Blues Break Away In OT To Eliminate Union In District Semifinal
Lincroft, NJ - The no. 3 seeded Brookdale Community College men’s basketball team powered its way into the Region 19 DIII North Atlantic Division B District Championship after defeating the sixth seeded Union College Owls 73-62 in a hard-fought overtime battle. The semifinal matchup delivered intensity from start to finish, with the Blues controlling the extra period to secure the victory.
| Final | 1 | 2 | OT | T |
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29 | 28 | 5 | 62 |
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26 | 31 | 16 | 73 |
Team Stats
UCNJ
| Game Statistics | UCNJ | Brookdale Community College |
|---|---|---|
| Field Goals | (23-64) | (29-50) |
| Field Goal % | 35.9% | 58.0% |
| Rebounds | 37 | 34 |
| Assists | 18 | 17 |
| Turnovers | 14 | 16 |
Lincroft, NJ - The no. 3 seeded Brookdale Community College men's basketball team powered its way into the Region 19 DIII North Atlantic Division B District Championship after defeating the sixth seeded Union College Owls 73-62 in a hard-fought overtime battle. The semifinal matchup delivered intensity from start to finish, with the Blues controlling the extra period to secure the victory.
Freshman guard Emmanuel Miller rose to the moment, scoring 21 points while adding four assists to guide the offense. Freshman guard Kyle Fulcher followed with a strong 17-point night and six assists, steadying Brookdale's rhythm in crucial stretches. Sophomore center Evan Weiner delivered a key double-double, contributing 10 points and 11 rebounds to anchor the interior.
With the win, Brookdale advances to face the #2 seeded Northampton Community College Spartans for the Region 19 DIII North Atlantic Division B District Championship on Saturday, February 28th at 6:00 pm at Northampton Community College. The Blues will look to carry their overtime momentum into the title matchup.