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Eisenhower bounces back with 57-55 win

SAEGERTOWN — The Eisenhower boys basketball team lost a heartbreaker to Titusville in overtime in its last game.

The Knights came out determined Tuesday night against Saegertown that there would be no repeat.

Eisenhower fought off a cold-shooting first quarter to lead at the half 31-25 over the Panthers.

It was a lead they would not give up.

Junior Kris Bunk had another big game as he led the Knights with 20 points. Teammate Wyatt Lookenhouse added 14 points.

The two teams traded baskets, but the knights held on to their lead and the third quarter ended with the Knights up by four points 44-40.

Bunk, was sent to the charity line four times in the final quarter and he made three of them, but the biggest one came with 8 seconds left in the game to put the Knights up 57-53.

The Panthers would find the net at the buzzer, but Eisenhower held the ball for the 57-55 win.

“We had a season low for turnovers. Kris Bunk had a great game for us. He just gets better each game,” Eisenhower head coach Ryan Mangini said. “Kael Hunt had a big steal for us in the final minute.”

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