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Cougars Win Tournament Opener

February 19, 2019 By Richard C. Gilbert

Alexander Central 70
McDowell 65

Alexander Central rallied to win their opening game in the Northwestern Conference Men’s Basketball Tournament on Tuesday in Taylorsville. The host Cougars spotted the visitors a 20-12 lead after the first quarter but were down only 3 by halftime. The third period is where AC took control of the contest by outscoring the Titans 20-12.

Jem Lowrance paced the Cougars with 25 points and 11 rebounds. Zach Wooten had 14 points including 4-4 from behind the three point line. Jamison Benfield added 12 as the Blue and Gold pushed their season record to 17-8. Next up, Coach Ed Wills and the Cougars will play the winner of the West Caldwell-Hickory game in the semi-finals Thursday in Hickory.

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