Hackettstown, NJ: The Clones would suffer a heartbreaking defeat to the Saints of Marymount, to a buzzer-beater in the final second of the contest. The Cyclones record falls to 7-8 on the season, and 1-1 in the Atlantic East.
Inside the Box Score
Similar to the women's contest earlier in the day, the men's contest would also come down to the wire. The Clones took the defending Atlantic East Champions down to the final possession, where the Saints would knock down a three pointer at the top of the key, with just one second remaining in the game. The Cyclones would go into halftime trailing the Saints, by just seven points and would once again pull out their second half magic to outscore the Saints 29-24 in the final twenty minutes of action. The Clones had a dominant defensive outing, forcing the Saints to commit twenty-one turnovers while recording eleven steals and six blocks in the contest. As a team, the Clones would also find success at the free throw line going a perfect thirteen of thirteen at the charity stripe. The Clones were also efficient in scoring down low and off turnovers, as they wrapped up the contest with twenty points in the paint, and seventeen points off turnovers. The role players would also provide a spark for the Cyclones, as they posted twenty-one points off the bench.Â
Game Standouts
Since claiming a starting role,
Naire Preston has become a proficient player for the Cyclones, as he led the team with eleven points. The second year guard also recorded one rebound, one assist, and one block.
Justin Carbone recorded a team high two steals in the contest, while recording the second most points for the Cyclones with nine points. Carbone would post two rebounds on the afternoon.
Earning more playing time for the Cyclones is first year forward,
Domenic Raymond who once again had a solid performance. Raymond came away from the day with nine points, two assists, and a team best six rebounds. On the defensive end, Raymond recorded one steal, and one block.
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