Five Score In Double Figures For A Brookdale Men Win Against Sussex

Newton, NJ - The Brookdale men's basketball team took their fifth win and distributed the points nicely amongst five Jersey Blues in their win against the Sussex County Community College Skylanders, 86-65. Initially, Sussex hustled out front with a 17-9 lead which didn't take the Blues until the mid-end of the half to bounce back and take the lead, 40-32.

Sophomore guard and leading scorer of the five, Fres Cabrera(Perth Amboy High School), hit for 23 points. Freshman guard and clutch on the three spot, Kevin Mateo(Hackensack High School), drained back to back three's to keep the Blues in a 12 point lead and deal sealer with his overall 18 points. Freshman forward, Niles Halliburton(Matawan High School), posted 14 points, as freshman guard, Andre Wells(Matawan High School), contributed 12, and a 10 point assistance from freshman forward Devin Strickland(South Brunswick High School). 

The Blues will be home for another conference game against the Middlesex County College Blue Colts on Thursday, December 2nd @ 7:00pm.

Photo above courtesy of Brandon Johnson