BREAKING: In a nail-biting overtime clash, the Central Lakes College Raiders suffered a devastating 96-91 defeat against the Minnesota State Community and Technical College Spartans on December 2 in Brainerd. This thrilling match ended with the Raiders falling short after a fierce back-and-forth battle.
Eli Tautges and Korde Roseman led the Raiders, each scoring 17 points, but it wasn’t enough to secure a win. Central Lakes College’s Wylee Dauenbaugh contributed 14 points, while Delbert Hardin added 12 points. Despite a strong effort, the Raiders faced an uphill challenge as the Spartans executed a remarkable comeback in overtime.
The Raiders initially took the lead in the first half but fell behind as the Spartans rallied. The final score reflected a hard-fought game, with the Spartans’ Braylon Baldwin emerging as a standout player, scoring 25 points. The Spartans capitalized on key moments, ultimately sealing their victory in overtime.
Statistics from the game show the Spartans shot 47.7% from the field, while the Raiders maintained a close 47.3% shooting percentage. Three-point shooting was a highlight for both teams, with the Raiders hitting 62.5% of their attempts compared to the Spartans’ 40%.
This loss places the Raiders at an overall record of 2-5. As they regroup, they will look to bounce back when they host Minnesota West at 7:30 p.m. on February 5. Fans will be eager to see how the team responds after this intense matchup.
Stay tuned for more updates as the Raiders aim to recover from this tough defeat and find their rhythm in the coming games.
