Matt Flowers-Muhlenberg

Edwin Suarez is a big reason why the Muhls are off to a great start despite losing three of their top four scorers from last year’s team to graduation. Suarez is providing 19 points and ten rebounds a night for Muhlenberg. The 6’6 senior picked up two early fouls and found himself on the bench for six minutes in the first half. Gov. Mifflin went on a 10-0 run to grab a 12-8 lead with two minutes left in the first quarter. The Mustangs led 26-22 at halftime and 40-36 after three quarters. However, the fourth quarter in Shillington belonged to the Muhls. 5’10 junior Xzavion Robertson scored Muhlenberg’s first eight points of the final period. All ten of his points came in the fourth quarter. Head coach Matt Flowers stressed that Robertson has been a spark off the bench all season. Suarez came through in the clutch. His steal and 3-point play put the Muhls up 47-44 with three minutes to go. He made two free throws for a five point advantage with 2:42 left. Suarez’s breakaway dunk got the Muhlenberg fans on their feet with 45 seconds remaining. That slam made it 52-46, and the Muhls went on to win 55-47. Flowers said Suarez sealed the deal. He poured in 23 points including seven in the last quarter. Senior guard Tashiro Alexis added 13 points. According to Flowers, “Great seniors, great seasons.” He mentioned that Alexis has been a very good leader. Flowers was pleased with the defensive effort tonight. Muhlenberg held Gov. Mifflin ten points below its season average. The Mustangs were outscored 19-7 over the final eight minutes. Matt Harley finished with 16 points and Delsin McNeil had twelve for Gov. Mifflin. The (5-8, 2-4) Mustangs committed 23 turnovers. They’ve lost four in a row, while the Muhls have won four straight. Flowers is pleased, but not satisfied with the (10-2, 4-1) record. He told me that playing crossover games against Division 1 teams like Gov. Mifflin is really helping his team’s confidence. Plus, Flowers had a message for Reading head coach Rick Perez regarding the NFL playoffs!