Mustangs = Road Warriors

A Game Recap: Memorial came out of the gate full-speed and never looked back, defeating Brandon in Brandon, 49-33. The hot-shooting Mustangs notched 33 of their 49 points in the first half, while only giving up 5 points in the same time-span. All eight Mustangs scored in the game. The Lynx mounted a comeback in the second half, but the game was never in doubt.
Coach's Comment: "We were a little bit unconscious in the first half. I don't think I've seen us shoot or play that well yet, even in practice. They didn't have an answer for Nathan D or Tristan T, and all eight guys were getting the ball to spots where we could score. I was much more impressed with our defense and boxing out in the first half than I was in the second half. Hopefully we can build on this game and improve, because all of the teams we play are going to get better as the season progresses."

B Game Recap: The Mustangs took out the Lynx in an "instant-classic" in the nightcap, 33 - 31. The Mustangs scored first, but did not get the lead back until a swished 10-footer by Isaiah B in the last minute of the 4th quarter. The majority of the game was played with Brandon holding a five- to ten-point cushion. The Mustangs charged back in the 4th quarter, turning an 8-point deficit into a 2-point victory.
Coach's Comment: "It's quite rare to have the lead for one minute the whole game, and actually win. It was awesome. We were hustling really well the whole game, without a whole lot to show for it in the first three quarters. It was one of those games where it didn't look like we'd have enough to get over the hump, getting within a couple of possessions several times only to have them stretch the lead back to 7-9 points. However, our guys kept coming at them. Kyler M had a great 4th quarter, offensively. Sawyer O and Cole B hit a couple of big shots, too. We had five different players make buckets in the 4th, and things really came together at the end. I told the guys to remember this game, and that we always have a chance if we continue to work hard."