STUTTGART, Ark. – The Warren Lumberjacks emerged victorious against the Stuttgart Ricebirds with a final score of 71-65 on Tuesday night, January 30. This crucial Conference 8-4A showdown marked a turnaround for the Lumberjacks, who faced a disappointing home defeat against Stuttgart just 24 days ago.
Top photo: Antonio Jordan(23) and Tramond Miller(3) scored a combined 55 points in Warren’s win over Stuttgart.
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1st Quarter
Warren started the game with an impressive display of three-point shooting, as Antonio Jordan opened the scoring with a three-pointer on their first possession. Tramond Miller, the team’s point guard, showcased his sharpshooting skills by adding a three of his own, drawing a foul, and converting the subsequent free throw for a four-point play. The first quarter witnessed Jordan hitting another three, while Miller contributed three more treys, guiding Warren to a narrow 19-18 lead over Stuttgart.
2nd Quarter
Miller’s outstanding performance continued into the second quarter, where he executed a steal, made a layup, and drew a foul to kick off the period. A peculiar statistic emerged as, with 6 minutes remaining in the second quarter, Warren had only scored one two-pointer in the game. Despite this, Antonio Jordan managed to sink another three, and late in the quarter, Cody Weatherspoon’s steal set up an easy layup for Miller. At halftime, Warren held a 37-28 advantage.
3rd Quarter
Miller maintained his stellar play into the third quarter, initiating the period with a beautiful floater. Contributions from David Jordan, Neon’dre Thomas, and Jayden Ridgell, including a total of 10 three-pointers in the game, extended Warren’s lead to 54-47 heading into the final quarter.
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4th Quarter
The Ricebirds closed the gap to within 5 points with 5 minutes left in the game, but Antonio Jordan responded with a crucial driving shot to widen the Lumberjack lead. Miller, relentless in his efforts, added another layup on the counter-attack, earning a foul and sinking the subsequent free throw. Colton Steen’s impactful minutes, marked by a steal and an assist for another Miller layup, helped Warren maintain control. Despite late drama and a contentious foul, resulting in free throws for Stuttgart, the Lumberjacks stood firm, securing the victory with a final score of 71-65.
Up Next
With this win, the Lumberjacks improved their overall record to 7-3, boasting a 6-2 standing in the 8-4A. Their resilience will face another stern test on the road against Watson Chapel on Wednesday night, immediately following the Lady Jacks’ game against Watson Chapel, scheduled to tip off at 4:30 p.m.
Stats:
- Tramond Miller: 31 points, 5 of 9 free throws, 2 steals
- Antonio Jordan: 24 points, 6 of 7 free throws, 12 rebounds
- David Jordan: 8 points, 1 of 2 free throws, 3 rebounds
- Jayden Ridgell: 3 points, 2 rebounds
- Neon’dre Thomas: 2 points, 1 rebound
- Bleyze Fellows: 2 points
- Cam Burks: 1 point, 1 of 2 free throws, 1 rebound
- Cody Weatherspoon: 1 steal
- Colton Steen: 2 rebounds
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