GMC Hoops Highlights–November 20, 2014–Philadelphia U. @ Georgian Court–CACC Season Opener

Here are highlights from the action in a 2014 Central Atlantic Collegiate Conference season opener between Philadelphia University and Georgian Court University in Lakewood. After the game went back and forth for the first 12 minutes or so, Philadelphia University went on a 34-8 surge over a span of about 11:30 to turn a 14-13 deficit into a commanding 47-22 lead early in the second half. From there, the Rams coasted to an 83-63 victory.

Leading the charge in defeat for Georgian Court was former Amboy and McCarrick standout, J.D. Rodriguez, who scored 19 points. Juwuan Carter, who played high school ball at DePaul Catholic, added 14 points while Woodbridge’s Keith Hughes chipped in with 8 points, 8 rebounds, and an assist. South Plainfield’s Claude Payne came in late in the game and collected 4 points and 2 rebounds. Nick Schlitzer led Philly U. with 28 points on 10 of 15 shooting while Derek Johnson chipped in for the Rams with 22 points on 8 of 16 shooting.