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a game that featured seven lead changes and three
ties, fourth-seeded Pleasant Plains watched as
Monmouth-Roseville made late free throws to pull
away from the Cardinals 45-33 in quarterfinal
action at the Macomb-Western Holiday Tournament. Monmouth-Roseville (11-1)
overcame a chilly performance from the field in
the first half to outscore Pleasant Plains (9-2)
24-11 in the second half to secure a spot in the
semifinals.
Ben Gillen led the
Titans with 20 points and six steals. Jeremiah
Bresnahan added 16.
Evan Baietto led
the Cardinals with 13 points.
The Titans advance
to the semifinals for the first time since 1981
(as Monmouth) where they will face the winner of
Abingdon/Farmington tomorrow afternoon at 1:00.
Plains will battle the loser of the
Abingdon/Farmington in the 5th place bracket at
9:00 a.m. in Western Hall.
NOTES:
- This is the first-ever meeting between
Monmouth-Roseville and Pleasant Plains.
- In 1981, the Monmouth Zippers were crowned
tournament champions.
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