United Tribes wins 6th straight by downing league leading Dawson 108-96

United Tribes moved a game behind Dawson Community College in the standings with a 108-96 win on Sunday afternoon.  

It was a wild first half with both teams playing fast and scoring a lot of points. There were 8 lead changes and 2 ties and the Thunderbirds connected on 10-25 3-pointers. Five of those were from Cayden Redfield and four of them from Jayce Archambault. Dawson shot 57% from the field and 46% from the 3-point line to keep pace. The Bucs built a 51-42 lead on a dunk by Joe Mpoyo, but the Thunderbirds scored the final eight points of the half to pull within one point at 51-50.

In the second half, United Tribes only shot twelve 3's, connecting on six of them. Instead, they took the ball to the paint and shot 65% in the final twenty minutes. There were seven more lead changes and seven more ties after the break. Tribes finally seized control on a 3-pointer by Jesse White and then his ensuing drive that led to two more points. Dawson tried to battle back, but in the end just couldn't stop the Thunderbirds from scoring, giving up 58 points in the second half.

Dawson outrebounded United Tribes 47-33, but turned it over 19 times.  The Thunderbrids dished out 33 assists on the night and shot 54% for the game.

Redfield had a monster night for UTTC with 27 points on 10-13 shooting from the field and 6-8 shooting from long range. Archambault also posted a career high with 22 points.

DK Middleton finished with 17 points and 10 asssists.  White reached double figures with 14 points and 7 assists.  Trisitin Davis continued his steady play with 10 points, 5 rebounds, and 5 asssists.  

Four Buccaneers were in double figures led by Aidan Fishell's 21 points and 6 assists. Walker Doman had 16 points and 7 rebounds.

United Tribes climbs to 17-6 overall and 11-4 in conference with the win.

The Thunderbirds bounce back with another home game Monday night against Miles Community College at 7:30pm.