LIBERAL, Mo. — Thomas Jefferson built a 13-point lead by the end of the first quarter and took a 21-point margin into the fourth quarter on the way to a 68-48 win over Pierce City on Tuesday in the opening round of the Tony Dubray Classic.
Drew Goodhope scored 10 points in the first quarter as the Cavaliers built a 19-6 lead, which turned into a 15-point lead by halftime. Thomas Jefferson outscored Pierce City 17-9 in the third period to build an insurmountable lead on the way to the win.
Goodhope led the Cavaliers in scoring with 24 points to go along with four assists. Goodhope knocked for four 3-pointers in the win. Jay Ball recorded a double-double after scoring 17 points and pulling down 16 rebounds to go along with six blocks, while Tyler Brouhard had 10 rebounds, six points and added four points. Jake Jarrett had seven points and Luke Miller finished with six.
Clayton O’Hara led Pierce City with 16 points, while Garrett Jesperson finished with nine and Austin Beaty eight.
Thomas Jefferson takes on St. Mary’s Colgan in the semifinal round of the Tony Dubray Classic at 7 p.m. on Thursday
