AFTON – The hot shooting from the Afton Crimson Knights in the first quarter quickly cooled down once the visiting Oxford Blackhawks changed their defense in the second quarter. The defense continued into the next half, aiding in the 79-52 win on the road for Oxford. But the big difference in the contest was the trips to the foul line. 

Over the course of the 32 minutes, Oxford shot 35 attempts for the game, making 22 while the home team shot just four total. 

In the first eight minutes of play, the Crimson Knights dailed in from long-distance to score nine of their 17 points. Afton held a three point lead over the Blackhawks after the quarter.

The second quarter brought change by Oxford as they switched up their defensive scheme against Afton. In return, the Blackhawks held the Crimson Knights to ust nine points while Jason Davis and Brad Beckwith each scored eight points during the team’s 22 point run before the halftime break.

After the intermission, Oxford went the free-throw line for 17 attempts, sinking nine on their way to another big quarter in the scoring column. Blackhawks’ Xavier Cruz shot 5-for-8 from the line (62.5-percent), the most by any on the team in the third. Davis also added 10 points in the quarter.

Afton was again limited to just seven points for the third. But in the final quarter of play, the Crimson Knights turned on the scoring switch as Tyler King put up 11 of his team-high 20 points.