Portage saw some tournament action on Saturday. They enjoyed a cozy 53-37 victory over the Curwensville Golden Tide.
Portage found their leader in freshman Tyson Burkett, who shot 55% from the field to rack up 13 points along with six boards and four steals. Darnell Caldwell was another key player, putting up four points and 11 rebounds.
Portage was working as a unit and finished the game with 13 assists. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Curwensville only posted six.
Several Golden Tide players turned in solid performances despite ultimately coming up short. Perhaps the best among those players was Evan McCartney, who posted 14 points and seven boards. Another player making a difference was Dante Lezzer, who earned seven points.
The win got Portage back to even at 1-1. As for Curwensville, their defeat dropped their record down to 0-2.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming matchups. Portage will head out to square off against Marion Center at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday. The contest will give the Mustangs their first taste of in-conference action this season. As for Curwensville, they are packing up and heading out on the road for their first away game of the season: they will challenge Union at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday.
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