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Aaron Kuznik (12), Franklin Wade (12) and Eric
Cooper (11) sparked the offense and helped Coach Ryan Deibert
earn his 200th career win as the Hilltoppers head coach.
The Hilltoppers found themselves down 7-0 to start the game but
by the end of the first quarter the purple and gold held a 10-9
advantage.
Kuznik had the hot hand in the second quarter and his ten points
helped the Hilltoppers to a 26-15 lead.
The Tornadoes closed the gap to 35-29 in the third quarter.
Cooper paced the Hilltoppers with nine points in the fourth
quarter. Mount Pulaski’s offense was on fire, with Landon
Deibert, Keoni Charron and Aaron Volle draining 3s and the team
combining to score 28 points.
Great defense also played a big role in the 63-38 win.
The Hilltoppers will play Clinton on Friday night at 8:00 p.m.
Mount Pulaski improves to 2-0 on the season.
Results of Tuesday’s games:
Edinburg 62
Delavan 39
Tri-City 46
Illini Central 43
Auburn 55
Litchfield 40
Results of Wednesday’s games:
Clinton 67
Illini Central 38
Auburn 84
Delavan 47
Mount Pulaski 63
Tri-City 38
The tournament runs through Saturday.
Mount Pulaski 63
Kuznik 12
Wade 12
Cooper 11
Kretzinger 6
Solomon 6
Volle 6
Deibert 5
Charron 3
Bishop 2
Tri-City 38
Schafer 9
Hill 8
Nibbe 5
Muir 4
Sullivan 3
Riley 3
Riley 2
Cayton 2
Roach 2
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