Five Takeaways: Central DeWitt at Bettendorf
BETTENDORF — In a battle between future conference rivals, it was Central DeWitt who got the upper hand on Thursday night, using a big fourth quarter to knock off Bettendorf, 50-40. The Sabers were held to just 25 points through…
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Continue ReadingBETTENDORF — In a battle between future conference rivals, it was Central DeWitt who got the upper hand on Thursday night, using a big fourth quarter to knock off Bettendorf, 50-40.
The Sabers were held to just 25 points through the first three quarters as they got themselves acclimated to the bigger, stronger and faster Bulldogs, but equaled that total in the final quarter, outscoring Bettendorf 25-14 in the fourth quarter en route to the win.
Central DeWitt (10-2) will move to the MAC next season from the WaMaC, and they showed the league what they’re capable of doing here. The Sabers were led by Tucker Kinney, who had a game-high 15 points. Logan Paulsen added 14 in the win, all coming in the second half. Henry Bloom chipped in 12.
Bettendorf (4-8) was led by Lucas Hayes, the lone Bulldog in double figures with 11 points. Carter Furness added 9 points in the loss.
Team | 1Q | 2Q | 3Q | 4Q | F |
Central DeWitt | 3 | 10 | 12 | 25 | 50 |
Bettendorf | 8 | 6 | 12 | 14 | 40 |
Central DeWitt: Tucker Kinney 15, Logan Paulsen 14, Henry Bloom 12, Zachary Hinkle 4, Alex McAleer 3, John McConohy 2
Bettendorf: Lucas Hayes 11, Carter Furness 9, Tynan Numkena 7, Ethan Horner 4, Joe Bryne 3, Matthew Cavins 2, Oliver Bakeris 2, Jake Hornbuckle 2
Tucker Kinney, bucket getter
A 6-4 wing, Kinney scored 15 points on 6-9 shooting, showing the ability to score from all three levels. He’s highly efficient, finishes through contact and looks like a much better 3-point shooter than his 5-21 on the year says. He has a smooth release with extended range and as he continues to iron out that jumper, he could become a major scorer at the next level at a small college. He has a good feel for the game and showed the ability to score from odd angles on drives.
Lucas Hayes, small college big man
Bettendorf’s senior big man, Hayes is listed at 6-7, 248, and he’s a strong, physical forward who gets good position on the block and has the strength to finish through contact. He scored 11 points on 4-5 shooting. He does a nice job keeping the ball high on catches or rebounds and has soft hands and decent footwork. He should have a nice college career at a small school.
Long term potential of Alex McAleer
A 6-5 senior, McAleer may have the most long term potential of any player on the floor here. He handles the ball well and can makes plays for his teammates. He sees the floor well, passes it and can get to the rim. He needs to continue to become more assertive, as he has a tendency to disappear at times, and he’s too talented to disappear. He has the size, length, athleticism and versatility to make an impact on both ends of the floor.
Logan Paulsen’s dominant fourth quarter
Paulsen, a 6-5 senior forward for the Sabers, took over in the fourth quarter, scoring 10 of his 14 points in the last eight minutes. He did a good job establishing early position and finishing at the rim, and he showed a nice mid-range jumper.
Bettendorf will be tough to play in the postseason
The Bulldogs struggle to score, but they really get after it on the defensive end, are physical, deep and highly athletic. They can take teams out of what they want to do on the offensive end of the floor, crash the glass on either end and if guys like Carter Furness can knock down some 3s to open things up in the paint for Hayes and the slashing of Tynan Numkena, Carter Weyman and crew, they could score just enough to win a low-possession game or two.