Looking to creep closer to first place in the Big Sky Conference, the Sherman Huskies were outscored 28-23 in the half in a 60-56 loss on the road to Ione Saturday.

The Huskies (7-8 overall, 5-2 league) trailed 18-13 through one quarter of play, but then went on a 20-14 second-quarter run to take a 33-32 lead at the half.