A quick start led host Buchanan to an easy 62-31 non-conference boys basketball victory Tuesday.

The Bucks raced out to a 19-8 first quarter lead and were never headed by the Shamrocks, who trailed 34-13 at halftime.

Tyler Flynn had a game-high 22 points to lead the Bucks, who also got 14 points from Josiah Smith.

Berrien Springs, which did not have a single player in double figures, was led by T.J. Jones’ nine points.

 

BUCHANAN 62, BERRIEN SPRINGS 31

Berrien Springs 31

T.J. Jones 9, Jamonta Bell 0, Edavion Miller 0, Brant Rago 4, Bo Taylor 2, Antwan Mims 0, Devan Nichols 3, Doug Clark 0, Jay Hall 0, Montrell Pullian 6, Brian Shembarger 2, James Robinson 3, Mason McFarland 0, Robert Johnson 3. TOTALS: 14 1-7 31

Buchanan 62

Tim McCaffrey 4, Tyler Flynn 22, Bryce Vineyard 0, Josiah Smith 14, Jarrett Thomas 4, Dalton Riddle 8, Eli Lewis 2, Isaiah Moore 0, Christian Catalano 5, Dustin Gray 3. TOTALS: 25 6-16 62

 

Berrien           8          13       19       31

Buchanan       19       34       52       62

3-point baskets: Berrien Springs 2 (Jones, Johnson), Buchanan 6 (Flynn, Smith 4, Catalano); Total fouls (fouled out): Berrien Springs 15 (none), Buchanan 15 (none)