After the Saints pull a two point lead with 2:56 left, Coach Rylee Hernandez calls a timeout to discuss how to pressure Cloud for the rest of the game. The Saints stayed on top for the last three minutes getting a 62-56 win over Cloud despite being down 16 points by halftime.

As the Saints rebounded the ball, Malachi McReed, who ended the night with 15 points, was open for a layup down the middle of the lanel. This put the Saints up 52-50 with 2:54 left on the clock giving them a 22-5 run in the half.

Julian McGowan dribbles into the Thunderbirds defense and goes up for the layup, hoping to draw a foul. He ended the night with two points, four rebounds, one assist and one steal for the Saints.

Taye Donald watches the baseline to hit his teammate with a pass. In the final minute, the Saints tried to run out the clock.. The final score was 62 – 56 in favor of the Saints. With this victory they remain with two games won and one lost in the KJCCC.

Malachi McReed from Brooklyn, NY defends his position as the Thunderbirds offense sets up. McReed was a vital piece of encouragement for the team.

Sophomore Ahamadou Sillah tries to score a basket and give Seward two more points. Two Cloud County players try to block Sillah’s attack in the paint.