Game 7 – 6 p.m.
Second Round
Bergen Community College, N.J. 79
Rochester Community & Technical College, Minn. 84
Gameline:The 2010 NJCAA Men’s Basketball Championship Tournament held its first semi-final game featuring the undefeated Bergen Bulldogs and Rochester Yellowjackets.
The competition started off strong with a battle to achieve rebounds and field goals. The Yellowjackets pulled ahead with a strong defense on the court. Elgin Brown and David West from Bergen led their team on the court with five minutes left in the first half. At half time, the Yellowjackets held an 8-point lead over the Bulldogs.
Brandon Milde (Rochester) goes up for a contested shot.
In the second half Bergen was able to close the gap on the leading Rochester Yellowjackets though multiple steals and fast breaks. With ten minutes left in the half, the Yellowjackets led by 10. The half was filled with tension as both teams worked aggressively to mark their spot in the championship game, each answering one another’s baskets. With a slam dunk and numerous steals by David West from the Bulldogs, Bergen remained 3 points away from the Yellowjackets with three minutes left in the game. Fouls lead to a back and fourth match-up. The semifinal game ended with a score of 84-79.
David West (Bergen) swoops in for a reverse lay-up.
Rochester was led by David Fritsch with 23 points, 3 rebounds and 1 assist. Bergen was led by Elgin Brown 22 points, 11 rebounds and 1 assists. The Rochester Yellowjackets advance to the championship game at 8 p.m., while Bergen Bulldogs play at 6 p.m. March 13.
Rochester Community and Technical College, Minn. (84)
Drager 1-1 0-2 2; S. Williams 5-10 1-2 12; Rhodes 2-3 1-1 5; Fritsch 9-13 1-2 23; D. Williams 7-17 4-6 19; Conway 2-5 1-2 5; Milde 2-2 12; Martin 0-2 2-2 2; Kurk 2-2 0-0 4. Total 33-68 12-19 84.
Bergen Community College, N.J. (79)
Hosang 2-4 0-1 4; Schmitt 0-3 2-2 2; West 6-13 6-10 18; Beaty 1-6 1-5 3; Ross 7-20 1-2 16; Edwards 6-16 2-5 14; Brown 9-17 4-5 22. Total 31-79 16-30 79.
Halftime – Rochester 49, Bergen 41.
Three-point goals – Rochester (S. Williams 1-2, Fritsch 4-6, D. Williams 1-4), Bergen (Ross 1-4).
Rebounds – Rochester 48 (D. Williams 11), Bergen 50 (Beaty 13).
Assists – Rochester 17 (S. Williams 5), Bergen 14 (Schmitt 4).
Total Fouls – Rochester 27, Bergen 20. A-394.
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