Sikeston, Missouri – The Bulldogs defeated the Dexter Bearcats in their home opener 52 – 27.  Dexter played a solid game against one of the best opponents they will face all season.  Sikeston is good at forcing turnovers and they are fast. 

Early in the first few seconds of the game Dexter was on top 3 – 2 with Austin Chesser’s first trey of the night.  It wasn’t long before Sikeston changed their tactics and went man-to-man and began doing what they do best and that’s forcing turnovers. 

Three Bulldogs scored in double digits.  Dominique Dyes tallied a team-high 11 points with 3 treys.  Fred Thatch and Juwon Kimble each scored 10 points.

Dexter’s Austin Chesser had another exceptional week scoring a game-high 12 points including two 3-pointers.  Ethan Flowers and Peyton Pollock each added a trey.

Final Score Dexter 27, Sikeston 52

Dexter       5    5    7   10  - 27

Sikeston  12  18  13     9  - 52 

Dexter (27) – Austin Chesser 12, Peyton Pollock 5, Jacob Pedigo 3, Ethan Flowers 3, Noah Kronk 2, Cole Renken 2.  FG 4, FT 7/7, F 7.  (3-pointers:  Chesser 2, Flowers 1, Pollock 1.  Fouled Out: None).

Sikeston (52) – Dominique Dyes 11, Fred Thatch 10, Juwon Kimble 10, Anthony Coleiro 9, Jaylen Mallory 6, Corbyn Blissett 4, Donnell Cobb 2.  Fg 17, FT 3/5, F 15.  (3-pointers: Dyes 3, Mallory 2.  Fouled Out: None).

Dexter (0-2) will be back in action Monday evening at 5:30 p.m. to play in the SEMO Conference Tournament.  They are seeded #9 and will play the Kennett Indians.

Sikeston seeded #1 will play #6 Charleston at 7:00 p.m.

Should be a great night to watch basketball!