Westfield tried to make a comeback at Tri-West on Saturday, but fell short by the score of 82-73.
The Bruins were in control in the first half, leading 26-15 after one quarter and 42-26 at halftime. The Shamrocks came roaring back in the third period, going on a 24-9 run to cut Tri-West’s lead to one point. But the Bruins held on to the lead, then went on a fourth-quarter run and made free throws to clinch the game.
Nic Depasquale led Westfield with 20 points and five rebounds, while Cam Haffner made three 3-pointers on his way to 17 points, also collecting five rebounds. Braden Smith added 10 points and handed out seven assists.
The Shamrocks are 9-4 for the season and return to The Rock on Friday to host Avon in a Hoosier Crossroads Conference game.
TRI-WEST 82, WESTFIELD 73
Westfield FG FT TP PF
Braden Smith 3-8 4-5 10 4
Benji Welch 2-5 1-1 5 2
Matthew Penley 1-3 1-2 4 4
Cam Haffner 7-14 0-0 17 2
Nic Depasquale 6-11 8-12 20 2
Camden Simons 2-3 0-0 4 2
Eli Patchett 2-6 0-0 6 1
Saaki Vishnumolakala 3-4 0-0 7 1
Zach Byrer 0-1 0-0 0 0
Totals 26-55 14-20 73 18
Score by Quarters
Westfield 15 11 25 22 – 73
Tri-West 26 16 11 29 – 82
Westfield 3-point shooting (7-24) Haffner 3-5, Patchett 2-6, Penley 1-3, Vishnumolakala 1-2, Smith 0-4, Welch 0-3, Depasquale 0-1.
Westfield rebounds (19) Smith 5, Depasquale 5, Haffner 3, Penley 2, Patchett 2, Simons 1, Vishnumolakala 1.