Men's Basketball loses to UTTC in the season opener
The Thunderbirds defeated the Tetons with a final score of 81-68 in a basketball game held in New Town, ND. The Thunderbirds dominated the first half, leading the Tetons by 14 points at halftime. The Tetons made a comeback in the second half, but it wasn't enough to secure a win.
In terms of individual performances, Rex Stirling of the Tetons had an impressive game, scoring 20 points and grabbing 14 rebounds. He was the leading scorer for his team. Wil Olson and Tyson Enget also contributed to the Tetons' efforts with 12 and 6 points respectively.
On the other hand, the Thunderbirds had a more balanced scoring attack, with Cayden Redfield leading the team with 14 points. Hudda Curry and Trae Hugs also had solid performances, scoring 9 and 13 points respectively. Houston Davis had a strong game off the bench, scoring 20 points and making a significant impact on the game.
Both teams struggled with their shooting percentages, with the Tetons shooting 35.8% from the field and the Thunderbirds shooting 38.6%. However, the Thunderbirds had a better three-point shooting percentage, making 35.7% of their attempts compared to the Tetons' 29.2%.
In terms of team stats, the Thunderbirds had a slight edge in rebounds, grabbing 47 compared to the Tetons' 37. The Thunderbirds also had more assists and steals, with 16 and 8 respectively, compared to the Tetons' 6 and 4.
Overall, the Thunderbirds' balanced scoring and strong defensive efforts led them to victory over the Tetons. The Tetons put up a fight in the second half, but ultimately couldn't overcome the Thunderbirds' lead.