Andrew Wetzel scored 12 points in the fourth quarter, helping Mattoon go on a 21-3 scoring spree and pull away from Effingham, finishing with a 71-46 victory at home in an Apollo Conference contest.

The Green Wave jumped out to a 21-11 lead after the first eight minutes, but the Hearts battled back. They trailed 32-29 at halftime and 50-43 heading into the fourth period.

But Wetzel knocked down a pair of three-pointers to help the hosts seize control down the stretch. He finished with a game-high 19 points, while teammate Bryce Jean added 17.

KJ Kellams led Effingham with 12 points and Hayden Wendling scored 10.

The Hearts are now 2-6 overall and 1-1 in conference play. They will face another Apollo Conference opponent Friday night when they travel to Mahomet-Seymour.