Bees Claim Early-Season BCS Showdown at Cassopolis

CASSOPOLIS - Bridgman made an early-season trip to long-time rival Cassopolis and came away with an uptempo 87-67 victory.  With the win, the Bees improved to 3-0 overall.

Bridgman trailed early, however the Bees hit 7 of its ten 3-pointers in the first half to erase an 11-2 deficit and go into halftime with a 42-38 lead.

The Rangers seemed to have the momentum going into the fourth quarter after Alex Emerson hit a shot as time expired to pull Cassopolis within 60-55 entering the fourth quarter.

Bridgman responded with a 16-6 run to take a 78-63 lead with 4:11 left in the game. In the fourth quarter, the Bees shot 70-percent (7-of-10) from the field and went 12-of-14 from the free-throw line.

Nick Knowlton scored 18 points to lead a balanced Bridgman offense. Cam Mazurik added 15 points and 10 rebounds.

BRIDGMAN 87, CASSOPOLIS 67

At Cassopolis

BRIDGMAN 87

Devin Hays 10, Ryan Chang 6, Julian Sheriff 7, Cam Mazurik 15, Nick Knowlton 18, Collin Gaishin 9, Drew Dow 8, Kole Hanke 12, John Hess 2, Zach Ott 0. TOTALS: 28 21-28 87.

CASSOPOLIS 67

Matt Pittman 11, Brandon Anderson 4, Alex Emerson 19, Bryce Saxton 14, Deion Gatson 11, Kiambu Gary 4, Shane Los 2, Xander Smith 0, Trevor Bruens 0, Micha Welch 2, Brylan Glover 0. TOTALS: 27 10-23 67.
Bridgman       18       42       60       87
Cassopolis      15       38       55       67
3-point baskets: Bridgman 10 (Mazurik 3, Hays 2, Knowlton 2, Hanke 2, Chang), Cassopolis 3 (Saxton 2, Gatson). Total fouls (fouled out): Bridgman 19 (Hays), Cassopolis 21 (none). Shooting: Bridgman 28-of-65 for 43-percent, Cassopolis 27-of-72 for 37-percent. Rebounding: Bridgman 42 (Mazurik 10), Cassopolis 49 (Pittman 18). Turnovers: Bridgman 13, Cassopolis 18. Varsity records: Bridgman 3-0, Cassopolis 1-2.