Live updates: Mishawaka Marian falls short to Beech Grove for 3A boys basketball state title
INDIANAPOLIS — 3A No. 2 Mishawaka Marian was gunning for its first-ever boys basketball state championship Saturday against unranked Beech Grove.
It's was the first state finals appearance for either program.
South Bend Tribune writers @JustinbFrommer, @tnoieNDI and @mwanbaugh were at Gainbridge Fieldhouse for complete in-game and postgame coverage, along with South Bend Tribune photographer @TheRobFranklin.
FINAL: Beech Grove 53, Marian 43
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The second-ranked Knights close out their 2021-22 season with a 24-4 record and the program's first ever semi-state championship.
It’s final in Indianapolis. pic.twitter.com/Mo9hTVj8Ty
— Michael Wanbaugh (@mwanbaugh) March 26, 2022
End of 3Q
Beech Grove 36, Mishawaka Marian 34
🏆🏀🔥#IHSAA Class 3A State Championship
Live stats: https://t.co/nCwX7rxy0J— IHSAA (@IHSAA1) March 26, 2022
1:11 left in the 4th — Beech Grove stretches lead to 7
Ball again.
Robb Berger turns to his "We can't guard him"
48-41 Beech Grove. 1:11 left.— Justin Frommer (@JustinbFrommer) March 26, 2022
3:09 left in the 4th — Beech Grove 43, Marian 38
Hornets outrebounding the Knights 33-19
3:09 left. Beech Grove up 43-38 after an Alexander 3-pointer.
Marian has looked out of sync on defense the last couple possessions, and the way it hasn't finished consistently at the rim, if there is going to be a final run, it feels like its got to be here.— Justin Frommer (@JustinbFrommer) March 26, 2022
5:24 left in the 4th — Marian 36, Beech Grove 36
Steal, then a layup by Deaglan Sullivan ties the game.
Deaglan Sullivan scores the first points from either team in the fourth quarter.
We are tied at 36.— Justin Frommer (@JustinbFrommer) March 26, 2022
End of third, Beech Grove 36, Marian 34
Going into the fourth pic.twitter.com/JjJf5v75Er
— Michael Wanbaugh (@mwanbaugh) March 26, 2022
Richard Brooks hits 3-pointer at the buzzer to give Marian some momentum.
Much-needed 3 by @richdollars20 at the buzzer to cut Beech Grove's lead to 36-34 at the end of the third quarter.
Big final 8 minutes to determine the 3A champion.— Justin Frommer (@JustinbFrommer) March 26, 2022
1:24 left in 3rd — Beech Grove 34, Marian 31
Anthony Ball has been a rim protector for Beech Grove. Has altered or black at least 5/6 layup attempts tonight, which has really been the difference.
Hornets up 34-28 after another Cam Brown 3.— Justin Frommer (@JustinbFrommer) March 26, 2022
3:40 left in the 3rd — Beech Grove 31, Marian 28
The game takes a turn as 9-0 run for Beech grove gives them the 31-28 lead
Listen on 95.7 or https://t.co/CweEGue6TX pic.twitter.com/64SfKczTXY— Redeemer Radio 957 Sports (@957Sports) March 26, 2022
Pair of 3-pointers by Cameron Brown gives the Hornets the lead
Beech Grove retakes the lead at 31-28. Back-to-back 3's from Cam Brown to force a Marian timeout. https://t.co/Ror2P77wyj
— Justin Frommer (@JustinbFrommer) March 26, 2022
Start of third quarter
Some quick halftime insight:
Probably one of Marian's worst halves of the year. 11 turnovers, 11 offensive REBs and are still up 22-20.
Those could be easy fixes. 16 minutes from crowning a champion here in Indy.— Justin Frommer (@JustinbFrommer) March 26, 2022
Halftime — Marian 22, Beech Grove 20
Halftime: @MarianHoops 22, Beech Grove 20 pic.twitter.com/Dw0L9VgW8J
— Michael Wanbaugh (@mwanbaugh) March 26, 2022
Sullivan back in with two fouls. @richdollars20 with a slam and steal to get some life back into his team.
Marian up 22-18— Justin Frommer (@JustinbFrommer) March 26, 2022
4:43 left in second — Marian 20, Beech Grove 12
7-0 run for Marian after a @JKakaliaK layup forces a Beech Grove timeout.
