SPASH squeaks out overtime win against Wausau East
By MMC staff
STEVENS POINT – The SPASH boys basketball team met Wausau East on Jan. 14 at home and squeaked out a win in overtime.
Wausau East dominated in the first half of the game and had an 11 point lead at the half, 38-27.
SPASH rallied back in the second half, and after an exciting 18 minutes, the game ended in a tie.
In overtime play the excitement continued and SPASH came out with the win, 71-70.
After the Jan. 14 matchup, SPASH was 6-5 on the season and 3-1 in the Wisconsin Valley Conference. Wausau East fell to 7-6 overall and 1-3 in conference action.
SPASH next plays Wausau West at Wausau West on Jan. 17. Wausau East will host Wisconsin Rapids on Jan. 17.