ELY— Turnovers have proven costly in back-to-back losses for the Timberwolves this past week. Playing on home hardwood on Monday, the Wolves fell behind early and couldn’t catch up in an 81-41 pounding at the hands of Mt. Iron-Buhl.
“We had 20 first half turnovers which led to easy baskets for them,” said Ely Head Coach Tom McDonald. “We struggled offensively again and couldn’t generate anything.” The Wolves have faced troubles all year against larger, more athletic squads and they faced two of them this week in the Rangers and the Bluestreaks.
Sophomore guard Jack Davies mustered at least some offense for the Wolves on Tuesday, dropping in 13 points, while junior guard Caid Chittum added 12.
Tuesday’s contest was a virtual carbon copy of last Friday night’s contest at Chisholm. “We lost 79-38 and 19 first half turnovers did us in,” said McDonald. “Chisholm shot well and ran away with it.”
Chittum led the Wolves offensively this time, with 13 pts, while sophomore guard Drew Johnson notched 11 rebounds and six assists.
The Wolves travel to South Ridge on Friday. They’ll be back home next Monday to host North Woods as the regular winds down. They’ll host Fond du Lac in the regular season finale on Friday, March 1.