GMC Hoops Game Notes–Princeton Day School vs. Wardlaw-Hartridge–Ernie Vajda Tournament–December 30, 2015

NORTH EDISON, NJ–On Wednesday afternoon, GMC Hoops took in the GMC non-conference clash between Wardlaw of the GMC’s Gold Division and the Princeton Day School in the 2015 Ernie Vajda Tournament. The Rams got off to a good start by scoring the first 4 points before the Panthers scored 13 unanswered to take the lead for good, and then David Coit scored 11 of his points in the second as PDS put together a 25-10 showing to break open the game en route to a 77-41 victory. Coit led the way for PDS with a game high 17 points including 13 in the first half while John McArhur chipped in with 16, and Chase Lewis added 11. Garrett Racz scored all 13 points in the second half for Wardlaw. Below are game notes from the action:

First Quarter

3:27 left in the first quarter and Wardlaw calls time trailing Princeton Day 8-4.

0:00–End of first and PDS beats the buzzer with this score for a 15-9 lead over Wardlaw. Rams opened the game with a 4-0 lead before PDS scored 13 unanswered to take control. John McArthur had 6 points to lead PDS while Chase Lewis chipped in with 5. Jordan Rose scored 5 to lead Wardlaw while Brendan O’Brien and Amaan Bhajani added two points each.


Second Quarter

1:42 left in the first half and PDS leads Wardlaw 38-18. Panthers have outscored Wardlaw 38-14 since giving up the first four points.

0:00–Game has gone to the half with PDS leading Wardlaw, 40-19. Princeton Day put together a 25-10 showing in the 2nd period.

PDS first half scoring. David Coit scored 11 of 13 points in the 2nd to lead Princeton Day.

Wardlaw’s first half scoring. Ryan Patela leads the Rams with 6 points. Jordan Rose chipped in with 5.


Third Quarter

5:27 left in the third and Wardlaw calls time trailing 44-20.

4:37 left in the third and Wardlaw pulls within 48-30 on a three point play by Garrett Racz.

2:19 left in the third and Wardlaw pulls with 48-32 on a jumper by Garrett Racz.

1:25 left in the third and Wardlaw calls time trailing 52-32.

0:00–End of third and Wardlaw trails 56-32. PDS ends frame on an 8-0 run.


Fourth Quarter

5:08 remaining and Wardlaw trails 62-35 despite a steal and score by Garrett Racz.

3:50 left in the game and Wardlaw calls time after this PDS score makes it 68-37.

0:00–Game just ended with PDS defeating Wardlaw 77-41. Panthers end the game on a 9-4 run.