Absent coach, Allen men go 1-1

Allen's men's basketball team went 1-1 at the Allen Classic this weekend.

Head coach Andy Shaw welcomed a baby on Saturday and did not coach. The Red Devils look good to start the season

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November 8, 2021 - 10:17 AM

Allen's Ed Wright and Zabriel Boozer on defense vs Ottawa's JV team Photo by Reese Becker / Iola Register

ACC’s men’s basketball team split a pair of games over the weekend at the Allen Classic. On Friday, the Red Devils lost 62-57 to Cowley County Community College. 

Saturday, the Red Devils got back in the win column, beating Ottawa University’s junior varsity team 102-45.

In the first game, the Red Devils started hot, leading 8-7 at one point early in the game. The Red Devils then went cold in the middle portion of the first half, scoring only two points over nine minutes. Allen trailed 37-26 at halftime. 

The Red Devils surged back multiple times in the second half, only to be doomed by turnovers and efficient shooting by Cowley.

Allen shot just under 77% from the free-throw line, making 10 of 13 attempts. 

Ahmed Mahgoub led the Red Devils with 13 points. Zabriel Boozer had nine points and five rebounds. Ed Wright had eight points. Cedric Rollerson and Tyren Shelly both had Tyren Shelley had six points

Cowley has five NCAA Division I transfers this season, making them a formidable foe and the first tough test of the season for Allen. 

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