DES MOINES – A slow start offensively plagued the Colfax-Mingo boys’ basketball team during a 48-39 loss to Saydel on Friday night.
The Tigerhawks scored just 12 points in the first half and couldn’t fully recover during a nine-point defeat. Colfax-Mingo (0-15 overall, 0-14 in HOIAC) won the second half, but the early deficit was too much to overcome.
It was the third straight win for the Eagles (8-8, 7-7).
“We had every chance to comeback in the second half, but just couldn’t get it done,” Colfax-Mingo coach John Borts said. “We didn’t get on track offensively in the first half. The defense kept us close, but we missed way too many shots in the lane.”
Jared Myers finished with 13 points and eight rebounds, while Jarod Nichols added nine points and seven rebounds.
Jacob Lietz collected eight points and five boards and Colin Lourens pulled down seven rebounds, too.
Colfax-Mingo hits the road for a 7:30 p.m. HOIAC game against Collins-Maxwell/Baxter on Tuesday.