The Recap  The final score was Hamilton Southeastern's only lead, and Carmel held an eight point lead with under two minutes to go.  HSE battled multiple double-digit deficits, and both teams battled foul trouble in a very tightly officiated game.

Carmel
  • Peter Suder, 6'4" sophomore guard
  • Charlie Williams, 6'9" sophomore center
  • Bryan Waddell, 6'6" junior guard
Hamilton Southeastern
  • Mabor Majak, 7'2" senior center
  • Vinny Buccilla, 6'2" junior point guard
  • Kole Hornbuckle, 6'4" senior forward

Five Takes

  • HSE was better in large stretches last night when Mabor Majak was off the floor.  However, the gravity he had on the floor for the Carmel's defense did put three players into foul trouble.
  • Carmel still struggles with physicality.  Last night it created bad angles coming off screens and rushed passes.  
  • HSE is better when Vinny Buccilla is looking to score.
    • Carmel is better when Brian Waddell is looking to score.  
  • Charlie Williams is likely the most skilled big man in the state.  The 6'9" sophomore battled fouls all night, but last night he showed touch over Majak. He's shown it all year.  It was just most impressive last night.  His battle will be keeping weight on.  
  • HSE getting production from DeAndre Rhodes, 6'4" senior forward, and John McCall, 6'4" junior forward, put them over the top.  Both were physically stronger matchups, and as HSE owned the paint, they did the most damage, as especially as the other bigs on both teams were battling fouls.

 

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