LAKEVILLE, Minn. – The Farmington Tigers boys basketball team stormed back from an early deficit to claim a 75-62 victory over the Lakeville North Panthers on Friday night. With the win, Farmington improves to 3-2 overall and 1-1 in South Suburban Conference play.
RECAP
Farmington found themselves trailing 20-6 with 12:00 remaining in the first half before turning the tide. A series of defensive stops and efficient offensive possessions helped the Tigers chip away at the deficit. A breakaway dunk by Briggs Sheridan gave Farmington the lead with 1:51 left in the first half, and the Tigers entered halftime with a 32-26 advantage.
The Tigers controlled the second half, extending their lead and never trailing the rest of the way. Behind strong shooting from the field (46.9%) and dominance in the paint (36 points), Farmington closed out the Panthers to secure the win.
TOP TIGERS
- Cole Wilcek led the Tigers with 15 points on 7-of-11 shooting, adding 3 rebounds and 3 assists.
- Nik Domier scored 14 points, including four three-pointers, while dishing out 5 assists.
- Marshall Gordon added 14 points and 4 rebounds.
- Ryan Beckwith finished with 13 points, 5 assists, and 5 rebounds.
- Justin Stoneburg contributed 9 points and 3 rebounds.
UP NEXT
Farmington will compete in the Capitol City Classic at Hamline University, facing St. Louis Park in the opening round on Friday, December 27 at 6:30 p.m. The Tigers will then play Rochester John Marshall on Saturday, December 28 at 3:45 p.m. in the second round of the tournament.
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