The Topper’s hosted the Taos Tigers in a conference game played in Griffith Gym Tuesday night. The Toppers came out strong and aggressive in the first quarter and led 15-13 and finished the half down 20-28. The Tigers took over the game for the second half wining 54-39. Pictured: Andrew Manzanares works his way through traffic as he brings the ball down court in the 4th quarter. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com

Isaac Manzanares picks up a loose ball under the Tiger basket in the 1st quarter. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com

Ben Brousseau sores to the basket for a layup in the 4th quarter. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com

Zachary Mauro gets a shot off in heavy traffic to score 2 of his 12 points for the game. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com.

Eddie Gartz gets past Roman Quintana for a layup in the 3rd quarter. He scored game 12 points. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com