Louisville Waggener traveled up Interstate 65 to battle Crispus Attucks Saturday evening. 

Key Stretch

Attucks dominated the third quarter after trailing 34-28 at the half. Micah Poole had a big scoring night. He was a major part of the third-period success. The Tigers excelled when Warren Williams and Harold Bennett were playing their best. That occurred during the third quarter. Williams was a force on the glass. Bennett helped create steals then he set-up his teammates for baskets. Attucks outscored Waggener 23-8 in the third quarter.

Attucks won 65-61 after Waggener made it a game late in the fourth quarter.

Standout Players

Micah Poole was 8-14 from the field for 22 points. He also compiled five rebounds, four assists and two steals. Poole is a really good NAIA prospect. His shooting will translate as a freshman.

Kevion Hudson was tough for Waggener. He scored 21 points on 7-11 shooting. He had to step up because Jaago Kalakon missed the game due to a death in the family. Hudson nearly led Waggener to a fourth-quarter comeback, but it fell short.

Surprise of the Game

I was surprised that Attucks was able to pressure and turn over Waggener with the success they did. Waggener had 21 turnovers in the game. Attucks took a handful of charges in the game as Waggener attacked the basket. Turnovers were the major key to the win for Attucks.

Stats

Attucks - Harold Bennett 10 points (3-9 FG), 1 rebound, 3 assists, 2 steals, 1 block, 3 turnovers; Micah Poole 22 points (8-14, 4-7 3FG, 2-2 FT), 5 rebounds, 4 assists, 2 steals, 2 turnovers;  Warren Williams 9 points, 5 rebounds, 1 assist; Jamal Harris 11 points (4-8 FG), 3 rebounds, 2 assists, 1 steal, 2 blocks;  Wesley WIlliams 5 points, 3 rebounds; Derrick Briscoe 5 points, 2 rebounds; Zion Rolle no stats; Donovan Barnett no stats; Jaylen Carson 2 points, 2 rebounds; Tyran Lewis 1 point, 1 steal, 1 turnover

Waggener - Dallas Rufus 8 points, 1 assist, 1 steal, 3 turnovers; Kevion Hudson 21 points (7-11 FG), 3 rebounds, 1 steal, 1 turnover; Greg Rogers 1 turnover; Nick Brewer 3 points, 5 rebounds; Josiah Williams 9 points, 4 rebounds, 2 assists, 1 steal, 1 turnover; Ben Simic 10 points, 7 rebounds, 3 assists, 1 steal, 7 turnovers; Jacobi Hendricks 4 points, 1 rebound, 1 assist, 3 steals;  Keontre Campbell 2 points; Cobie Montgomery 4 points, 1 assist, 3 turnovers