BEAUMONT, Texas — The Beaumont United Timberwolves threw fans for a loop on Tuesday in a Triple overtime game against Goose Creek Memorial.
It was one of the closest Beaumont United games played all season.
The Timberwolves played hard until the end and were led by Junior Wesley Yates who put up 40 points in the 79 to 78 win.
However, senior Terrance Arceneaux saved with a last minute shot propelling the Timberwolves to the semifinals.
Arceneaux says winning is the only thing he's thinking about going into the next game.
"Just to win. One step at a time. Got to take it one game at a time," said Arceneaux. "We just came off a hard game like that so, you know, we bounce back. we at practice so just take it one step at a time."
Teammate Wesley Yates III agrees and said the team is working to not have a game as close as their game against Goose Creek Memorial.
"Definitely not have another close game like that again," said Yates. "We'll just come out mentally prepared, locked in, and stay focused through the whole game. Play the whole game. Never get relaxed no matter what the score is. Don't play down to our competition. Just go out there and dominate."
Head Coach David Green said the team's performance against Goose Creek Memorial was unacceptable for a state bound team.
He told the team they're one of the best in the state for a reason and need to play like it on both sides of the court.
"Play for 32 minutes. Play as a team. Most of all defend on defense," said Green. "We know we can score but if we shut them down on defense, we've got a great chance of winning and playing on Saturday."
"We're representing Beaumont United in the way that it should be represented," said Green. "We're one of the best programs in the state right now and we want to keep it that way."