Hoptown almost scores more in the 3rd quarter than they did in the first half. Henderson looks tired, but still playing with heart. Simmons out has really hurt the Colonels. Hoptown outscored Henderson 24-9 in the 3rd.

Simmons back on the floor with 4 fouls. 52-37.

Hoptown's press is relentless another steal Edwards drives and is fouled. 3 TO in a row. Henderson can't seem to get it past half court.

Cager got a little too aggressive on the press...his 4 foul.

54-39 with 6:07 left.

Lob and dunk to Matlock 56-39

henderson has only made 1 free throw in the 2nd half I think. That and Tiger's pressure is the difference

mass subs for hopkinsville.

58-41, 3:00 left

Simmons fouls out with an ill advised drive and charge. Simmons held to only 2 points...

60-41 2:00 left

Kind of disappointed Hoptown won't get the chance to play Ballard. Really wanted to see that game. Trinity is just as scary tho for obvious reasons.

Lots of fouls going on right now. Really long last 2 minutes of the game. I thought this one would be closer, just like the battle in the first half. Hoptown making a statement here I think. Henderson not as good as last year, but still Henderson.

Starters being replaced on both sides.

64-47 FINAL. Tigers are 30-2 and 2nd Region Champs. They will play South Oldham from Region 8 on Wed. at 12 noon in Lexington!