The Atlantic Trojans basketball team found themselves in a completive game and lost a lead in the third quarter to lose 77-60 at home against the ACGC Chargers. Out of the gate the Trojans came shooting well led by Colton Rasmussen who had 24 points on the night. Rasmussen ignited a Trojans offense that led 13-9 by the end of the first. Going into the second, Atlantic continually applied pressure while switching into zone defenses to confuse ACGC and that created a 27-22 Trojan lead at halftime.

Going into the third quarter the Trojans lost all steam and consistently turned the ball over. Noah Kading also helped the Chargers set the tone in the third quarter making four baskets alone. When the third quarter ended, ACGC was up 50-42. In the fourth quarter not much changed for both teams besides the offensive output from Gavin McLaren. McLaren scored 7 baskets, including a three pointer from the corner. In the end it wouldn’t be enough as ACGC would beat Atlantic 77-60. The win starts the Charger’s season off 1-0.

The Chargers were led by Noah Kading with 26 points and Anthony Solarzano with 15. Atlantic’s top scores was Colton Rasmussen with 24 and Gavin McLaren scoring 17.

In his first game as Head Coach for the Trojans, Coach Dalton Franken explained how the performance and turnovers in the second half cost Atlantic the win.

The Trojans now sit at 0-1 and head to Glenwood on Friday to take on the Rams. The opening tip is set for 6:00 p.m.