Monticello missed several opportunities late in regulation and overtime to put away Champaign St. Thomas More as the Sabers held on for a gritty 39-36 win Wednesday night in Illini Prairie Conference boys basketball action.
As heard on 95.9 FM WEZC and at dewittdailynews.com, Champaign St. Thomas More finished the final minute just 2-for-8 from the free-throw line, but Monticello did not capitalize enough, as their only basket in the final minute of overtime was a Jake Edmondson three that brought the Sages to 38-36.
Edmondson led the Sages in scoring with 15 points. Dylan Ginalick fouled out late in regulation, finished with 10 points.
Neither team shot the ball particularly well. STM finished 12-for-31 (38.7-percent) while Monticello finished 14-for-50 (28-percent).
Rarely does Monticello get outscored in the paint, but on this night, the Sabers kept the Sages from getting good looks inside consistently, holding them to just 14 points in the paint.
Patrick Quarnstrom led all scorers with 18 points and Averi Hughes added 11 points.
Monticello drops to 3-1 overall, and 2-1 in conference action. STM improves to 2-0 on the season.
The Sages hit the road for an Illini Prairie Conference tilt with Rantoul Friday. Hear the action starting at 7 pm on 95.9 FM WEZC and online at dewittdailynews.com.
