2024 OHSAA Basketball Regional Semifinal Recap! (Sweet 16)

Final Score: 

#1 MOELLER  39
#2 ELDER  35

Moeller completes the season sweep of Elder knocking off the Panthers at Cintas 39-35. 

The Crusaders survive and advance to the OHSAA Regional Final on Saturday, March 16 vs. #1 Centerville. 

Moeller's only loss this season (26-1) came to the Centerville Elks back on January 5. 

Centerville dropped the Crusaders 62-55 at home in a very close, back and forth contest.

Crusader fans should expect a very similar matchup this time around, especially with a trip to the Final Four on the line. 

#1 Moeller vs. #1 Centerville is this Saturday, March 16 at Xavier University's Cintas Center. 

Tip is currently scheduled for 12:00pm. GO BIG MOE!!! BEAT CENTERVILLE!!! 

Moeller Regional Semifinal Game Highlights: 

AJ McBride was the Player of the Game for the Crusaders finishing with a game high 16 points. 

The senior forward finished shooting 4-9 from the field and a perfect 6-6 from the free throw line.

McBride's night was capped off with a miraculous full court buzzer beater at the end of the 3rd quarter. 

The SCTop10 play completely shifted the momentum and gave the Crusaders a 4 point cushion heading into the 4th.

However, Moeller found themselves trailing Elder 34-35 with under a minute to go in the game. 

GCL South Player of the Year Alex Kazanecki stepped up when Big Moe needed him the most. 

With under 30 seconds remaining, Alex Kazanecki nailed a 3 pointer from the left wing to give the Crusaders a 37-35 lead. 

Kazanecki finished the night with 8 points on 2-3 shooting from the field with 4 rebounds and 2 blocked shots. 

Moeller continues to play excellent defense as they once again held another opponent under 40 points. 

The Crusaders will need that defense to carry over to Saturday's game with the Elks. 

Centerville scored the 2nd most points against the Crusaders this season in the first matchup (62). 

If Big Moe can slow down the potent Centerville attack, Moeller will be heading back to the FINAL FOUR! 

For more information on Saturday's game stay locked to letsgobigmoe.com. 



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