The Caldwell County Tigers finished with a 1-2 mark in the Ballard Memorial Christmas Shootout after dropping the fifth-place game to Livingston Central on Monday.
Logan Wring had 35 points to pace the Cardinals, who picked up an 87-77 victory over the Tigers.
Caldwell (5-5) got off to a great start, building a double-digit lead and holding a 27-17 advantage after 8 minutes.
The Tigers took a 43-35 edge to halftime.
But Livingston (6-3) turned things around in the third quarter, outscoring Caldwell 24-14 to earn a 59-57 lead going to the final frame.
The contest remained tight until late, with Livingston eventually pushing the final margin to 10 points.
Bryson Walker added 24 points for the Cardinals while Ethan Garner and Avery Zaim each had 10.
Livingston converted 30 of 37 free throws in the contest. Wring was 18 of 25.
Caldwell shot just five free throws, making four.
Pax Aikins led the Tigers with 32 points. Mitchell Phelps had 15 while Kese Wilson and Daelyn Lander each had 13.
Caldwell is back at home Friday afternoon when it hosts Fort Campbell.
Livingston will travel to Owensboro on Saturday to face Apollo.
Caldwell County 27 16 14 20 — 77
Livingston Central 17 18 24 28 — 87
Caldwell County (5-5)—Aikins 32, Phelps 15, K. Wilson 13, Lander 13, Roach 4.
Livingston Central (6-3)—Wring 35, Walker 24, Garner 10, Zaim 10, Gainey 8.
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That foul ratio of 37-5 is very questionable.
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