Cardinals fall just short in 51-48 setback to DeMatha

Bishop Ireton's Patrick Moseh (2) became the third Cardinal senior headed for college hoops when he committed to Wheeling Jesuit

Although Daniel Noe put 24 points on the scoreboard, the Cardinals fell to DeMatha 51-48. DeMatha locked in the win in the fourth quarter on a three-pointer from Corey Henson.

The Cardinals closed out the first half 23-19 on the heels of a 13-2 run. However, it wasn’t enough to overcome DeMatha’s 32 points in the final two quarters of the game. The Stags turned the game in the third quarter on a strange play that yielded a rare six-point possession. With Ireton nursing a 32-28 lead, a layup by DeMatha was followed immediately by a technical foul on the Cardinals. Following a pair of successful free throws and a jumper on the subsequent possession following the free throws, the Cards came back into their offensive zone down 34-32.

Patrick Moseh, newly commited to Wheeling Jesuit, also had a strong game for Ireton with 18 points. Also chipping in for the Cardinals were Chandler Wilder (1 point, 2 rebounds), Nicholas Schmelzer (2 points, 1 rebound) and Ty Quarles (3 points).

The Cardinals (13-8, 4-7) finished the game with 28 rebounds (11 offensive/17 defensive). DeMatha, (18-2, 9-2) were led by Corey Henson and Brock Ruble, each with 10 points.

No rest for the redbirds in the WCAC, as they travel to St. Johns for a Tuesday showdown, and return to Godley Gym the following night to make up an earlier snow delayed contest with the Cadets. Both varsity tilts are slated for 7:30 tipoffs.