Lake City coasts to IEL victory

SANDPOINT — Nick Fromm had 20 points, 10 rebounds and four steals to lead Lake City as they used second chance points to build an early double digit lead and coast to a 53-35 IEL win over Sandpoint Monday night at Les Rogers Court.

It was the third road game in four nights for Lake City (12-5, 6-3), who shook off the weary legs and controlled the paint.

"Fromm had a big game inside," said Lake City coach James Thackery of his junior post. "He kind of had his way in there and was able to convert a lot of second shots down low."

Neither team shot very well, but the Bulldogs' near 10-minute scoring lull in the first half proved too much to overcome. Mat Lawrence led Sandpoint (7-11, 2-8) with 12 points and seven rebounds, and aside from three Ryan Armbruster 3-pointers in the first half, Lake City took away the Bulldogs perimeter game.

"We didn't shoot very well," said Bulldogs' coach Tyler Haynes as his team shot 12-42 from the field. "When Lake City goes up by 15 it's like being down 25. They were more prepared than us; I take full responsibility."

Sandpoint will play their final regular season game at Lakeland in a contest that was moved to Friday night.

Lake City 14 9 8 22 — 53

Sandpoint 5 9 7 14 — 35

LAKE CITY — Stoddard 11, Bridges 4, Carroll 7, Wheelock 8, Colburn 2, Myers 0, Beusan 0, Fromm 20, Staggs 0, Frederickson 1.

SANDPOINT — Meaux 4, Armbruster 9, P. Gibson 0, Hanson 6, K. Gibson 0, Lawrence 12, Allen 2, Swerin 2, Karl 0, Bessler 0.