Men's Basketball Holds Off STAC 66-63
| Final | 1 | 2 | T |
|---|---|---|---|
| St. Thomas Aquinas (2-6) | 18 | 45 | 63 |
| Nyack (2-8) | 41 | 25 | 66 |
| Nyack, NY | |||
| St. Thomas Aquinas | Nyack |
|---|---|
| Pts: Jones, T.J. - 25 | Pts: Khalid Samuels - 31 |
| Reb: Jones, T.J. - 7 | Reb: Miguel Martin - 7 |
| Ast: Wilson, Sam - 6 | Ast: 3 Players (#22, #20, #11 - 3) |
| Team Statistics | St. Thomas Aquinas | Nyack |
|---|---|---|
| Field Goal % | 45.1% (23-51 ) | 47.2% (25-53 ) |
| Rebounds | 34 | 32 |
| Assists | 16 | 13 |
| Turnovers | 20 | 13 |
| Pts off Turnovers | 14 | 20 |
| 2nd Chance Pts | 10 | 7 |
| Bench Pts | 18 | 6 |
Nyack, NY - In a game that was truly a tale of two halves, the men's basketball team earned a non-conference victory this evening over nearby rival St. Thomas Aquinas by a score of 66-63.
The Warriors would get off to a hot start in the first 10 minutes of play, earning an early 19-9 advantage. Nyack would close the half with a 22-9 run to take a 41-18 lead into the break.
STAC would rally in the 2nd half, beginning the period with a 22-10 run to cut the Nyack lead to 51-40. STAC would pull as close as 3 points, and would fire a shot in the closing seconds to potentially erase the Warrior lead. Nyack would play tight defense on the final STAC possession and hold on for the 66-63 win.
"We knew coming into this game it was going to be a battle. We have a ton of respect for STAC and the history of this rivalry. I was happy to see us stick together down the stretch and get the win. It's important for our young team to learn how to play with a lead--it's just part of the growth process. I like the fact that we continue to improve and thats whats most important." -Coach Crafton
Nyack would be led by Khalid Samuels, who exploded for 31 points on 13-18 shooting. Chris Hampton also registered 13 points and 4 steals, and Miguel Martin would pull down a team high 7 rebounds.
Nyack returns to action on December 31st, when they play host to Dowling College at 1 PM.
