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Gaffney topples Bearcats
Unlike in their opener the Indians were smart and sharp with the ball to beat visiting Rock Hill, 68-58. Gaffney made 45 percent of its shot from the field and committed just 18 turnovers. The Indians had 28 turnovers and shot just 41 percent in its season-opening win over York last Friday. "We told them before the game that we wanted to see some improvement," Huff said. "We wanted to see a higher shooting percentage and we wanted to turn the ball over less." After a close first quarter, Gaffney took command behind the hot shooting of Josh Corry, who sank two jumpers before swishing a 3-pointer to make it 28-16. Gaffney doubled up the score on Rock Hill - 32-26 - on Jared Teague's layup with 3:33 left in the second quarter. After a 6-0 run by Rock Hill, Gaffney capped the first half with two hoops, including a Jeff Brown tip-in, for a 36-22 halftime lead. Corry's stickback after a missed free throw extended Gaffney's lead to 44-28 midway through the third quarter. Gaffney held a double-digit lead until Anthony Dixon's 3-pointer pulled Rock Hill within 59-50 with 3:13 left to play. Rock Hill got as close as eight down the stretch, but couldn't draw any closer because of the hot free throw shooting of Corry, who was 4-of-4 in the closing seconds. Gaffney played without David Dewberry and Johnny Woods, who are at the North- South All-Star football game this week. Jeff Brown, who got the start after a strong game against the Cougars, was a factor again with 12 rebounds and 21 points. The Indians also shot better from the free throw line on Tuesday, making 20 of their 28 free throws. Gaffney was just 18 of 38 from the line last Friday. Gaffney's pressure defense forced 24 Rock Hill turnovers. The Indians travel to York on Friday. |
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