Bulldog boys win season opener

Posted on Friday, December 7, 2007

A new-look Madison boys’ basketball team pulled away in the second half to win its season opener Friday night over Hamlin, 58-42, at the Middle School Gym.

It was a close first half, as the Bulldogs held off several Charger rallies, eventually holding on to a 23-18 halftime lead. The Bulldog offense got on track in the second half, scoring 35 points to start the season 1-0.

Four Bulldogs finished the night in double-figures. Junior forward Tony Fiegen earned Player of the Game honors with a 19-point, 12-rebound performance. Ryan Steffenson came off the bench to drain three 3-pointers, finishing with 13 points. Trevor Freet and Derrick Weibe both scored 10 points apiece for the 1-0 Bulldogs.

Landon Leiseth led the Hamlin attack with 16 points, while Tylor Struckman and Travis Popham each finished with 9.

The Bulldogs host Tri-Valley Tuesday night in the DSU Classic. Tip-off from the DSU Fieldhouse will be at about 8:00 on Dakota’s Best, 1390 KJAM.