Game 4 – 8 p.m.

Opening Round Action, March 11, 2010

Herkimer County Community College, N.Y. 71

Joliet Junior College, Ill. 87

Gameline: The forth game of the NJCAA Men’s Division III Championship Tournament featured Joliet Junior College Wolves and the Herkimer County Community College Generals, both familiar to the tournament. Joliet opened up an early 10-point lead. Joliet continued to lead by shooting three-point goals and achieving rebounds. Joliet finished off the half with a 40 to 24 lead over Herkimer.

Herkimer’s Jerome Floyd looks for the shot.

The two teams traded baskets for the first ten minutes. Brian Bradley of the Wolves and the Generals’ Akeem Ellis contributed points for their teams. With six minutes left, Joliet’s lead was cut to five by the Wolves. With two minutes left in the half, Joliet extended its lead to 12 points due to a couple of crucial free throws. The score ended 87-71 in favor of Joliet.

Joliet’s Brian Bradley drives the lane.

Herkimer County Community College, N.Y. (71)

Ellis 10-19 9-11 33; Baldwin2-9 3-3 8; Floyd 2-5 0-1 5; Brown 2-11 0-0 5; German 3-7 0-0 8; Thomas 2-9 2-4 6; Austin-Michaud 1-5 4-6 6. Total 22-68 18-25 71.

Joliet Junior College, Ill. (87)

Bradley 6-17 4-5 20; Pierce 2-7 0-1 5; Reed 5-9 3-4 15; Devine 5-9 0-0 14; Supergan 0-5 3-4 3; Bartlett 12-21 2-3 29; Champman 0-1 1-2 1. Total 30-71 12-19 87.

Halftime – Herkimer 24, Joliet 40.

Three-point goals – Herkimer (Ellis 4-8, Baldwin 1-8, Floyd 1-3, Brown 1-4, German 2-4), Joliet (Bradley 4-11, Pierce 1-3, Reed 2-3, Devine 4-6, Bartlett 3-5).

Fouled out – Herkimer (Austin-Michaud).

Rebounds – Herkimer 51 (Austin-Michaud 15), Joliet 45 (Bartlett 15).

Assists – Herkimer 12 (Austin-Michaud 6), Joliet 16 (Bradley, Reed 4).

Total Fouls – Herkimer 17, Joliet 17. A-485.

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