GMC Hoops–College Coverage–FDU-Florham @ Drew–November 18, 2009–Timeline

MADISON, NJ–On Wednesday night, GMC Hoops traveled to Drew University to take in the second game of the season for the Rangers, which lost to Cabrini College in their opener on Sunday. Here is a timeline of how the game went.

7:48 PM–Get into the gym, and get set up.
7:50 PM–Speak with Tom DeNapoli…Travis DeNapoli (Drew) is not here…has the flu (not swine)…back at home getting rest…wanted to play. Jerry Williamson is here at the game…Mike Williamson is playing for FDU-Florham along with Andrew Biancosino…can see Charlie Biancosino as well as Jerry.
7:55 PM–Genco family arrives to see the game.
8:01 PM–Game is ready to start.
8:02 PM–Pre-Game Introductions.
8:06 PM–Tip-Off.
8:07 PM–FDU-Florham’s Andrew Biancosino rebounds the first missed shot of game by (Mike Mayes of Drew).
8:08 PM–Drew scores first points of game….Mayes lob down low to big man Dylan Bulger…powers his way for a short hook (19:16 of first first half)
8:09 PM–FDU-Florham’s 2nd turnover of the game…18:37 of first half
8:10 PM–FDU-Florham scores first basket of the game…2-2 tie.
8:12 PM–Drew–Tony Ganter at the line–two free throws–6-3 lead…Biancosino a rebound and a steal so far. 17:00 to go in the half.
8:17 PM–Game tied at 6-6 after Drew’s Dylan Bulger draws a second foul, and FDU-Florham’s Ricky Fetske made one of two from the foul line (14:38 first half).
8:18 PM–Injury timeout–game still tied at 6-6 with 13:48 left in first half.
8:20 PM–FDU-Florham takes its first lead of the game on a short baseline jumper from right side–10-8 at 12:20 mark.
8:22 PM–Drew ties it right back up at 11:24 remaining in first half.
8:23 PM–Bishop Ahr standout Mike Williamson is in the game.
8:24 PM–Game still tied at 10-10 with 10:31 to go in the half. Both teams playing hard, but not making shots, and making mistakes.
8:25 PM–FDU-Florham’s coach Fred Marion trades jokes with Drew’s coach.
8:31 PM–Teams went back and forth a bit…9 lead changes and 3 ties. Drew’s #34…three pointer gives Drew breathing room…19-15 lead with 7:12 left in first half.
8:33 PM–FDU-Florham gets a three back from Bobby Faiges on left side for 19-18 Drew lead.
8:35 PM–Drew…four straight points including stteal for layup by Terrell Brown for 23-18 lead…biggest of game.
8:36 PM–FDU-Florham’s Andrew Biancosino called for traveling down low.
8:37 PM–FDU-Florham calls timeout.
8:40 PM–Drew takes 10 point lead at 28-18 on three pointer by Terrell Brown4, and a reverse layup by Tony Ganter from Mayes
8:41 PM–FDU-Florham’s Andrew Biancosino scores his first basket of the game..28-20 Drew leads.
8:42 PM–FDU-Florham’s Andrew Biancosino heating up with basket and foul for a three point play that makes the score, 31-23.
8:43 PM–FDU-Florham’s Andrew Biancosino scores again on tip-in…31-25 Drew
8:44 PM–Drew’s Terrell Brown scores on putback at the buzzer…33-25 Drew at break.
8:48 PM–Packed house here at Drew…standing room only.
8:58 PM–FDU-Florham comes out for the second half warm-up.
8:59 PM–Drew takes the floor for warmups
9:03 PM–Second half gets underway
9:05 PM–Biancosino tries to inbound in front of Drew Zoo…makes a fine pass underneath to Ricky Fetske for layup and foul.
9:06 PM–Drew calls timeout.
9:09 PM–Drew’s Dylan Bulger–over the back foul….3rd of game..18:16 left.
9:10 PM–Drew’s Terrell Brown–second foul of game…17:36 left.
9:11 PM–Andew Biancosino scores again…37-31 Drew leads.
9:12 PM–Drew’s Michael Mayes scores on drive for 39-31 lead, but FDU-Florham responds with jumper from left corner by Nnamdi Ekezie…39-33 Drew.
9:13 PM–FDU-Florham…Biancosino entry pass down low to Ricky Fetske pump fake and pivot for score…39-37. Drew timeout…15:49 left.
