FARMINGTON, Minn. – The Farmington Tigers dropped an 81-66 decision to the Shakopee Sabers in South Suburban Conference action on Tuesday night at Farmington High School. With the loss, the Tigers fall to 5-4 overall and 2-2 in SSC play.
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The Sabers surged ahead early, building a 46-25 halftime lead behind a hot-shooting first half that included 12 made three-pointers. Despite a strong second-half effort from the Tigers, where they outscored the Sabers 41-35, the early deficit proved too large to overcome.
Farmington shot 38.3% from the field and struggled to connect consistently from beyond the arc, hitting 8-of-27 attempts. Nik Domier led the Tigers' offense with a team-high 17 points, while Marshall Gordon added 21 points, including five three-pointers.
Shakopee showcased a balanced attack, converting on 40.0% of their three-point attempts and capitalizing on 21-of-26 free throw opportunities to maintain their lead throughout the game.
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Farmington travels to Apple Valley on Friday, January 10, for a South Suburban Conference matchup against the Eagles (6-1, 2-1 SSC). Tipoff is set for 7:00 p.m.
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