By Staff
CASSOPOLIS - The host Rangers could not overcome a slow start Friday night as it was defeated by visiting Coloma, 41-32, in Lakeland Conference play.
The Rangers trailed 15-8 at halftime.
The Comets grabbed a 9-1 first quarter advantage as both teams struggled offensively.
The struggle continued in the second quarter as the Rangers held a 7-6 scoring advantage.
In the third quarter Cassopolis cut the lead to 25-21 by outscoring the Comets, 13-10.
Spencer Paulsen scored 14 points to lead Coloma. Brian Saltzman added eight.
Paul Curtis had 10 points for the Rangers. John Young and Neal Bullocks both had six.
COLOMA 41
Spencer Paulsen 4 4-8 14, Kasey Weber 1 0-0 2, Erving Warren 3 0-0 6, Tyler LaVanway 1 2-2 4, Rickey Ficher 3 1-2 7, Brian Saltzman 4 0-0 8, Anthony Musgrove 0 0-0 0. Totals: 16 7-12 41
CASSOPOLIS 32
Lonnie Williams 0 3-3 3, Dan Stanage 1 1-2 3, Will Loux 0 1-2 1, John Young 2 0-0 6, Paul Curtis 4 0-0 10, Rodney Lewis 1 0-0 3, Neal Bullocks 3 0-2 6. Totals: 11 5-9 32
Coloma 9 15 25 41
Cassopolis 1 8 21 32
Three-point baskets: Paulsen (C) 2, Curtis (CA) 2, Young (CA) 2, Lewis). Total fouls: Coloma 12, Cass 15.
Fouled out: Curtis (CA).