Knights have their biggest lead of the night at 20-12
4:43 left in the first half— Justin Frommer (@JustinbFrommer) March 26, 2022
Make that 8
Marian lead back up to 6 at 18-12. @ZionRhoades with a layup, @Jackson_Price10 with his second three.
Knights shooting 50% from behind the arc in the first half.— Justin Frommer (@JustinbFrommer) March 26, 2022
End of 1st — Marian 13, Beech Groove 7
Knights are 3 for 4 on 3-point attempts, and have five personal fouls to the Hornets' zero
END 1Q
Marian holds a 13-7 lead. Big 3 by @Jackson_Price10 to extend the lead to 6.
Marian having trouble keeping 6-6, 200-pounder Anthony Ball off the boards (4 Rebs already).
Marian also in some foul trouble, 5-0 foul count in the first quarter.— Justin Frommer (@JustinbFrommer) March 26, 2022
1:50 left in 1st — Deaglan Sullivan picks up second foul
Dangerous time here for Marian.
Deaglan Sullivan, starting PG and leading scorer picks up two fouls in the first quarter and goes to the bench.
Knights up 10-7— Justin Frommer (@JustinbFrommer) March 26, 2022
3:51 left in 1st — Beech Grove 7, Marian 7
Deaglan Sullivan has four points and Richard Brooks three for Marian
Tied at 7 at the first media timeout
three-point play on a steal, layup and foul shot from BG's Jeremiah Alexander to tie the game.— Justin Frommer (@JustinbFrommer) March 26, 2022
6:10 p.m. — And ... we're off
Game time! #GoKnights pic.twitter.com/64Rr8g9irZ
— Mishawaka Marian (@marianhssports) March 26, 2022
Game time for the @MarianHoops Knights pic.twitter.com/dUE6Ru70pw
— Michael Wanbaugh (@mwanbaugh) March 26, 2022
5:56 p.m. — Starting lineups
Tonight’s starting lineups pic.twitter.com/4M3fCWuGYL
— Michael Wanbaugh (@mwanbaugh) March 26, 2022
5:45 p.m. — Taking the floor at Gainbridge Fieldhouse
The @MarianHoops Knights are here and ready to go. pic.twitter.com/Kzp7vwIt1m
— Michael Wanbaugh (@mwanbaugh) March 26, 2022
5:30 p.m. — 30 minutes to tipoff
A coach’s dream @marianhssports’s Robb Berger takes in the pre-game atmosphere an hour before gametime pic.twitter.com/wgGNs1gQlL
— Justin Frommer (@JustinbFrommer) March 26, 2022
5:10 p.m. — Never hurts to ask
4:30 p.m. — The calm before the storm
About 90 minutes out, @marianhssports is here at Gainbridge Fieldhouse getting ready for its first state title game in program history. pic.twitter.com/4rtYnDkyMT
— Justin Frommer (@JustinbFrommer) March 26, 2022
In the past two weeks Tom Noie has covered Notre Dame men's hoops in Brooklyn, N.Y., Dayton, Ohio and San Diego. Tonight he turns his attention to Marian boys hoops in Indianapolis.
Six days after covering an @MarchMadnessMBB game in San Diego, an Indiana High School state finals game in Indianapolis pic.twitter.com/Xy0Z0lXabN
— Tom Noie (@tnoieNDI) March 26, 2022
Saturday morning breakfast
Not just another day. ... but you still got to eat.
The @marianhssports Knights are up and ready to go.
T-8 hours till tip. pic.twitter.com/DAJTYNkTqa— Justin Frommer (@JustinbFrommer) March 26, 2022
Friday night shootaround at Gainbridge Field House
📸 from Gainbridge @marianhssports @SBTsports @SBTribune pic.twitter.com/fuV3CaQ6H3
— Justin Frommer (@JustinbFrommer) March 25, 2022
The Knights wrapped up practice at Gainbridge Fieldhouse. Back to the hotel for dinner and to watch the NCAA tournament. #GoKnights pic.twitter.com/IZFpkUiYIu
— Mishawaka Marian (@marianhssports) March 25, 2022
Pregaming
► Meet Marian High School IHSAA state-final bound boys basketball team
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► Marian advances to 3A Indiana boys state title game for first time in program history
This article originally appeared on South Bend Tribune: Live updates: Mishawaka Marian-Beech Grove for Indiana 3A state title
