Monday, December 04, 2006
LPA Game - Press Report
Vikings Half = 19 Regulation= 41 Over-time = 48
LPA Raiders Half = 18 Regulation = 41 Over-time = 44
Viking Scoring: Haley Hoyer 4, Sarah Voigt 2, Kelcey Lass 10, Stephanie Torkildson 5, Chelsea Bjerke 6, Kendra Coleman 1, Lexi Thorson 12, Katie Mattern 8
Opponent's Leading Scorers = Askelson 17, Tinglestad 17
Rebounds: Vikings 39 Opp. 33
Turn-Overs: Vikings 32 Opp. 22
Free-thows: Vikings 8/16 Opp. 14/33
Field Goals Vikings 19/39 = 48% Opp. 14/60 = 23%
The Pelican Rapids Lady Vikings start the 2006-07 season with an upset, overtime victory over the Raiders of Lake Park/Audubon. The Vikings were able to overcome their thirty-two turnovers on the night by out rebounding the Raiders 39 to 33 and shooting 48% from the field for the night.
The Raiders helped the Vikings with their struggles from both the field and the free - throw line as they shot a meager 23% from the field with a 14 for 60 effort and were not able to capitalize at the charity stripe where they had 33 opportunities to add points to their total but only hit 14 of these shots.
“Our defense played a part in their poor shooting effort but I also know that every team has those nights where the ball just doesn't want to fall in the bucket.” Bruggeman stated. The Raiders had a number of shots go in and out with none being as big as the last second shot in regulation that was half way down the hoop before it came bounding back out.
The game was a back and forth battle as LPA took an early 15 to 8 lead in the first half before the Vikings stormed back and outscored the Raiders 11 to 3 in the last part of the first half. “I was really proud of the girls for the poise they showed on the court.” Noted Bruggeman. “We were stuck on eight for a long time before we eventually found some holes in their zone defense.” Bruggeman continued.
The Raiders hit three straight shots to begin the second half but the Vikings quickly answered back and the game settled into a nail biter. With the score tied at 41 the Vikings found they had possession of the ball as the clock ticked below twenty seconds in regulation. The Raiders came out of their zone as the clock ticked down and with 15 seconds left Kelcey Lass saw an opening and penetrated to the basket where she located an open Lexi Thorson. Unfortunately the ball zipped through Thorson's hands, which opened the door for the Raiders to win the game. A shot from the baseline by the Raiders failed to go through the net as the buzzer rang.
Despite the fact that both Haley Hoyer and Katie Mattern were sitting on the bench in overtime as both had fouled out as the regulation game came to a close, the Vikings were able to get the first bucket in overtime and held on to the lead through-out the extra stanza. With six seconds left Lexi Thorson pulled down the rebound from a missed Raider free - throw and was immediately fouled. Thorson made up for her small slip at the end of regulation by sinking both free - throws to secure the win.
“What really pleased me was the unselfish play of the players on the court.” Noted Bruggeman. One indication of the “team play” Bruggeman was alluding to was the fact that for the nineteen made shots by the Vikings their were 19 assists. “What this shows me is that players were using the offense and helping each other find opportunities to score.” Stated Bruggeman. Leading the Vikings in the assist department was Kelcey Lass who ended the night with six assists, ten points and five rebounds. Another indication of the Vikings patience on the court was their solid shooting percentage from the field.
Lexi Thorson lead all scores with twelve points and also recorded a double/double by pulling down twelve rebounds. Katie Mattern joined Thorson in the “battle for the boards” by ripping away ten rebounds. All eight of the Viking players who played got in the scoring column which was key in combating the seventeen points scored by the Raiders Askelson and Tingelstad.
LPA Raiders Half = 18 Regulation = 41 Over-time = 44
Viking Scoring: Haley Hoyer 4, Sarah Voigt 2, Kelcey Lass 10, Stephanie Torkildson 5, Chelsea Bjerke 6, Kendra Coleman 1, Lexi Thorson 12, Katie Mattern 8
Opponent's Leading Scorers = Askelson 17, Tinglestad 17
Rebounds: Vikings 39 Opp. 33
Turn-Overs: Vikings 32 Opp. 22
Free-thows: Vikings 8/16 Opp. 14/33
Field Goals Vikings 19/39 = 48% Opp. 14/60 = 23%
The Pelican Rapids Lady Vikings start the 2006-07 season with an upset, overtime victory over the Raiders of Lake Park/Audubon. The Vikings were able to overcome their thirty-two turnovers on the night by out rebounding the Raiders 39 to 33 and shooting 48% from the field for the night.
The Raiders helped the Vikings with their struggles from both the field and the free - throw line as they shot a meager 23% from the field with a 14 for 60 effort and were not able to capitalize at the charity stripe where they had 33 opportunities to add points to their total but only hit 14 of these shots.
“Our defense played a part in their poor shooting effort but I also know that every team has those nights where the ball just doesn't want to fall in the bucket.” Bruggeman stated. The Raiders had a number of shots go in and out with none being as big as the last second shot in regulation that was half way down the hoop before it came bounding back out.
The game was a back and forth battle as LPA took an early 15 to 8 lead in the first half before the Vikings stormed back and outscored the Raiders 11 to 3 in the last part of the first half. “I was really proud of the girls for the poise they showed on the court.” Noted Bruggeman. “We were stuck on eight for a long time before we eventually found some holes in their zone defense.” Bruggeman continued.
The Raiders hit three straight shots to begin the second half but the Vikings quickly answered back and the game settled into a nail biter. With the score tied at 41 the Vikings found they had possession of the ball as the clock ticked below twenty seconds in regulation. The Raiders came out of their zone as the clock ticked down and with 15 seconds left Kelcey Lass saw an opening and penetrated to the basket where she located an open Lexi Thorson. Unfortunately the ball zipped through Thorson's hands, which opened the door for the Raiders to win the game. A shot from the baseline by the Raiders failed to go through the net as the buzzer rang.
Despite the fact that both Haley Hoyer and Katie Mattern were sitting on the bench in overtime as both had fouled out as the regulation game came to a close, the Vikings were able to get the first bucket in overtime and held on to the lead through-out the extra stanza. With six seconds left Lexi Thorson pulled down the rebound from a missed Raider free - throw and was immediately fouled. Thorson made up for her small slip at the end of regulation by sinking both free - throws to secure the win.
“What really pleased me was the unselfish play of the players on the court.” Noted Bruggeman. One indication of the “team play” Bruggeman was alluding to was the fact that for the nineteen made shots by the Vikings their were 19 assists. “What this shows me is that players were using the offense and helping each other find opportunities to score.” Stated Bruggeman. Leading the Vikings in the assist department was Kelcey Lass who ended the night with six assists, ten points and five rebounds. Another indication of the Vikings patience on the court was their solid shooting percentage from the field.
Lexi Thorson lead all scores with twelve points and also recorded a double/double by pulling down twelve rebounds. Katie Mattern joined Thorson in the “battle for the boards” by ripping away ten rebounds. All eight of the Viking players who played got in the scoring column which was key in combating the seventeen points scored by the Raiders Askelson and Tingelstad.
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