EMMIE BOESE
Hutch Post
HUTCHINSON, Kan. — It's the game of trading baskets, at least it was in the second half for Triton College and South Plains College Wednesday at the Sports Arena. Triton ultimately walked away with a 88-87 win against the No.2 South Plains Texans.
The game came down to the very final seconds. With about .07 left on the clock, sophomore guard Jaborri McGhee got fouled on the 3-point line by Triton's freshman guard AJ Dixon. This gave South Plains the opportunity to tie it up, but McGhee made just two of the three free throws.
South Plains led at halftime 47-43. Triton took the lead for the first time in the second with 16:05 remaining on the clock (52-51). There were 17 lead changes and five tied up scores.
Sophomore guard Amar Augillard let Triton with 23 points. He also recorded four assists. Dixon scored 20 for the Trojans. Sophomore forward Malique Ewin recorded a double-double for South Plains with 23 points and 11 rebounds. Sophomore guard Jermahri Hill scored 18.
Triton will play the winner of No. 19 Connors State and No.11 Hutchinson in the final four on Thursday, March 28 at 7:15 p.m.
Glen Grunwald and Dan Naccarato will have the game play-by-play on Thursday on Country 102.9 FM and KWBW 1450 AM/98.5 FM.