Visiting Bridgman overcame a seven-point third quarter deficit to defeat Buchanan 62-61 in a BCS Athletic Conference West Division boys basketball game Saturday night.

The Bucks and Bees were making up their Friday night contest, which was postponed due to weather.

It was a close game throughout with Buchanan leading 18-14 after one quarter and Bridgman leading 31-30 at halftime.

The Bucks (3-3, 1-1 West) outscored the Bees (6-2, 2-0 West) 19-11 in the third quarter to open up a 49-42 lead heading into the final eight minutes.

But Buchanan was unable to hold on to that advantage as Bridgman poured in 20 points to escape with the one-point victory.

Nick Knowlton led Bridgman with 15 points, while Devin Hays added 14.

Josiah Smith had 15 points to pace the Bucks, who also got 10 points from Tim McCaffrey.

 

BRDGIMAN 64, BUCHANAN 61

BRIDGMAN 64

Nick Knowlton 15, Cam Mazurik 0, Devin Hays 14, Haiden Meyer 0, Daniel Koziel 9, Julian Sheriff 2, Lefty Mavrakis 0, Luis Geraldi 7, Karl Hanke 0, Collin Gaishin 2, Ryan Westling 0, Shivam Patel 15. TOTALS: 22 14-20 64

BUCHANAN 61

Tim McCaffrey 10, Tyler Flynn 8, Bryce Vineyard 0, Josiah Smith 15, Jarrett Thomas 2, Dalton Riddle 6, Eli Lewis 4, Isiah Moore 0, Christian Catalano 8, Dustin Gray 8. TOTALS: 21 12-22 61

 

Bridgman       14       31       42       62

Buchanan       18       30       49       61

3-point baskets: Bridgman 6 (Hays 4, Koziel, Patel), Buchanan 7 (McCaffrey, Smith 4, Catalano 2); Total fouls (fouled out): Bridgman 21 (none), Buchanan 18 (none). JV score: Buchanan 56, Bridgman 54. Varsity records: Bridgman 6-2, 2-0 West; Buchanan 3-3, 1-1 West