Triceratops Erupt for 41 Second-Half Points, Topple St. Clair 74-60

Port Huron, MI

McFadden Dominates in Bounce-Back Performance

After Friday's disappointing opener, "Favor" McFadden delivered a statement game that showcased his complete offensive arsenal. The standout forward torched the Skippers for 25 points on an efficient 60% shooting from the field while commanding the glass with nine rebounds. McFadden was virtually automatic from the charity stripe, converting 13 of 15 free-throw attempts and repeatedly drawing fouls that put St. Clair's defense in foul trouble.

Second-Half Surge Breaks Game Open

Up two at the intermission, the Triceratops came out of the locker room with renewed energy and focus. They exploded for 41 second-half points, overwhelming the Skippers with aggressive drives to the basket and crisp ball movement that generated high-percentage looks. The 41-point outburst represented a complete reversal from the offensive struggles that plagued the team in Friday's loss to Glen Oaks.

Chase Abraham provided the necessary secondary scoring, chipping in 11 points as the only other Triceratops player to reach double figures.

Defensive Intensity Sets the Tone

While the offense grabbed headlines, the Triceratops' defensive performance proved equally instrumental in securing the victory. They harassed St. Clair into 20 turnovers while protecting the basketball themselves, committing just 12 giveaways to maintain offensive flow. The perimeter defense was particularly stout, limiting the Skippers to a paltry 26.5% shooting from three-point range.

The Triceratops also controlled the physicality, forcing St. Clair into uncomfortable situations while staying disciplined. The home team managed only 17 free-throw attempts compared to McFadden's 15 alone, highlighting the Triceratops' ability to attack aggressively without fouling on the defensive end.

Tournament Takeaways

The Skippers Classic split provides valuable lessons for the Triceratops as they head into conference play next week. McFadden's back-to-back strong performances (15 and 25 points) establish him as the team's go-to scorer, while the defensive improvement from Game I to Game II shows the potential this squad possesses when locked in.

Up Next

The Triceratops return to conference action when they travel to face Lorain County Community College on Tuesday, 10 December at 5:30 p.m. The road matchup in Elyria, Ohio, 1005 N Abbe Rd, Elyria, OH 44035.

offers an opportunity to build momentum off this strong second-half performance.