BRIDGMAN — A 24-point third quarter kept host Bridgman undefeated in the Lakeland Conference.

The Bees and Cassopolis were deadlocked at 12-12 at halftime before Bridgman exploded for 24 points to open up a 36-20 lead heading to the final quarter.

Both teams struggled in the first half to score. Bridgman (5-3, 2-0 Lakeland) led just 8-6 after one quarter, while the Rangers (3-3, 0-2 Lakeland) held a slim 6-4 advantage in scoring in the second to force the 12-12 halftime score.

Brandon Glover had 15 points for the Rangers and was the only Cassopolis player to reach double digits.

Nick Knowlton had 10 points for the Bees and was the lone Bridgman player to reach double figures.

 

CASSOPOLIS 30

Travis Edwards 2, Brandon Glover 15, Maliki Ballard 3, Cornelius Glass 0, Lynell Ballard 4, J. Smith 2, Noah Woods 2, Yashaun Morgan 2. Totals: 13 2-8 30

BRIDGMAN 45

Matt Hendricks 3, Jay Lowery 3, Nick Knowlton 10, Dan Koziel 6, Austin Allwood 4, Lefteris Mavrakis 1, Alex Mead 2, Tyler Gnodtke 9, Shivam Patel 7. Totals: 16 6-12 45

 

Cassopolis                  6          12       20       30

Bridgman                   8          12       36       45

3-point baskets: Cassopolis 2 (Glover, Ballard), Bridgman 7 (Hendricks, Lowery, Koziel, Allwood, Gnodtke 3), Total fouls (fouled out): Cassopolis 13 (none), Bridgman 17 (none), Varsity records: Cassopolis 3-3, 0-2 Lakeland; Bridgman 5-3, 2-0 Lakeland