Varsity Basketball vs. VIC Championship – VES

Hargrave Military Academy lost its opening game of the VIC Tournament to the Bishops of Virginia Episcopal School. In a rematch of a two point win five days earlier, VES was able to defeat the Tigers 53-48. The Tigers were tied with the Bishops at the end of one quarter of play, but the second quarter was all VES, as the Bishops doubled the Tigers output to take a nine point halftime lead.

The third quarter saw no change as the Bishops took a nine point lead into the fourth. Solid defense and a flurry of three point baskets by Adrien Lucienne brought the Tigers all the way back and gave them a two point lead with four minutes remaining. Foul problems caught up with the Tigers as two starters accumulated their fifth fouls. The Bishops converted nine of eleven freethrows down the stretch to preserve the victory.

Hargrave was lead by Quinton Coples with 24 points and 10 rebounds. Adrien Lucienne contributed with 15 points and 5 assists. The Tigers return to action on February 26, 2008 in the first round of the State Tournament. Hargrave will travel to take on Norfolk Collegiate. Tip is set for 6:00.

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