NEOSHO HOLIDAY CLASSIC: Tigers Can’t Keep Mustangs Trapped
MCDONALD COUNTY RALLIES FOR 49-48 VICTORY
Wednesday, December 30, 2009
Bentonville’s Grant Higgins takes the ball to the basket under pressure from McDonald County (Mo.) guard Mason Haddock during Tuesday’s game at the 55th annual Neosho Holiday Classic in Neosho, Mo.
Photo by Marc Henning
McDonald County, Mo., coach Mike Austin saw his young team grow up in a hurry Tuesday.
The Mustangs erased a 15-point deficit in the second half and knocked off Bentonville 49-48 during the second day of the 55th annual Neosho Holiday Classic.
The Mustangs, who graduated eight players from last year, trailed 38-23 midway through the third but caught the Tigers (4-7) with 4:15 left in the game on Mason Haddock’s 3-pointer.
Senior 6-foot-6 center Michael Bridenstine hit three straight baskets during an 11-2 run, and Haddock tied the game at 42 with his trey.
McDonald County took its first lead since the first quarter on Sy Morris’ driving layup with 55 seconds and — after Bentonville’s Mason ...
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