I disagree. IMO, like stated by others, if NCC would be more selective and take better shoots (not the first 3-point shot) this game is not close. NCC allowed Highlands to hang around. If Towells had any help, the outcome would have been different.
NCC needs to transition more and not let the other team setup their defense. This team is much better when they are getting to the middle of the lane looking to dump it off to their bigs for easy baskets. It also allows them to crash the offensive boards for easy stick backs. There are not many teams that have their length (Schulte, McDonald, Seibert).
NCC has the potential to win the region, however they need to make some adjustment and go back to their strengths.