GMC Hoops Slideshow–January 15, 2017–Union Catholic vs. A.L. Johnson–Eric LeGrand Classic

Here is a slideshow of photos from the action in Union Catholic’s win over A.L. Johnson of Clark in the fourth game of day two of the 2017 Eric LeGrand Classic at Kean University’s Harwood Arena.

A.L. Johnson gave Union Catholic a battle for the first two periods in this one. Trailing 15-8 late in the period, the Crusaders scored the last six points including a putback before the buzzer to pull within one.

The Vikings began to pull away a little in the second with a 14-11 showing for a 29-25 halftime lead. Then, in the third quarter, UC outscored the Crusaders by a margin of 20-10 to go up 49-35, and finally, a 21-15 margin in the fourth to round out the 70-50 victory.

Kyle Lofton led the Vikings with 17 points while Dayton bound Jordan Pierce chipped in with 12 points, 6 rebounds, and 3 assists. Ibn Lynn, the younger brother of NJIT’s Damon Lynn, chipped in with 10 points. George Visconti led all scorers with a game high 24 points for Johnson while teammate Joe DiProfio chipped in with 11.