Lions cut down Delaware Valley 71-61
1/4/2010 10:16:38 PM
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Doylestown, PA… The College of New Jersey men’s basketball team used a stifling defensive performance in the first-half to spark a 71-61 win over Delaware Valley College.
The victory snapped a four-game skid pulling the Lions (5-5, 0-2 NJAC) back to the .500 mark.
Senior Jay Frank (Brick, NJ/Brick) had his best game in a month scoring 20 points, dishing out seven assists, and grabbing 6 rebounds. Senior Aaron Syvertsen (Midland Park, NJ/Midland Park) also bucketed 20 points on 9-of-17 shooting.
Head coach Kelly Williams has stressed that his squad needs to play relentless defense for 40 minutes to return to their winning ways. Taking the court for the first game in 17 days, TCNJ did just that as Delaware Valley (5-5, 1-1 MAC) managed just 20 first-half shots while the Lions forced 15 DelVal turnovers. Playing perhaps their best half of the season, TCNJ led 29-18 at the intermission.
A critical component to the Lions defensive game-plan was to contain junior guard James Jones (Philadelphia, PA/Edward Bok Tech). Jones entered the game averaging 18.9 points per game including a 30-point performance in his last contest against Rowan University. TCNJ not only contained James, but nearly eliminated him in the opening period. James was held without a shot until he missed a lay-up with 1:27 remaining. Jones did rebound in the second half to finish with 11 points.
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