Westminster Tops Eureka 96-91 in Double Overtime Thriller: Baer Shines with 31 Points and 17 Rebounds
Westminster edged out the Eureka men's basketball team in double overtime, with a final score of 96-91, in their last home game honoring seniors Cody Baer and Noah Persich. Baer recorded his twelfth double-double of the season with 31 points and 17 rebounds, while Persich tallied 9 points. The lead changed hands 32 times throughout the game, with the teams being tied at 74-74 at the end of regulation. Eureka will face Greenville in their next game, with both teams showing strong offensive capabilities.
By the Numbers- Cody Baer: 31 points, 17 rebounds, 4 blocks, 3 assists
- Noah Persich: 9 points, 1 steal, 1 assist
- Peewee Brown: 28 points, 14 rebounds, 3 steals, 2 assists
- Westminster's top scorers: Brennan Jeffries 23 points, Jack Fessenden 21 points
- Westminster's win puts them even with Eureka and Principia in the SLIAC standings
- Upcoming game: Eureka (7-16, 5-11 SLIAC) vs. Greenville (15-8, 11-5 SLIAC)
Eureka will face Greenville in their next game, with both teams showing strong offensive capabilities.
Bottom LineDespite a hard-fought game and impressive performances from the seniors, Eureka faces a crucial matchup with Greenville as they battle for a spot in the SLIAC tournament.
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