Win-E-Mac at Climax-Fisher

Win-E-Mac at Climax-Fisher

January 27, 2025 0

Recap

BBB Win-E-Mac at Climax-Fisher

Joe Courneya scored 37 points as Win-E-Mac battled to a 72-64 victory over Climax-Fisher Monday night in Climax.

In a game full of runs, Climax-Fisher overcame an early 8-2 deficit with a 10-0 burst to take their first lead at 10-8.  The Knights would eventually lead 25-16 before Win-E-Mac went on a 10-0 run of their own and the Patriots led at halftime 34-30.

Behind Courneya’s shooting and a 14 point second half by Braylon Hamre, Win-E-Mac would take the lead with under 7:30 to play and hold on to that lead for their second victory over Climax-Fisher this season.

Courneya made 6 three-point baskets and also made 9 of 10 free throws to lead the Patriots (6-11). Hamre scored all 14 of his points in the second half.

Tyler Evitts led Climax-Fisher (4-11) with 23 points, with teammates Dustin Carl and Gabe Wentzel adding 16 apiece.  Carl also had two blocked shots and a strong game rebounding.

Win-E-Mac had the rebounding advantage 47-36 with 15 offensive rebounds to the Knights’ 12.

Climax-Fisher had 8 turnovers to Win-E-Mac’s 17.

Free throw shooting made a big difference as the Patriots made 19 of 30 and Climax-Fisher 8 of 21.

Win-E-Mac travels to Norman County East/Ulen-Hitterdal on Thursday; Climax-Fisher plays at Mahnomen-Waubun on Thursday.

comments from WEM coach Jerid Courneya

comments from CF coach Alex Wentzel

Results

TeamTOutcome
Win-E-Mac72Win
Climax/Fisher64Loss