Dragons Earn 1st Win Of Season, Even Region Record

After the Nettes’ took care of business in the opening game, the Dragons looked to complete the sweep on the evening and notch their first win of the season. Pickens, has been in every game they’ve played so far, & looked to finally close one out, while getting a region win at the same time.

 

In a competitive opening frame, both Pickens & Ridgeland got things rolling for themselves. The Dragons, were able to grab the lead going to the 2nd, 15-11. This game looked like it was going to be tied heading into the break, but Brady Moore was able to corral a shot attempt and put it back up and in just before the buzzer sounded to give Pickens the 27-25 lead at the half.

 

The 3rd quarter saw the Dragon lead increase as Pickens outscored the Panthers 22-18, to take a 49-43 lead going to the 4th. In a back and forth final quarter, Ridgeland outscored the Dragons 26-23, but Pickens held on and picked up their first win of the season, 72-69. This also marks the first win for Mike Duffie as Dragon head coach.

 

Stats:

Zach Goss: 27 points, 3 assists, 6 rebounds, 1 steal, 2 blocks

Seth Bishop: 16 points, 2 assists, 8 rebounds, 3 steals

Tucker Lowe: 16 points, 3 assists, 2 rebounds

Brady Moore: 11 points, 1 assist, 4 rebounds, 1 steal

Owen Moss: 2 points, 7 assists, 8 rebounds, 4 steals, 2 blocks

Alex Snelgrove: 3 assists, 5 rebounds, 2 steals

 

Pickens, will look to build off of this hard fought win as they host the Cedartown Bulldogs on Tuesday in non-region action. Tip off scheduled for 7:30 pm.