Canton Reporter

Walsh dropped both of their games in the Sunshine State this past weekend. The Cavs tipped off their first game against a Barry team that was nationally ranked to start the year. What many expected to be a tight game, was even throughout most of the first half until Barry opened up a 16-3 run that helped them to lead by as many as 20 at one point. Walsh desperately tried to bring the game within striking distance. The Cavs sent the Bucs to the line 24 times. Berry shot 52.6% from the field. In game two, Palm Beach Atlantic matched an early Walsh lead, eventually surpassing the Cavs to go up by one at the half. They never looked back from there. The difference in the game came down to PBA's success from the floor and Walsh's lack thereof, only shooting 31.25% in the second half. The Sailfish were 11-of-23 from behind the arc, making it difficult for the Cavs to battle back in a game that got away from them in the last ten minutes.

 

• Score: Barry 87 - Walsh 75, Palm Beach Atlantic 73 - Walsh 62
• Location: Miami Shores, FL,  West Palm Beach, FL
• Records: Walsh 5-5 (2-2), Barry 4-3 (1-2), Palm Beach Atlantic 5-5, (1-3) 

GAME 1

FOR THE CAVALIERS

• Quentin Toles provided a spark off the bench, leading all scorers with 24 points, going 5-for-12 from three.
• Colin McHale tried to bring the Cavs back into it with a 13-point, 6-rebound performance.
• Tim Smith Jr. snagged 10 boards for Walsh.
• The Cavs shot 41.8% from the field and 37.1% from three.

FOR THE BUCS

• Six Buccaneers had double-digits as balanced scoring helped to top the Cavs.
• Malik Stanley led the way for his team with 17, knocking down all seven of his free-throw attempts.
• Tyler Hawkins was right behind with 16.

GAME 2

FOR THE CAVALIERS

• Quentin Toles had another 20-point performance.
• Owen Hazelbaker put up 16 for the Cavs, with three three pointers. 
• Several other Cavs knocked down timely threes, as eight Walsh players reached the scorer's column.
• The Cavs shot 36.7% from the field and 40.6% from three.

FOR THE SAILFISH 

• Bryce Laskey led his team with 19 points while grabbing six rebounds in the process.
• Jalen Cooper continued to send back shots as he blocked four Cavalier buckets and scored 13 points on the offensive end.
• Will Lee was 4-of-7 from three, totaling 14 points.

The Cavaliers are off for the holidays. They will return to the hardwood, at Alumni Arena, on December 31st vs Northwood.

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