G League Wisconsin Herd

Herd Bounces Back with Win over Ignite

Published on February 12, 2022 under NBA G League (G League)
Wisconsin Herd News Release


OSHKOSH, Wis. - The Wisconsin Herd, the NBA G League affiliate of the Milwaukee Bucks, beat NBA G League Ignite 103-93. The Herd doubled the Ignite score in the second quarter, 36-18, to lead 63-51 at the end of the first half. The Herd came within five points in the third quarter, but it wasn't enough to overthrow the Herd.

Rayjon Tucker led the Herd with a double-double with 21 points and 11 rebounds. Wenyen Gabriel also added a double-double with 18 points and 11 rebounds.

MarJon Beauchamp led Ignite with 21 points while Scoot Henderson added 17 points.

Ignite scored the first four points but Rayjon Tucker hit a layup to out the Herd on the board. The Herd came within one point but Ignite turned around to go up 22-13. The Herd went on a 9-4 run to come within four points with two minutes left in the first quarter. Ignite held on to lead at the end of the first quarter 33-27.

Rayjon Tucker completed a free throw to put the Herd in its first lead of the game, 36-35. Ignite took the lead back but Jalen Lecque hit a three to put the Herd up 43-41. Ignite went ahead 47-43 with five minutes left in the second quarter. Tremont Waters hit a deep three to put the Herd in the lead 48-47. There were two lead changes until the Herd walked away 58-51. Wenyen Gabriel converted a three-point play to put the Herd up by 10. The Herd led 63-51 at the end of the half. Rayjon Tucker and Jalen Lecque both added 13 points in the first half.

The Herd continued to build their lead by 12 with seven and a half minutes left in the third quarter. Ignite moved to come within five points. The Herd hung on to lead 86-78.

The Herd scored eight unanswered points to go up 92-78. The Herd stayed on top to win 103-93.

The Wisconsin Herd will play again in our Black History Month celebration game on Tuesday, February 15 with tip-off set for 7:00 p.m. CST.

Check out the Wisconsin Herd Statistics

Share: Facebook | Twitter/X | LinkedIn | Reddit | Email



NBA G League Stories from February 12, 2022


The opinions expressed in this release are those of the organization issuing it, and do not necessarily reflect the thoughts or opinions of OurSports Central or its staff.

OurSports Central