Jana Paulsen

Ripon RC 2-3,0-0 Midwest Conference

Carthage CARTH 3-2,0-0 CCIW

Ripon RC

2-3,0-0 Midwest Conference

Final

Nov. 26, 2024

Carthage CARTH

3-2,0-0 CCIW

Score By Periods
Team	1	2	F
Ripon RC	33	33	66
Carthage CARTH	40	36	76

Game Recap: #22 Men's Basketball | 11/26/2024 8:21:00 PM

Firebirds Hold Off Ripon for 76-66 Triumph

Next Game:

at University of Wisconsin-Whitewater

11/30/2024 | 5 p.m.

Full Schedule

Nov. 30 (Sat) / 5 p.m.

at University of Wisconsin-Whitewater

History

KENOSHA - The Carthage College men's basketball defense held strong for a 10-point win against Ripon Tuesday evening 76-66.

AJ Johnson got the Firebirds on the board after a layup two minutes into the game.
Ripon and Carthage battled neck and neck for the lead, with both teams trading baskets. Ripon held a margin against the Firebirds by no more than two.
A three-pointer from Tanner Lamb gave Carthage a three-point lead, which AJ Williams extended as he followed up with back-to-back three-pointers, making it 24-18.
The two teams battled for baskets, but the Carthage defense held strong, holding a lead of two or more for the remainder of the half to end leading 40-33.
The Firebirds came in hot to start the second half of the game. After a jumper from AJ Williams, Riley Brooks started the second half strong offensively with 10 straight points to extend the Firebirds' lead to 52-36.
Carthage continued to advance their advantage as the Red Hawks fought to lessen the deficit.
With 5:45 left in the half, Ripon got within ten twice. However, a lone free throw from Ryan Johnson and two from AJ Williams made it 76-64.
The visitors fought to gain a lead with another pair of free throws but ultimately faced defeat as the Firebirds won the game 76-66.

AJ Williams led the way in both points with 17 and rebounds with eight.
Ryan Johnson followed closely behind with 15 points and seven rebounds.
Riley Brooks trailed both Williams and Johnson scoring 15 points, and four rebounds.
Garrett Arnold led the team in assists with four.