B&M TAKE DOWN THAYER, 89-70

On Saturday, the Gators traveled to Braintree, Massachusetts to take on Thayer Academy. The Gators did not have much energy to start the game because of the game the night before. Thayer took advantage of the Gators slow start by taking an early lead. They played tough defense and took away everything the Gators wanted to do. Thayer kept the ball out of Adrian Oliveira’s ’13 hands and made other people on the team become the primary ball handlers. Brimmer and May was down 41-36 at the half.

In the second half, Thayer's confidence was at an all-time high and pushed the lead up to as much as 12 points with 11 minutes left to play in the game. However, the Gators found their stride. The comeback was sparked by Matt Teklu ’12 scoring two 3-pointers and Justin Turner’s ’12 ability to find the hoop. The Gators went from being down by 12 to up by 9 with 5:00 minutes to go in the game. Brimmer and May defense made important stops and converted to great offensive execution. It was the best 6:00 minute stretch that they had played all year. The Gators were victorious with a final score of 89-70. Justin Turner ended the game with a personal Brimmer and May high of 20 points. Jake Fay ’13 had one of his best games of the season finishing with 18 points and 10 rebounds for his second double-double game in a row. KJ Baptiste ’13 finished with 16 points and 11 rebounds for his second double-double in the weekend. Adrian Oliviera led Brimmer in scoring with 26 points as well as 3 steals. Max Horvath ’13 played solid defense and rebounded with poise and determination.

The Gators next game is Tuesday, January 31, at Brimmer and May against Marianapolis Prep. Tip-off is set for 5:30 p.m.
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