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    Home»Sports»EP boys’ basketball upsets Shakopee behind Chiddi Obiazor’s big night to advance to state
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    EP boys’ basketball upsets Shakopee behind Chiddi Obiazor’s big night to advance to state

    Ryan WilliamsonBy Ryan WilliamsonMarch 20, 20222 Mins Read
    The EP boys' basketball team poses with medals and a trophy following the team's win in the Section 2AAAA final. Photos by Ryan Williamson

    Facing the No. 2 team in the state on the road after losing to Shakopee in the regular season, Eden Prairie certainly had its work cut out for itself in the Section 2AAAA final on Friday against the Sabers.

    However, the Eagles made it happen. Thanks to a big night from Chiddi Obiazor, EP upset top-seeded Shakopee on its home court as the Eagles advanced to next week’s Class 4A state boys’ basketball tournament with a 75-60 win.

    The Eagles celebrate after getting their section championship trophy on March 18.

    Playing in front of a packed gym, EP kept up with the Sabers early on. Late in the first half, the Eagles made a push that was capped off by a thunderous dunk from Obiazor that propelled EP to a 32-27 halftime lead. Obiazor, a junior, led the way with 13 points in the half for the Eagles.

    Chiddi Obiazor continued his stellar 2021-22 season with a big performance against Shakopee in the section final.

    As the second half continued, EP’s lead continued to grow with Obiazor leading the charge as he finished with a team-best 27. Bradley Frisch and Miles Smith each contributed with big shots from long-distance as Frisch finished with 10 points while Smith had 15.

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    With lots of pressure being put on Obiazor by Shakopee, things opened up for players such as Jermell Taylor as he poured in 10 points. That helped EP’s lead grow into double digits.

    Jermell Taylor (No. 30) was key down low on the opposite side of Obiazor as Taylor finished with 10 points.

    Besides the strong offensive output, the Eagles defended Shakopee and also took advantage of a poor shooting night for the Sabers. EP also benefited from Shakopee standout Nick Katona sitting on the bench for part of each half with foul trouble. 

    With the win, the Eagles advance to the upcoming state tournament. They were awarded the No. 5 seed on Saturday and will face fourth-seeded Eastview noon on Tuesday at Target Center. The game will be streamed online. These two teams met on Dec. 9 when the Eagles fell 91-78.

    The Class 4A state tournament bracket.

    The semifinal and finals will take place on Thursday and Saturday at Williams Arena. Those games will be televised on KSTC Channel 45.

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