Boys' basketball: Minnewaska edges New London-Spicer in overtime

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After a relatively easy win last week, Minnewaska was tested on the road Tuesday night, battling to a 74-72 overtime win over New London-Spicer in West Central Conference play.

Trailing by six at the half, the Lakers bounced back to tie the game 62-62 at the end of regulation, then hit 9-for-14 at the free throw line in the extra session for the win.

Austin Lieser and Austin Ostrander both netted 15 points in the victory as the Lakers made their trips to the free throw line count as Lieser hit all eight of his charity shots and Ostrander was 3-for-3.

Jake Amundson, who had six points in the game, was also perfect at the line in both his attempts. Jayden Beecher added 14 points, with Austin Giese netting 10.

Isaiah Adams paced Minnewaska with 14 rebounds, 11 of those on the defensive end as the Lakers pulled down a total 44 for the night. Ostrander added 10 boards, eight on the defensive end.

Joey Dreier had 18 points and 10 steals for the Wildcats.

Minnewaska will host Morris tonight, Friday, and on Tuesday will travel to Sauk Centre.

MINNEWASKA 74, NLS 72 OT

MINNEWASKA 36 26 12 — 74

NEW LONDON-SPICER 40 22 10 — 72

MINNEWASKA – Austin Lieser 15, Jake Amundson 6, Austin Giese 10, Tyler Nielsen 3, Austin Ostrander 15, Cory Johnson 3, Jayden Beecher 14, Isaiah Adams 8. Field goals 22-55, 3-pt 6-15 (Lieser 1, Nielsen 2, Ostrander 1, Beecher 1), Free throws 24-34, Rebounds 44 (Adams 14, Ostrander 10, Lieser 7, Beecher 7), Assists 14 (Giese 5, Beecher 3, Amundson 3), Steals 6 (Lieser 2, Nielsen 2), Turnovers 30, Fouls 21.

NEW LONDON-SPICER – Reid Johnson 3, Adam Essler 1, Ryan Vraa 1, Trent Boie 7, Joey Dreier 18, Tyler Halvorson 9, Nick LaPatka 7, Brett Olson 3, Aaron Ruter 18, Tyson Gislason 5. Field goals 25-69, 3-pt 5-21, Free throws 17-29, Rebounds 25, Fouls 26.

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