9:16 PM–FDU-Florham–Bobby Faiges…1 of 2 FTs–39-38 Drew…15:06 left
9:21 PM–FDU-Florham calls timeout…Mayes layup and foul by Biancosino for traditional three point play and 8-3 run for a 47-41 lead with 12:30 left.
9:23 PM–Drew–Nnamdi Ekezie–fourth foul…FDU Florham misses free throw.
9:27 PM–FDU Florham gets earlier basket from George Twill underneath…48-43 Drew..Drew’s Kyle Joyce misses another three pointer.
9:29 PM–FDU-Florham’s Mike Williamson took his first shot of the game…a three…misses.
9:30 PM–FDU Florham 30 sec timeout…Mayes–Drew…three pointer from left side, and steal and assist on layup by Kyle Joyce for 54-43 lead….15-5 run.
9:32 PM–Despite intense chanting from Drew’s Zoo…FDU-Florham’s Ricky Fetske nets the first free throw..misses second moments later.
9:34 PM–Drew…four more points for its biggest lead of the game…58-46 at 6:39 mark.
9:36 PM–FDU-Florham’s Andrew Biancosino…completes a three point play…58-53 Drew with 5:37 left.
9:37 PM–FDU-Florham’s Biancosino pulls down key rebound…Drew leads 60-55.
9:38 PM–FDU-Florham’s Biancosino picks up second foul..Drew’s Terrell Brown two free throws…62-55 with 4:04 left.
9:41 PM–FDU-Florham’s Ricky Fetske–offensive rebound and putback attempt…fouled by Nnamdi Ekezie (5th foul)…two free throws…62-59 Drew.
9:42 PM–FDU-Florham’s Adam Katz–fouled…1 of 2 FTs 62-60 Drew.
9:45 PM–Drew timeout…2:32 left. FDU-Florham completes 16-4 run with a steal that leads to Fetske two handed jam for 62-62 tie with 2:43 left…
9:48 PM–FDU-Florham timeout with 1:08 left. Follows missed front end of one and one by Drew’s 50, and then a steal by FDU’s Adam Katz off 50 after he grabbed rebound.
9:50 PM–Drew 30 second timeout after Fetske score with 56.9 seconds left. 66-64 FDU Florham.
9:51 PM–26.6 seconds left official timeout.
9:52 PM–11.0 seconds left…Drew’s Terrell Brown drives from right wing for layup…66-66 tie. Timeout FDU-Florham.
9:54 PM–We’re going to overtime…66-66 tie..shot by Martin Johnson for FDU-Florham at buzzer hits iron as time expires.
9:55 PM–Jump ball for overtime.
9:56 PM–Drew leads 68-66 on hook shot in paint by Dylan Bulger at 4:47 mark.
9:57 PM–Drew leads 71-66 after three pointer from left corner by Tony Ganter from Mayes at 4:15 mark.
9:58 PM–FDU-Florham calls for a timeout after getting a score…71-68 Drew leads.
10:02 PM–FDU-Florham won’t go away–4-0 run after Drew layup for 73-72 Drew lead with 2:26 left.
10:04 PM–FDU-Florham misses two chances to either tie or take the lead as Fetske layup attempt rims out, and Biancosino three point attempt barely hits rim after Drew layup by Terrell Brown from Dylan Bulger. 75-72 Drew with 1:17 left.
10:07 PM–Timeout…Mayes makes 1 of 2 FTs at 51.4 mark and the 35.9 mark for a 77-72 lead.
10:09 PM–FDU-Florham’s Bobby Faiges called for traveling…that’s pretty much it with 21.1 seconds left. Drew’s Zoo sings goodbye.
10:10 PM–FDU-Florham’s Terrell Brown gets offensive rebound and draws foul with 17.6 secconds left after Mayes misses two free throws. Brown misses both free throws, but gets a steal with 11 seconds left…goes in for dunk..misses…Biancosino three misses off backiron as time runs out.
10:11 PM–Game over…Drew wins 77-72 in OT
10:15 PM–Said goodbye to Tom DeNapoli, and Bound Brook head coach, Anthony Melesurgo.
10:18 PM–Spoke with Charlie Biancosino. Found out that Andrew Biancosino just got medical clearance to play this month.
10:20 PM–Got a Pepsi from the refreshments stand.
10:25 PM–Departed Drew University.
11:18 PM–Arrived home.