MEN’S BASKETBALL WEEKLY REVIEW: Lancers Split During Blue and Gold Days

BY SCOTT MORRISON

The Lancers had a productive weekend at home as they played Jamestown College and Valley City College during Blue and Gold Days.

The Lancers got their first win of the season as they defeated NAIA pre-season #8 ranked Jamestown College 82-73.

Perimeter shooting was one of the key to victory for the Lancers. They shot a stellar 64.7% from beyond the arc.

Seniors Pat Anderson and Nathan Fischer were two of the Lancers hottest shooters.

Anderson went 4-for-6 from three point land to help give him 25 points on the night. Fischer went 3-for-6 and finished with 13 points.

Freshman Weston Kusser came off the bench to hit a couple three pointers. He finished with eight points.

The Lancers would move to 1-3 on the young season after a 68-61 loss to Valley City on Saturday.

After gaining six point lead and holding Valley City to only 25 point in the first half, the Lancers were unable to maintain their lead in the second half.

“Both teams struggled a little bit on offense,” Lancer coach Jim Thorson said. “We held them to 25 points in the first half, but they found a way to make a little run and get back into it.”

In the second half Valley City went on a run and to the lead. The Lancers would cut the lead to four, but would be unable to recapture the lead.

“They found a play that we had trouble stopping and we failed to make the adjustments,” Thorson said.

Stan Johnson led the Lancers with 17 points, six total rebounds, and one blocked shot. Pat Anderson scored 14 points.

The Lancers travel to Aberdeen to play Northern State University on Thursday at 7:00 p.m.