HINSDALE CENTRAL HOLIDAY CLASSIC

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Game Recap

HINSDALE, Ill. – A big fourth quarter spurred Lincoln-Way Central past Schaumburg 51-45 in the consolation bracket of the 2023 Hinsdale Central Holiday Classic on Thursday.

The Knights (4-8 record) had just come off a rough third quarter where they only shot 11 percent from the field while being outscored 17-6 in the period. But LWC flipped the script in the final quarter by shooting 55 percent on field goals and 9 of 10 from the free throw line. Schaumburg (9-6 record) managed only four points in a seven-minute span while the Knights put up 17 points of their own. Back-to-back threes by Lucas Andresen and two free throws by Korey Cagnolatti at 40-38 gave the Knights the lead for good.

The two teams shot 39 percent from the field in the first half, with the Saxons controlling the boards by a 17-10 margin. Schaumburg's Zion Young racked up four blocks in the half while patroling the paint. But it was Lincoln-Way Central who went into the halftime break up 24-19.

The final stats saw Andresen put up 14 points, five rebounds and three steals. LWC only shot 38 percent from the field but 45 percent from long distance (5-11). Korey Cagnolatti came off the bench to contribute 10 points and five steals. Kevin Barrett had eight points and six assists.

The Saxons shot 42 percent on field goals but only 14 percent on threes (2-14) and 54 percent on free throws (7-13). Jordan Tunis posted a team-high 14 points. Tyler March added 11 points and nine rebounds.

Lincoln-Way Central will take on the winner of Lane Tech/Morton in tomorrow’s consolation game at 2:00 p.m. Schaumburg will face the loser of Lane Tech/Morton in a consolation contest tomorrow at 11:00 a.m.