Defense Propels Brookdale To A Quarter-Finals Victory Over Cumberland
Lincroft, NJ- Defense was the key for the Jersey Blues in their defeat over the Dukes of Cumberland County College in the quarter-finals of the Region XIX tournament, 57-53. Freshman guard Michelle Montefinese posted 10 crucial points in the second half to keep Brookdale ahead.
53
Cumberland County College
57
Brookdale Community College
| Final | 1 | 2 | T |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Cumberland County College
|
26 | 27 | 53 |
|
Brookdale Community College
|
29 | 28 | 57 |
Team Stats
Game Leaders
Cumberland County College
Pts:
Sahara Lopez
- 20
Reb:
Shaianazia Peterson
- 12
Ast:
Sahara Lopez
- 6
Brookdale Community College
Pts:
Brianne Allender
- 19
Reb:
Brianne Allender
- 15
Ast:
Hermione Bankole
- 3
Team Stats
| Game Statistics | Cumberland County College | Brookdale Community College |
|---|---|---|
| Field Goals | (20-64) | (21-69) |
| Field Goal % | 31.3% | 30.4% |
| Rebounds | 37 | 42 |
| Assists | 10 | 8 |
| Turnovers | 13 | 21 |
February 20, 2016
Lincroft, NJ- Defense was the key for the Jersey Blues in their defeat over the Dukes of Cumberland County College in the quarter-finals of the Region XIX tournament, 57-53. Freshman guard Michelle Montefinese posted 10 crucial points in the second half to keep Brookdale ahead.
Brookdale was led in scoring by freshman guard Brianne Allender. Allender double-doubled, grabbing a game-high 15 rebounds and swishing 19 points.
With the win, the team advances to the semi-final round on Saturday, February 27 to face the top-seeded Blue Colts of Middlesex County College beginning at noon at Northampton Community College.