KANSAS CITY, Mo. — The Neosho Wildcats finished strong on Wednesday night.
A big fourth quarter turned a close one into a rout, as Neosho rolled to a 66-32 win over Cameron at the Twelve Courts of Christmas basketball tournament at Hy-Vee Arena.
The Wildcats led 39-28 at the end of the third quarter, but Neosho outscored Cameron 27-4 in the final frame to blow the game open.
Three players scored in double figures for the Wildcats, as K’dyn Waters led the way with 15 points, while Isaiah Green had 14 and Carter Fenske added 10.
Also for Neosho, Kael Smith had eight points, Carter Baslee added six and Collier Hendricks scored five.
“We played great defense all night,” Neosho coach Zane Culp said. “Carter Fenske had a big first half shooting the ball and making plays. K’dyn Waters and Isaiah Green did great on the top of our zone getting steals and finishing at the rim.”
Neosho led 10-7 at the end of the first quarter and the Wildcats were up 30-21 at halftime.
“It was a really fun night all the way around,” Culp said. “It was an exciting way to go into the break. We are excited to go and compete in our holiday tournament.”
Neosho is now 5-2.
The Wildcats meet Cassville on Dec. 28 at the Neosho Holiday Classic.
