Big Second Half Propels Roadrunners to 88-82 Victory over Diablo Valley
| Final | 1 | 2 | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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Butte | 36 | 52 | 88 |
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Diablo Valley | 50 | 32 | 82 |
Pleasant Hill, Calif. - A 52-point second half propelled the Butte men's basketball team to a 88-82 victory over Diablo Valley on Tuesday evening.
Four of the five Roadrunners racked up double-figures in the points column, led by sophomore Ozzy Meadows' 21 on 61.5 percent shooting. Sophomore Rolontae Knowles added 19, while sophomore Isaac Wood and freshman Anthony Montoya chipped in 15 and 14, respectively.
Knowles and sophomore Taylor Keating led the team with eight boards each, while Meadows added six rebounds and a team-high five assists.
The Roadrunners overcame a 14-point halftime deficit, outscoring the Vikings 52-32 in the second half.
Butte (3-4) looks to equalize its record at Foothill. The Roadrunners will tip off at 5 p.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 29.