The McClain Tigers used an 18-12 third quarter to knock off the Chillicothe Cavaliers in Greenfield Friday night.
In a game that neither team led by more than seven, the third quarter was McClain time. The Tigers knocked down 8 of 11 shots and forced several Chillicothe turnovers to go from down three at the half to up three at the end of three periods. The Tigers never relinquished the lead as the Cavs got within two time after time in the final period.
Cavs coach Eric Huffer liked the effort but little things like giving up drive in layups without back side help, continue to hurt his club. “We have to get better at the little things,” said Huffer.
One bright spot for the Cavaliers was 6’8” Donavon Baker who had 21 points and four blocked shots despite some foul trouble. Mike Miller and Max Lee sliced the lane repeatedly for 10 and 11 respectively. Guard Preston Saunders led McClain with 15 points. Kendal Toney added 14 and maybe the difference was 9 big markers off the bench from Lyle White.
Chillicothe shot it well on 21-42 for 50%. The Cavs couldn’t find the three point mark however, going 1 of 10. The Cavaliers committed 18 turnovers on the night.
McClain also shot 50% on 20 of 40 from the floor. The Tigers made 13 foul shots to 8 for Chillicothe.
Chillicothe falls to 1-6 and 0-5 in FAC play. McClain is now 11-4 and 4-2. The Cavs return home Saturday night to host St. Charles.