Greyhounds Defense Too Much For Colts

ASU Mid-South hosted UA Cossatot on Monday to finish the first half of region play. A win for ASU Mid-South would keep them in at least a 3 way tie for 1st, while the visiting Colts try to get a big statement win on the road.

"I'm proud of our guys. This was our 4th game in 7 days, and 3rd game in 5 days including an overtime game at National Park Thursday. I know these guys are tired, and I'm just thankful for them to just keep giving us everything they have. We didn't shoot the ball well from the outside tonight, but we were able to be effecient from the free throw line and in the paint. One of the things I'm most proud of is the way we play defense at times. It really makes it hard for the other teams to get into their offense, but we have to be more consistent about that. We have too many lapses, so if we can correct that we'll keep taking the proper steps forward. This is why we schedule a tough non-conference schedule to get us battle tested for this time of the year. We started 3-7 and these guys have worked their butts off to get us 8-3 from then. We're going to get right back to work tomorrow, because ASU Newport is waiting for us on Thursday and that's a going to be a big game. Nothing beats a rivarly in sports." head coach Cody Hastings said after the 78-65 win over UA Cossatot. 

The game started out going back and forth, but once the Greyhounds took a 12-11 lead with just under 12 minutes remaining in the first half ASU Mid-South would never trail again. The Greyhounds would end up taking a 39-25 lead into the half after an impressive put back dunk by CJ Washington. The Colts would continue to scratch and claw their way back into the game, and would cut the lead to 4 with 6:27 remaining in the 2nd half. ASU Mid-South would continue to gain control of the game as they would lean on their free throws and defense to seperate themselves from UA Cossatot, and would push their lead up to 17 before taking a 78-65 win.

 Grant Jessen would lead the Colts with 20 points and 14 rebounds, 8 of which were offensive. Tyler Woods rounded up the double digit scorers with 12. Alan Jordan scored 9 and Ryan Clemons with 8.

4 Greyhounds scored in double figures with Santana Spivey (14) leading the way. Darren Wallace continues his great play scoring 13, CJ Washington with 12, and Jermaine Christopher with 10. Taylor Conner and Davonta Tucker both scored 8.

With the win, the Greyhounds will remain at least in a 3 way tie as the first half of region play comes to an end. ASU Mid-South hits to road to Newport, Arkansas as they take on the Aviators of ASU Newport. Tip-off is scheduled for 6:30.