The Eagles squeeze out an overtime win at home over the Pioneers.  The Eagles closed out the 1st quarter up on the Pioneers 17-9.  The Pioneers looked to control the tempo by playing a slow pace.  The game was close in the 2nd quarter but the Eagles were able to go in the half up 26-19.   At the half, the Eagles came out a little flat trying to find some rhythm on offense.  Defensively, the Eagles had a solid 3rd quarter with their adjustments holding steady on both sides of the floor and leading 35-29.  The Eagles defense has been the staple to their success this season.  The Pioneers played zone in the 2nd half which changed the tempo for the Eagles.  The Eagles had to grind in the 4th quarter getting to their 1st overtime this season.  The Eagles found a way to win in overtime 48-41.  This was a sign of growth for Eagles learning to win a close game down the stretch.  

Junior Dono Thames led the Eagles with 15 points.  Senior Nick Cassidy followed with 12 points.  Sophomore Jaylan Ouwinga finished with 8 points and 8 rebounds.   The Eagles will be back home Tuesday against Byron Center.  The Eagles move 12-3 on the season.