The Republic Tigers used a 19-1 run to start the 2nd half, on the way to a 54-43 win over Marshfield in the Rogersville Tournament. Nick Yocum scored 27 points for the Tigers.
Republic trailed 23-18 at halftime, but they jumped on Marshfield during the first six minutes of the 2nd half. By the time their run was over, Republic led 37-24.
Marshfield made the game interesting again, and cut the lead to six in the fourth quarter, but Yocum and Jake Fletcher hit free throws down the stretch to seal the win.
Fletcher had 9 points, Jonathan Combs had 8, and Nick Dibben had 7 for Republic. Fletcher also had four rebounds and four assists for the Tigers.
Republic is back in action next Tuesday at Central.
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