legacy bolted ahead by dominating the second quarter which put them up 42-23. <br></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Then the Lions cut the Longhorns lead to 16 (57-41) after a back and fourth 3rd quarter.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Losee then began a relentless rally that turned the game into a nail-biter. With freshmen [player_tooltip player_id='2477281' first='DJ' last='Hunter'] and [player_tooltip player_id='3243670' first='Jake' last='Bunyan'] led the charge.<br></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>But Legacy ultimately did just enough to escape with a thrilling 75–74 road victory.<br><br><br><br><strong><em>Top Performers </em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":["not_in_db"],"_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_0_player_details_selected_featured_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_selected_featured_image":"field_62cca28ffa4e7","player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"Micah Cazar","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"field_62aba4c9ecf2f","player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"2026","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"field_62aba4ddecf30","player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"5'11u0022","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"field_62aba4e8ecf31","player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"77244","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"field_62aba4f0ecf32","player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"Legacy ","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"field_62aba4fdecf33","player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_program":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_program":"field_62d20e723441a","player_evaluations_0_player_details":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details":"field_62aba4afecf2e","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6973a5a5518ec"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Micah Cazar caught fire in the opening quarter, consistently getting open on catch-and-shoot looks and splashing three triples on his way to 13 first-quarter points. He stayed hot from there, connecting on two more shots from beyond the arc and adding a pair of layups. Overall, it was an exceptional shooting display, and I liked how his early burst ignited the rest of the team.<br></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Stats - 23 Points, 5 3PM</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2635490"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6973a5a551964"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='2635490' first='Grayson' last='Williams'] handed out several slick assists against Somerset Losee, hitting [player_tooltip player_id='2288366' first='Jordyn' last='Perdue'] with lobs and delivering a perfect inbounds pass to him late to help seal the game. Pushing the lead to four with under ten seconds remaining. Williams also chipped in two three-pointers and a bucket inside, rounding out a strong all-around showing. Taken together, he played with maturity and composure, staying calm in a frenetic atmosphere.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700"><br>Stat - 8 Points </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2806784"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6973a5a5519f8"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='2806784' first='Zayden' last='Jeffries'] made a strong impact on Thursday night with his effort, touch, and competitiveness. The senior shooting guard was highly active in the paint, capitalizing on nearly every scoring opportunity that came his way. I also liked how he consistently fought for offensive rebounds and showed real poise by knocking down tough, contested shots. On the defensive end, Jeffries battled all night and played with noticeable grit. Look for him to keep this momentum going the rest of the way.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Stats - 10 Points <br></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2288366"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6973a5a5519b0"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='2288366' first='Jordyn' last='Perdue'] was a constant problem for Losee, using his explosiveness to get to his spots and finish effectively around the rim. He then really got going in the third quarter, pouring in 10 points for the Longhorns. Including two alley-oop finishes (one layup and one dunk). On the defensive end, Perdue stayed active with his hands, helping create chaos and coming away with at least one steal.<br></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Stats - 21 Points </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2477281"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6973a5a551a84"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='2477281' first='DJ' last='Hunter']'s steady demeanor never wavered, allowing him to swing momentum in the fourth quarter as he aggressively attacked downhill. He was accelerating through and around defenders. Finding ways to get all the way to the cup. And making the Longhorns pay at the line when fouled. Hunter then buried a three just before time expired, but it wasn't enough, as the Lions fell 75–74. Still, it was a highly competitive finish from the crafty guard who finished with 28 points on the night. <br></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Additional Stats - 9 FTM<br></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["3243670"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6973a5a551a3e"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='3243670' first='Jake' last='Bunyan'] was a focal point early, being fed often in the first quarter and making the majority of his chances around the rim. As the game progressed, he continued to take advantage of quality looks, before throwing down a powerful dunk in transition. The 6'8 big man struck again in the fourth, hammering home his second dunk of the night. Then with time winding down, he calmly poured in a smooth jumper with 15 seconds left to cut the deficit to two. Although Losee ultimately came up just short, Bunyan delivered a big-time performance.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Stats - 19 Points <br></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1741615"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6973a5a551ac9"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='1741615' first='Kieran' last='Daniel'] played with noticeable scrappiness against the Legacy Longhorns. He was pressuring opponents with energy and his lateral quickness all night. Offensively, I liked his strong, decisive takes to the rim, where he proved difficult to contain. Daniel finished with 11 points and 2 steals.<br></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->