12
Republic locked down on defense in the second half to avoid a big upset in Central Ozark Conference West play. The Tigers allowed 38 points in the first half, but allowed only 12 in the second half. Republic trailed by as many as 15 points in the third quarter before storming back to knock off Neosho 57-50.
69.8
CJ Uhl’s shooting percentage from the field leads Republic’s offensive efficiency this season. While many players contribute to the Tigers’ success, Uhl’s ability to finish around the basket has been remarkable – he’s converting more than two-thirds of his shot attempts. That kind of consistency gives Republic a reliable scoring option when they need a bucket.
13.3
The Tigers’ average margin of victory tells the story of their dominance on both ends of the floor. Republic is outscoring opponents by more than 13 points per game, largely due to a defense that’s holding teams to just 50 points per contest. That defensive effort, combined with an efficient offense shooting 58% from the field, has Republic controlling most of their games from start to finish.
61.4
The third quarter has been money time for Republic this season. The Tigers are shooting a blistering 61.4% (effective FG%) from the field coming out of halftime, using that efficiency to build leads or erase deficits. That kind of execution after intermission shows Republic’s ability to make adjustments and impose their will when games are on the line.
12.87
In their victories this season, Republic is outperforming opponents’ shooting efficiency by an average of 12.87%. That number drops dramatically in losses, where the Tigers actually shoot slightly worse than their opponents (-1.10%). The stark difference highlights how Republic’s shooting efficiency often determines the outcome of their games.
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