The Monticello Sages scored 22 unanswered points to close the first half and open the second half en route to opening up a 30 point lead against the Clinton Maroons, and rolled to a 72-35 win at Monticello High School Tuesday night.

Zach Fisher led the way for the Sages with 17 points, five rebounds and five assists. Noah Freemon added 10 points with four boards and four dimes.

Four other Sages scored between six and eight points Tuesday as Monticello used balance and exceptional defense, that forced 19 Clinton turnovers. The Sages scored 23 points off turnovers.

The Maroons were led by Jacob Overton's 11 points. The Maroons as a team had just two assists.

The Sages head to Tolono Unity Friday night.

The Maroons host Central A&M Friday night. Hear the action on 92.3 FM WHOW and online at dewittdailynews.com.

Central Illinois Conference Scores from Tuesday...

Argenta-Oreana 58
Decatur St. Teresa 45

Newton 50
Shelbyville35

Macon Meridian 63
Pana 60

Tuscola 41
Tolono Unity 54

Warrensburg-Latham79
Decatur Lutheran 51

Central A&M 53

Arthur-Lovington/ 39
Atwood-Hammond