UNION, NJ–On Wednesday night, GMC Hoops traveled over to Kean University’s Harwood Arena to take in the contest between Sayreville and Barringer II in the 2016 Kean Spring League. In an up and down game sprinkled with some physical play, Sayreville nearly climbed all the way back from an 14 point early second half deficit to pull within single digits with under 8 minutes to play, but couldn’t get any closer as Barringer II pulled away with a 12-2 tear over a span of 6:56 to take a 56-39 lead en route to a 56-42 victory. Below are some game notes from the action:
First Half
15:30–BAR2 takes a 7-2 lead. Opeolwa Olaloko makes 2 FTs for SAY’s only points.
12:29–BAR–on an 11-10 run for an 18-12 lead despite three from Ryan O’Leary.
10:59–BAR2 leads 19-15 after SAY scores 3 of last 4 points.
5:45–SAY–O’Leary–three point play for a 25-22 BAR2 lead. Henny Mautes scored earlier on a follow with a floater for a 5-0 run.
4:43–SAY–timeout–BAR2 at the line and made FT for a 26-22 lead.
2:15–BAR2–three pointer for a 29-27 lead.
0:00–BAR2–scores last three points of half for a 32-27 lead.
Second Half
15:17–SAY–timeout–after BAR2 opens half on a 9-3 tear including a breakaway two handed jam for a 41-30 lead.
7:49–BAR2–timeout after SAY goes on a 7-0 run including a three, dunk, and bank shot by O’Leary to close the gap to 44-37.
53.2–BAR2–goes on a 12-2 tear that included a couple breakaway layups and a dunk for a 56-39 lead.
6.0–SAY–Olaloko scores on the follow after several offensive rebounds for a 56-42 BAR2 lead.
0.0–BAR2 runs out the clock for a 56-42 victory.