The DePaul Prep Rams defeated the Glenbard South Raiders 54-49 Tuesday evening at DePaul’s Prep’s Tom Winiecki Gym to win the 3A DePaul Prep Sectional semi-final game.
The Rams survived a 10-0 run by the Raiders at the start of the fourth quarter. The Raiders tied the game at 44 with 4:56 left. Free throws and defense in the closing minutes carried the Rams to victory.
It was an impressive win for DePaul Prep and their first year coach Corey Morgan. Glenbard South came into the game with a record of 26-3 overall and 12-1 in their conference earning them the #1 seed in the Sectional. Max Preps had the Raiders ranked #3 in 3A. Glenbard South had beaten the Rams 48-38 in the first game this season. The Rams turned the tables on the Raiders at the end of the season.
The Rams advance to play Montini on Thursday in the Sectional final.
