UNION, NJ–On Monday night, GMC Hoops traveled up to Kean University’s Harwood Arena after work to take in some of the action from the third night of games at the 2015 Kean Spring League. In one of the three contests played during the 7:00 PM hour, Sayreville took on Jonathan Dayton of Springfield. The Bombers jumped out to a 9-1 lead in the first few minutes, and led by as many as 19 in the first half before Dayton rallied to pull within single digits in the second half. Fortunately, Sayreville didn’t let the Bulldogs get any closer than 9 points before winning, 67-54. Below are game notes from the contest.
First Half
16:02–JD timeout after SAY opens game on a 9-1 run capped by two transition baskets.
14:03–SAY now up 14-1 after a three and another transition layup.
9:43–JD–rallies with a 9-1 year including a three and two transition layup a to pull with 17-10.
7:25–SAY–scores 4 of next 5 points on two fits and a coast to coast drive for layup by Jahsim Floyd for a 23-11 lead.
4:33–JD–timeout after two SAY threes including one by Mitchell Strandberg for a 10-2 run and a 33-13 lead.
1:59–SAY–timeout after a JD three pointer from the right corner capped a 7-3 rally for a 36-20 SAY lead.
0:00–JD–hits a three from the top of the key to cap a 7-5 finish to the half for a 41-27 SAY lead.
Second Half
16:41–JD–opens half on a 5-0 run including a three pointer from the right corner for a 41-32 SAY lead.
12:41–SAY–goes on a 10-7 run including outback by Jahsim Floyd for a 51-39 lead.
9:58–SAY–hits Trey from left wing for an 8-3 run and a 58-42 lead.
7:55–JD–timeout after layin by Floyd for a 60-44 lead.
5:46–JD closes gap to 62-49 despite one handed slam by Floyd.
4:38–SAY–timeout after JD scores on a layup and a put back for a 62-52 SAY lead.
57.0–SAY–on a 5-0 run including an easy layin by Mitchell Strandberg for a 67-52 lead.
SAY wins 67-54.