Washburn pulled away for an 81-59 victory over Truman on a day the Bulldogs hosted a successful first “Field Day” game for area elementary students. The Ichabods led by two, after one quarter, then extended their advantage to 40-29 by halftime and continued to stretch the lead in the second half. Payton Sterk led the 2-4 Ichabods with 22 points. Jordan Cunningham paced Truman with 18. The Bulldogs drop their third straight to fall to 2-3.
Elementary students from La Plata, Kirksville, Madison, Monroe City, North Shelby, Prairie Song Academy, Grundy R-5 and Brashear attended the game. Here is the postgame interview with Truman coach Theo Dean:
