Morrice netted a 3-pointer at the buzzer to win 53-50 over Portland St. Patrick Tuesday night in a non-league season opener for both boys basketball teams.
The Shamrocks fought back from double-digit figures during the night and had a 47-42 lead. Morrice came back to tie it 50-50 and both teams tried 3-pointers at the end. But Morrice prevailed.
St. Patrick coach Mark Scheurer said he was pleased with his team’s effort.
Joe Mackowiak had 24 points and 11 rebounds while John Carley had 17 points for St. Patrick.
“I was very pleased with their perseverance throughout the game after a very sluggish start,” Scheurer said. “We only scored 22 points in the first three quarters but bounced back with 28 in the fourth alone.”
St. Patrick is home Monday against Bellevue.