Robert Carter
The North Jefferson News

After being down as many as 11 points in the second half, the Patriots climbed back and Joey Lawrence tied it at 51-51 with 2:31 left.

The teams traded baskets, then with :43.1 left, Jordan guard Tyler Pelkey nailed a 3-pointer from the corner for what proved to be the game-winning shot.

On the ensuing possession, MJ point guard Mark Louis stole the ball in front of the Brewer bench, was fouled and hit a free throw at the line. That was all the Blue Devils needed as they hit their last four foul shots to win.

Brewer ran out to a 20-7 lead in the first period, thanks to five 3-pointers, but Jordan applied pressure from Louis, Pelkey and Marquis Dobbs in the second to take the lead with 1:10 left in the first half.

Jordan plays Athens in the Northeast Regional next Wednesday at Wallace State-Hanceville.

Brewer: Brandon Elder 13 (3 threes), Jeffrey David 12, Westin Pritchett 8, Joey Lawrence 6, Garrett Tucker 5, Cody Benitez 4, Kyle Speegle 3, Austin Morris 2.

Jordan: Tyler Pelkey 29 (12 each in 2nd and 4th quarters), Mark Louis 17, Ben Hardiman 7, Connor Moon 4, Luke Agnesia 2, Seth Barnett 1, Cole Woodward 1.

Fouled out: Lawrence, Speegle. Technical fouls: None.