ANDERSON, Mo. — Senior forward Drew Beachler stole an inbounds pass and made the game-winning layup at the buzzer to give the Nevada Tigers a thrilling 46-44 victory over the Carl Junction Bulldogs on Saturday in the seventh-place game of the Mustang Classic.
This one was close all the way.
Nevada led 18-12 at the end of the first quarter and the Tigers were up 29-25 at halftime.
By the end of the third quarter, Nevada’s lead was 35-33.
Both teams scored 11 points in the fourth quarter. The game was tied with 1.7 seconds left when Beachler recorded his steal and bucket to lift the Tigers to victory.
Beachler and junior Brice Budd scored 10 points apiece to lead Nevada, while junior Riddick Shook and sophomore Caden Klumpp added eight points apiece. Senior point guard Cade Beshore chipped in seven points.
Senior Ky Warren scored 10 points to lead the Bulldogs. He was the lone CJ player in double figures.
Carl Junction freshman Cooper Vediz added eight points, freshman Brody Pant had seven and sophomore Wyatt McAfee and junior Jacob Kennedy each scored six points.
Nevada (2-7) hosts Harrisonville on Tuesday.
Carl Junction (4-5) returns to McDonald County on Jan. 2 for a date with the Mustangs.
Also of note, the Tigers and Bulldogs will meet again in Carl Junction on Jan. 24.
Mustang Classic All-Tournament Team
Isaiah Sealy, Springdale
Courtland Muldrew, Springdale
Amare Witham, Glendale
Ta’Veaion Washington, Glendale
Drew Brasuell, Van Buren
Levi Steele, Southside
Jack Gogue, Richmond
Cross Dowd, McDonald County
Drew Beachler, Nevada
Cooper Vediz, Carl Junction
