12/4/14     At Bennington                                                              

Wahoo                 57

Bennington        64

The Wahoo Warriors were defeated by the Bennington Badgers 64-57 in the opening game of the season on Thursday night.

Bennington led 10-8 after one quarter.  The Badgers increased the lead to 25-20 late in the second quarter.  A three point play from Jake Scheef followed by a steal and lay up from Gavin Iversen tied the game up at the half at 25.

The third quarter stayed close.  After a Warrior steal and Dalton Lamprecht dunk, Wahoo led 34-30. A Gavin Iversen jumper at the end of the period put Wahoo up 46-44 heading into the fourth quarter. 

Wahoo increased the lead to 5 early in the fourth quarter at 51-46 following a Gavin Iversen trey and a Jake Ruzicka jumper. After a Ruzicka lay up, Wahoo still led 55-51.  Back to back treys by the Badgers though, put Bennington up 57-55.  Two Dalton Lamprecht free throws tied the game with 2:30 left at 57, but the Warriors would miss shots on their final 5 possessions, and Bennington would go on to the 64-57 win.

Jake Scheef led Wahoo with 17 points., 4 steals, and 4 assists.  Gavin Iversen had 16 points, 6 boards, and 4 assists. Collin Nadrchal added 12 points.

The Warriors will host Seward on Thursday afternoon.