MONETT, Mo. — Nevada’s boys basketball team improved to 4-1 in Big 8 West play with Saturday’s 49-41 victory at Monett.
Nevada coach Shaun Gray noted his squad will host McDonald County on Friday night for the Big 8 West title.
The Tigers (10-12) finished strong in Saturday’s road game, as Nevada outscored Monett 16-11 in the fourth quarter.
The game was tied at 14 at the end of the first quarter and was deadlocked at 22 at intermission.
Nevada was clinging to a 33-30 advantage at the end of the third quarter. The Tigers outscored the Cubs by five in the final frame.
Brice Budd scored 12 points for Nevada, while Drew Beachler had 10, Jack Cheaney added nine and Cade Beshore chipped in eight points.
Jason Garner scored 13 points to lead the Cubs (9-11, 1-3 Big 8 West), while Blaine Salsman added 10.
Before Friday’s showdown with the Mustangs, Nevada will host Pleasant Hill on Tuesday night inside Wynn Gymnasium.
