GMC Hoops Game Notes–South Brunswick vs. Middletown North–September 27, 2016

LINDEN, NJ–In the nightcap of the Week Two quadrupleheader at the 2016 Linden Fall League, South Brunswick took on Middletown North of the Class A North Division of the Shore Conference. The Lions from Monmouth County jumped out to a quick 7-0 lead, and had all the bounces going their way in the first half as they eventually led 33-13 with 4:41 to go in the second period.

South Brunswick would roar back. Behind the three point shooting of Chris James and Mike Ugarte, the Vikings put together a 22-6 surge over a span of 12:11 to close the gap to 39-35 with 2:30 to play in the third. However, the Vikes were unable to get any closer as Middletown North scored the final three points of the third, and 11 of the first 15 of the fourth to take a 53-39 lead.

The Lions then cruised from there to a 65-48 victory. Below are game notes from the action:

First Half

9:03–MN–jumps out to a 7-0 lead on a three from the left wing and two layups.

8:26–SB–Gets on the board with an offensive rebound and dish by Chris James to Greg Lee for layup from right side for 7-2 MN lead.

6:06–MN–hits two jumpers in the paint to cap a 6-2 run for a 13-4 lead.

5:44–MN–dribbles past SB defender for layup from left side for a 15-4 lead.

2:33–SB–Tavian Alford converts a three point play for a 15-7 MN lead.

1:15–MN–three pointer for an 18-7 lead.

0:54–SB–Alford kicks out to Mike Ugarte for three from right wing for an 18-10 MN lead.

0:34–MN–three pointer from right wing for a 21-10 lead.

0:00–MN–banks in shot from three quarters court for a 24-10 halftime lead.


Second Quarter

7:20–MN–three pointer for a 28-13 lead.

5:44–MN–basket for a 30-13 lead.

4:41–MN–three from right side for a 33-13 lead.

0:45–SB–Nice drive up the court by Alford for layup from left side and a 33-15 MN lead.

0:00–MN–heave from own backcourt off mark, but leads 33-15 at the half.


Third Quarter

9:02–SB–threes by Ugarte and Chris James closes the gap to 35-21.

8:32–SB–Ugarte trey from left side of the key for a 35-24 MN lead.

8:13–SB–steal for layup by James for a 35-26 MN lead.

8:09–MN–timeout.

7:17–MN–fouled and makes 1 of 2 FTs for a 36-26 lead.

5:54–SB–Alford three from left corner for a 38-29 MN lead.

4:00–MN–fouled and makes 1 of 2 FTs for a 39-29 lead.

2:53–SB–James three from right wing for a 39-32 MN lead.

2:30–SB–Vic Huetz three from right corner for a 39-35 MN lead.

1:33–MN–fouled and makes one of two FTs for a 40-32 lead.

1:16–MN–layup from left side for a 42-35 lead.

0:32–SB–#35 layup for a 42-37 MN lead.

0:00–MN–heave from halfcourt at the buzzer off the mark


Fourth Quarter

9:09–SB–timeout after a 7-0 MN run to open period for a 49-37 lead.

8:34–SB–Alford scores on follow for a 49-39 MN lead.

8:26–MN–three from left wing for a 52-39 lead.

7:24–MN–fouled and makes one of two FTs for a 53-39 lead.

6:25–SB–good hustle leads to three from top of the key for a 53-42 MN lead.

0:00–MN–finishes game on a 12-6 run including a three with under two minutes to go for the 65-48 win. MN outscored SB 23-11 in the fourth.