The Grayson Vikings, led by the three point shooting of Judah Peña used a huge 10-1 run in the second half to grab their first win of the year; 89-79 over visiting Eastern Oklahoma State College (EOSC) on Wednesday, Nov. 12.
EOSC led for the entirety of the first half, getting a double digit lead at one point, but the Vikings battled back, getting a Nick Schorr three to bring the Vikings within a point with 1:00 left in the first half. EOSC scored the final four points to take a five point lead into the half.
In the second half, a 7-2 run by Grayson tied the game at 45 on a basket from Mykel Valrie. Both teams traded baskets, and Peña broke the tie on a three with 16:10 to play in the second half. The Vikings kept their slim lead, but EOSC took the lead 63-60, before Caleb Alcineus answered with a 3 to tie it at 63-63. After a defensive stop, Peña broke the tie for good with a three pointer, and Farvens Ulysse had a wide open layup after the defense collapsed on Valrie and Peña to cap the 10-1 run. Alcineus put the exclamation mark on the game with a two handed dunk to send the Vikings to the victory.
Valrie led the way with 23 points, Fletcher Jr had 19 and Alcineus had a season high 13 points off the bench.
The Vikings will remain home taking on Paris on Friday, Nov. 14. Tip-off from Viking Gym is set for 6pm.
