It was fun while it lasted, but Champaign Central's undefeated season came to an end after three games on Saturday. They fell to the Edwardsville Tigers 69-63. The loss was the Maroons' first of the season.
When it comes to explaining why Champaign Central lost, don't look at Chris Bush. Despite the final result, he went 8 for 12 en route to 21 points plus six rebounds. The team also got some help courtesy of David Hasenstab, who had eight points plus two steals.
Even though they lost, Champaign Central was working as a unit and finished the game with 14 assists. That's the most assists they've managed all season.
Having lost for the first time this season, Champaign Central fell to 3-1. As for Edwardsville, the victory for them keeps them at an undefeated 4-0.
Champaign Central will be defending their home-court for the first time this season they go up against Springfield at 7:00 p.m. on Wednesday. One thing working in Champaign Central's favor is that they have posted at least 55 points every time they've taken the court this season. As for Edwardsville, they are taking a road trip to take on Alton at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. Alton will roll in looking for their fifth straight win, something Edwardsville surely won't give up without a fight.
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