GMC Hoops Slideshow–March 13, 2013–#5 Newark Tech vs. #4 Newark East Side–T of C Quarterfinals

Here is a slideshow from photos taken of Newark Tech’s come from behind win over in-city rival, Newark East Side in the quarterfinal round of the NJSIAA Tournament of Champions. Fourth seeded Newark East Side jumped out to a 13-5 first quarter lead, and led by 16 late in the second before Mustafa Lawrence hit his second three of the game to draw fifth seeded Newark Tech to within a baker’s dozen at 28-15 going into the intermission.

Lawrence’s triple sparked a 30-11 surge by the Terriers the rest of the way as they grabbed the lead midway through the fourth and led by six late before Akbar Hoffman scored four points for East Side to draw the Red Raiders within two with under a minute to play. However, Newark Tech survived a flurry of scoring chances by the Raiders in the closing seconds to come away with the dramatic come from behind, 42-39 victory. View the game notes from the contest.

Rakwan Kelly led the Terriers to victory with a game high 14 points including 11 scored in the second half. Akbar Hoffman led Newark East Side with 12 points including 10 in the first half.