St. Paul, Minn. -- In the final game of the Capitol Classic Tournament, the Farmington Tigers faced a tough challenge against the Robbinsdale Armstrong Falcons, ultimately suffering their first loss of the season with a final score of 90-80.
The first half ended with Farmington leading 42-41, but the Falcons surged ahead in the second half, outscoring the Tigers 49-38 to secure the victory.
In terms of shooting percentages, Robbinsdale Armstrong showcased a more efficient performance, boasting a 50.8% field goal percentage and an impressive 57.9% effective field goal percentage. Farmington, on the other hand, posted a 41.0% field goal percentage and a 44.0% effective field goal percentage. The Falcons dominated from beyond the arc, shooting 56.3% on 3-point attempts, while the Tigers struggled at 21.7%.
Key player performances for Farmington included Brandon Hrncir with 16 points, 9 rebounds, and 3 assists, and Tyler Beckwith contributing 13 points and 6 rebounds. Despite their efforts, the Tigers couldn't overcome the well-rounded offensive display from Robbinsdale Armstrong.
In the statistical breakdown, Robbinsdale Armstrong capitalized on their opportunities, hitting 17 of 22 free throws with a 77.3% free throw percentage. The Tigers, however, struggled at the charity stripe, making only 50.0% of their free throws (6/12). Turnovers also played a significant role in the outcome, with Farmington committing 15 compared to Robbinsdale Armstrong's 21.
The loss marked a challenging end to the Capitol Classic Tournament for Farmington, but they will look to rebound and build on the lessons learned as they continue their season.
