Wranglers Control Tempo, Defeat Wizards 121–97

The Columbus Wizards fell to the Glass City Wranglers 121–97, as Glass City dictated the pace early and maintained control behind a balanced offensive performance.

Playing shorthanded, Columbus was forced to adjust from the opening tip. The Wranglers capitalized, establishing rhythm through ball movement and spacing, finishing with 54 made field goals on 102 attempts and 24 assists, consistently generating quality looks.

Glass City placed six players in double figures, with Deshawn Pratt leading the way with 19 points, while Malik Sierra and Jordan Brown each added 17, giving the Wranglers sustained scoring across all four quarters.

Columbus stayed competitive behind the production of its core.

Josiah Fulcher delivered a premier two-way performance, finishing with 31 points, 15 rebounds, and 4 steals while logging all 48 minutes. He controlled the glass and carried the offensive load through extended stretches.

Jay Farrow added 24 points on 10-of-16 shooting, continuing his efficient scoring while contributing across multiple areas.

Mat Bingaya finished with 15 points, showing flashes as a secondary creator, while Michael Davenport contributed 9 points, 4 rebounds, and 2 blocks, providing interior presence.

Melieck Evans added 8 points, and AJ Gorham knocked down a pair of perimeter shots, while RJ Fairrow anchored the paint with physical play that extended beyond the box score.

The Wizards shot 42.2 percent (35-of-83) from the field and connected on 12 three-pointers, but were unable to string together enough defensive stops to disrupt Glass City’s offensive flow.

The difference was control of the game’s rhythm.

Glass City operated with continuity and depth. Columbus, despite strong individual efforts, was forced to play from behind the tempo throughout.

The result gives the Wranglers a 2–1 edge in the season series.

With the loss, the Columbus Wizards fall to 7–7 on the season.