January 24, 2012

WALLER-PRINCE WILLS WARREN WIN

31 points lead Warriors to 65-62 overtime win over Clark

by Mark Kusenberger

SAsports.com Senior Writer

At times, Taureen Waller-Prince seems unstoppable. 

His fallaway jumper, combined with his ability to fight through double and triple teams to score in the post, have earned him a scholarship at Long Island University and early favorite status for San Antonio player of the year.

When Warren needed to establish a lead, they went to Waller-Prince and he scored 11 points in the first quarter. 

Then, when Clark twice took the lead in the final minutes of regulation, they went to Waller-Prince again.  He scored Warren’s last six points of regulation and the first two in overtime, leading the Warriors to a 65-62 victory Tuesday evening at the Paul Taylor field house. 

Waller-Prince’s opening bucket in overtime ignited a 12-0 run, which included two three-pointers from Anthony Trevino.  Trevino scored no points in regulation, but was ready for his overtime opportunity. 

Warren’s biggest lead in overtime (62-50) was greater than their biggest lead in regulation, 20-12 early in the second quarter.  Clark trailed 65-58 with less than 19 seconds left in overtime, scoring their last two baskets in rapid succession. 

The Cougars twice took the lead in the fourth quarter, 48-46 on one Shawn Gulley score, then 50-48 on a dunk.  The first time, Waller-Prince response by drawing a foul and hitting two free throws.  The second time, Waller-Prince hit a field goal to tie the game with 2 minutes remaining. 

Clark used up the last two minutes of regulation on their final possession, missing with a minute remaining, getting an offensive rebound, then playing for the last shot without converting. 

Adam Perez led the Cougars with 17 points, hitting a pair of three pointers in Clark’s last ditch drive in overtime.  Cal Harr hit three treys on his way to 13 points. 

Warren (25-4, 8-2 in 27-5A) takes over second place in 27-5A with the victory, one game behind Brandeis in the loss column.  Clark (20-7, 8-3 in 27-5A) is in third place, one game ahead of 7-4 O’Connor. 

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CLARK SCORING: Adam Perez 17, Cal Harr 13, Travis Matthews 12, Shawn Gulley 10, John Chapman 8, Carter Josephs 2, Jake Lindsey, Justin Brickman, Troy Ogletree

WARREN SCORING: Taureen Waller-Prince 31, Jordan Corona 11, Jerell Ellis 8, Anthony Trevino 6, Paris Collins 4, Eric Campos 3, Demarcus Garcia 2