Definately one of the greatests RCNJ/NJCU games period. These two heavyweights have always been able to give the crowd their money's worth! I was at the game and I did not sit down for one second. As usual, I was expecting a big game from both sides and I was expecting the officiating to be horrible. Ramapo did a great job on Dana John by limiting him of his favorite shot, when he's coming from the baseline and just elevating on those three point bombs. He had a few, but now as many as he did in Mahwah. The RoadRunners were able to make the adjustment as Wesley took on the assignment with more pride this time around. Unfortunately for Ramapo, Shakir couldn't suit up, but they were able to pull together and play with the same, if not, more intensity and hunger just as he does when he plays. Alston was fantastic!!! From the jumpball til his game winner, he played as a good as any big man has ever played at Ramapo. Surprisingly, showing off his touch from downtown knock all the doubts out of my head that he can really play. I dont know how many NJCU wanted to see him make, but as athletic as the bigs of NJCU are they poorly contested Alston's shots from the outside. I mean, they are quick enough to recover from any shot fake that far away from the basket he would have made. But i'm glad they used poor judgement and allowed the big fella to make big buckets for the RoadRunners. Abe Williams played the best basketball I've seen him play this season, but that night, Alston was really rolling.
I am especially happy for RCNJ's Proyor. This guy is the man who drives the RoadRunners! Even though his is the smallest player on the squad, his character has soaked through this program and was trully evident in the final minutes of the game. A four year starter who played in four championships ( 1 ECAC, 3 NJAC) will definately be remembered as one the greatest to ever play for the RoadRunners.
There is still alot of basketball to play. Hopefully RCNJ can get two home games.
Hats off to NJCU. Coach Brown has done a very great job once again this year. Coming back into the conference, picked to finish forth overall, and make it to the finals is trully an accomplishment.
I am especially happy for RCNJ's Proyor. This guy is the man who drives the RoadRunners! Even though his is the smallest player on the squad, his character has soaked through this program and was trully evident in the final minutes of the game. A four year starter who played in four championships ( 1 ECAC, 3 NJAC) will definately be remembered as one the greatest to ever play for the RoadRunners.
There is still alot of basketball to play. Hopefully RCNJ can get two home games.
Hats off to NJCU. Coach Brown has done a very great job once again this year. Coming back into the conference, picked to finish forth overall, and make it to the finals is trully an accomplishment.