RAHWAY, NJ–In the first game of the final day of the regular season tripleheader at the 2015 Rahway Summer League, Perth Amboy took on Cranford in a clash of GMC and UCC teams. Â Led by Ethon Diaz and Johnny Jones, Perth Amboy jumped out to a 27-8 lead, and led by as many as 28 early in the second half before Cranford finished the game on a 30-16 surge including a 14-5 tear over the last 7:15 to make the game more respectable as Amboy won, 64-50. Â Below are game notes from the action:
First Half
8:53–CR–timeout with PA leading 27-8.
2:42–CR–timeout with PA now leading 34-13 thanks to a 7-5 run that included a layup, jumper, and a three by Ethon Diaz.
1:35–CR–three point play to close gap to 36-17.
1:00–PA–fouled and makes two FTs for a 38-17 lead.
48.0–CR–three point play to close gap to 38-20.
36.0–PA–Johnny Jones drains a triple from the right corner for a 41-20 lead.
Second Half
17:59–PA–scores first 4 points of the half including a score by Diaz for a 45-20 lead.
17:33–PA–three pointer from left side of the key for a 48-20 lead.
16:00–PA–Diaz three pointer from left corner answers three point play by CR for a 51-23 lead.
12:20–CR on a 7-0 run including a layup, two free throws, and a long three for a 51-30 PA lead.
10:29–PA–timeout after easy layup by CR for a 57-34 PA lead. Â Jones hit an earlier three to cap a 6-2 run.
7:15–PA–Luis Rivera fights to get loose ball and scores on putback for a 59-36 lead.
0:00–CR–misses shot at the buzzer, but still finishes the game on a 14-5 run including a couple threes to make the score respectable.  Amboy wins 64-50.