MONROE, NJ–On Thursday night, GMC Hoops traveled back out to the Monroe Sports Center to take in some action from the Mid-Jersey Basketball Spring League. In the featured game, East Brunswick overcame a 29-21 deficit with an 18-7 tear capped by a three from Matt Perel, a putback by Billy Donahue, and another three by Nick Fudali for a 39-36 lead with about 8:30 remaining. Over the next 6:26 or so, Freehold Boro rallied with 8 straight points to take a 44-39 lead before Perel hit another trey to close the gap to two with just over two minutes left. Freehold then scored the next 6 points including two pairs of free throws and a two handed jam for a 50-42 lead en route to a 51-45 victory. Below are some notes from the contest.
First Half
15:10–FB–jumps out to a 7-2 lead.
10:00–EB takes its first lead of the game at 10-9 on a three pointer from left side by Nick Fudali.
9:39–FB–converts a three point play for a 12-10 lead.
7:49–FB–drills a three from the top of the key for an 8-0 run and a 17-10 lead.
3:13–FB–scores 8 of next 12 points including two layups for a 25-14 lead.
8.7–EB ends half with the last five points including a scoop shot layup by Nick Fudali and a three from the left corner by Ryan Ward. Freehold Boro leads 25-19 at the half.
Second Half
18:30–FB–scores 4 of the first 6 points for a 29-21 lead.
10:00–EB–ties game at 36-36 on a three by Matt Perel and a putback by Billy Donahue.
8:30–EB takes its first lead at 39-36 since 10-9 on a three from the left side by Fudali.
6:46–FB–scores two layups for a 40-39 lead.
5:23–FB–drives in for bank shot and a 42-39 lead.
2:04–EB–pulls within two at 44-42 on a three from the right side of the key by Perel.
1:48–FB–draws foul and makes both fts for a 46-42 lead.
0:55–FB–draws foul and makes both fts for a 48-42 lead.
0:10–FB–steal for dunk and a 50-42 lead.
0:03–EB-long three by Perel for a 50-45 FB lead.
1.1–FB–draws foul and makes 1 of 2 FTs for a 51-45 lead.
Freehold Boro wins 51-45.