Hamilton Southeastern used a strong third quarter to take control of its Tuesday game with New Castle, eventually winning 67-59.
The Royals trailed 32-30 at halftime, but outscored the Trojans 17-9 in the third period to take a 47-41 lead, then held on through the fourth period for the win. Southeastern’s Zach Gunn had has usual dominant game, with a double-double of 27 points and 12 rebounds.
Aaron Etherington added 15 points and pulled five rebounds. Noah Smith had six boards, and also handed out four assists. Gunn blocked four shots.
The Royals are 16-4 and will travel to Carmel on Friday.
Southeastern 67, New Castle 59
Southeastern FG FT TP PF
Nick Bowman 0-0 2-2 2 1
Austin Holzum 1-2 0-0 2 1
Chaz Birchfield 3-6 0-0 7 1
Aaron Shank 0-0 0-0 0 2
Aaron Etherington 6-11 2-3 15 2
Jerron Bond 1-1 0-0 2 0
Conner Rotterman 2-6 0-0 4 0
Jack Davidson 1-4 1-2 4 0
Noah Smith 2-6 0-2 4 2
Zach Gunn 12-21 0-0 27 1
Totals 28-57 5-9 67 10
Score by Quarters
New Castle 16 16 9 18 – 59
Southeastern 14 16 17 20 – 67
Southeastern 3-point shooting (6-12) Gunn 3-5, Etherington 1-3, Birchfield 1-1, Davidson 1-1, Rotterman 0-2.
Southeastern rebounds (29) Gunn 12, Smith 6, Etherington 5, Birchfield 3, Holzum 1, Shank 1, Davidson 1.
Smith 4 assists. Gunn 4 blocks.