Brother Martin started the game out strong and took a 14-10 lead into the second quarter. At the start of the second quarter, Jabbar Singleton passed to Jordan Cornish in the left corner, and he sank a 3 to open the period’s scoring. Cornish then found Bryant Boudreaux alone underneath the hoop with a bullet pass, and his layup made it 19-10. Higgins was able to get within 5 points of the Crusaders, but a late 3 pointer by Cornish gave Brother Martin 26-18 lead at halftime. Trailing 42-29 entering the fourth quarter, Higgins (6-2) went on a 17-4 run to tie the game at 46. Jalen Gray, who finished with 14 points and seven rebounds, hit a short jumper with less than a minute to play that gave Brother Martin (13-1) a 48-46 lead. Higgins then missed two shots on the ensuing possession that could have won the game. After four Brother Martin free throws and a last second Higgins three pointer, the final score was 52-49.
Leading the way for Brother Martin were Jordan Cornish with 18 points and Jalen Gray with 14 points. The Crusaders play Rummel today at 6:00 pm.
