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The Daily Iowan

The independent newspaper of the University of Iowa community since 1868

The Daily Iowan

The independent newspaper of the University of Iowa community since 1868

The Daily Iowan

Miralax upsets Blar

No. 3 Team Miralax upset top-seeded Blar, 56-47, in the Co-Rec championship Wednesday night in the Field House.

Miralax heavily relied on big man Tony Brontner, who scored a team high 19 points. Brontner, who was double-teamed for much of the game, held his own defensively, stopping Blar’s dribble-drive offense.

In the final minutes of regulation, Brett Behoogh, who added 14 points, hit seven clutch free throws to effectively give Miralax the victory.

Kellen Bubach scored a team high 20 points in Blar’s losing effort. Thanks to four 3-pointers by Bubach, Blar led by two at halftime before falling in the second half.

But Miralax’s offense produced in the clutch after intermission. In the final minutes of the game, Kristyn Watson hit one of her three 3-pointers to tie the game. The sparked Team Miralax and its bench, eventually leading to the victory.

— by Jerry Scherwin Jr.

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