Knights Win YSCC Contest Against Clippers
January 15, 2019

Knights Win YSCC Contest Against Clippers

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On Tuesday afternoon the Vermont Tech Men's Basketball team defeated the University of Maine - Machias, 88-79, in a YSCC matchup. 

The Clippers came into the contest with a 5-9 record overal, but 4-2 in conference play. 

The Clippers came out of the gate with more energy and life then the home Knights. Three point baskets by Jeremiah Shaw, Jesse Bickers, and Trekel Douglas, helped to keep the Knights close as they found there footing in the game. Two made free throws from Shaw tied the game at 24 a piece with nine minutes to play. Over the next four minutes the home team made a run off an old fashion three point play by Jonathan Pritchett, a Callum Barnes blocked shot, and capped by a Mario Mirchev three point basket. This gave the home team a 39-31 lead with five minutes to play. Machias responded and cut the deficit to three at the half. 

With 16:30 left in the game the home team had a 53-51 advantage. Over the next two minutes and 13 seconds they went on a 14-2 run and opened a 67-53 lead. Machias would not give in however, and with five minutes to play started a 15-4 run to cut the lead to just four points with one minute to play. The Knights would hold on to secure a 88-79 win. 

Dispite the struggles at the start and end of the game, Coach Tyrrell was pleased with his teams performance. 

"We are playing very well offensively right now", said Coach Tyrrell. "Our defense is also improving each game as well. Machias were very energetic tonight. They added some guys at break and they brought a spark to the group. It was a good win for us."

Tyrone Hilson led the Knights with 25 point and 13 rebounds. Jeremiah Shaw also added 22 points off only eight shots. Dajuan Johnson dished out 10 assists in his first start of the year. 

The win improves the home team to 13-6 overall, and 6-2 in conference play. 

They will face Central Maine this Friday, January 16 at 8:00 p.m. in SHAPE gym.