Men's Basketball Duels Valley City at Home

The Waldorf men's basketball team returned to Hanson Fieldhouse for their final home conference weekend for a contest against Valley City State University. The Warriors fell 49-58.

Khyle Washington (JR/Atlanta, GA) opened the game by scoring a quick layup and Tyree'on Johnson (SR/Coon Rapids, IA) added two more. The Vikings responded quick and scored eight straight points.

The score remained 4-8 for just over five minutes. Johnson scored to stop the Vikings run and Fredery Cuello (JR/New York, NY) made a jump shot to tie the game at 8-8.

The Vikings scored eight points in a row before Khalil Grayson (SO/Milwaukee, WI) scored. Johnson and Washington scored back-to-back to bring the game back within two at 16-18.

The first half closed out with the Vikings scoring a three-pointer. Johnson made one free-throw and Zack Meyer (JR/Spring Hill, FL) made a layup. 

Going into the second half, the Warriors were down 19-23. Johnson scored first for the Warriors and a three from Meyer took the lead 24-23. 

Johnson tied the game at 28 and Washington added two more to retake the lead. The Vikings went on a 13-2 run against the Warriors. 

Cuello drained a three and Johnson came up big with a drunk to trail by eight with under seven minutes left.

A layup from Washington and two free-throws from Meyer brought the game within six. The Vikings extend their lead to 10. Johnson scored and brought back under single digits.

Justin Wiggins (SO/West Palm Beach, FL) added two made free-throws to trail 47-56 with two minutes left, but the Warriors fell 49-58. 

"Really tough night shooting. We had great shots. They didn't fall. By far our worst shooting night of the year," Head Coach Nigel Jenkins stated. "Add 20 turnovers on top of that, it's a recipe for disaster. Our defense and rebounding was solid overall. Tomorrow is a new day. We have to better."

Johnson recorded a double-double of 17 points and 18 rebounds, along with four assists, two blocks, and one steal. Washington added 12 points, eight rebounds, five assists, and two steals.

The Warriors will return to play tomorrow against Dickinson State University starting at 5 p.m.