Game 1 – 1 p.m.
Opening Round Action, March 11, 2010
Mountain View Community College, T.X. 89
Bergen Community College, N.J. 97
Gameline: The Men’s Division III Basketball Championship tournament tipped off with Texas’ pride, the Mountain View Community College Lions, going up against the returning Bergen Community College Bulldogs from New Jersey. The Lions were excited to compete in the NJCAA tournament for the first time. Bergen has been a strong competitor, remaining undefeated (32-0) throughout their season. The first game started off with intensity, as both teams were eager to gain the lead. Bergen showed their desire to win by pulling ahead with less than 10 minutes left in the first half through their offensive rebounding. With three minutes remaining of the half, Mountain View closed the deficit to a two-point Bergen lead 46-44.
The second half started just as the first, with both teams trading baskets. The Lions were ahead for the first time in the game, with the Bulldogs just trailing behind. Both teams experienced turnovers, fast breaks, and steals. Mountain View Lions showed determination in keeping their lead over the fierce Bulldogs, but had trouble keeping a grip over this undefeated team. Top player Elgin Brown of Bergen and Kevin Thomas of Mountain View both showed spirit and passion for the game by leading their teams. With eight minutes remaining, each team was having trouble gaining a substantial lead. With four minutes remaining, Elgin Brown of Bergen made two free-throws to make a 10-point lead. Also contributing throughout entire game was the Bulldogs’ tallest player at 6’8’’ Jayvon Beaty. The Lions were relentless and never gave up challenging the number one seed Bergen. The game ended with the score reading Bergen 97 and Mountain View 89.
Bergen’s Elgin Brown looks to make a pass.
The tip off game of the NJCAA championship ended with the Bulldogs of Bergen Community College still remaining undefeated and moving on to the second round, which will be held March 12 at 6 p.m. and Mountain View playing at 1 p.m. in consolation round.
Rashad Sample of the Mountain View Lions makes a break past Bergen’s Derrick Ross.
Bergen Community College, N.J. (97)
Hosang 1-2 0-0 2, Schmitt 2-3 0-0 5, West 7-20 5-11 19, Beaty 4-13 1-2 9, Ross 7-14 1-3 15, Edwards 3-3 10-12 17, Brown 10-21 10-11 30. Total 34-76 27-39 97.
Mountain View Community College, T.X. (89)
Thomas 4-12 5-5 16, Sneed 0-0 2-2 2, Smith 3-4 0-0 7, Jeffrey Ayisire 5-13 0-0 10, Cheadle 2-6 4-9 8, Sample 10-13 2-3 24, Domouchet 4-8 1-4 9, Andrews 1-4 0-0 2, Staggers 1-5 0-0 3; Jeromie Ayisire 4-6 0-0 8. Totals 34-73 14-23 89.
Halftime – Bergen 46, Mountain View 44.
Three-point goals – Bergen (Schmitt 1-2, Edwards 1-1), Mountain View (Thomas 3-8, Smith 1-2, Sample 2-3, Staggers 1-4).
Fouled out – Mountain View (Cheadle).
Rebounds – Bergen 55 (Brown 18), Mountain View 41 (Jeffrey Ayisire 11).
Assists – Bergen 8 (West 4), Mountain View 12 (Sample 6).
Total Fouls – Bergen 27, Mountain View 19. A-123.
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