The Jersey Express Emerge Victorious Against The Staten Island Vipers

NEWARK, N.J. - Dec. 10, 2013 - PRLog -- Newark, NJ – December 9, 2013- It was a close one until Keon Lawrence (Newark, NJ) scored 34 points to lead The Jersey Express past the Staten Island Vipers with a 118-107 victory on Saturday.  The Jersey Express grabbed the lead against the Staten Island Vipers on a two-pointer from Almin Hodzic (Budd Lake, NJ) in the second period and held on.

The Jersey Express put points on the board early, claiming a 60-52 lead at the half. The Staten Island Vipers played aggressively throughout, accumulating 22 fouls over the course of the game. Both teams were relentless on the court, with the Jersey Express racking up 22 fouls.

Lawrence shot well converting on 13-of-23 field goal attempts to register 34 points. He also nailed three 3-pointers and was successful at the line making 5-of-6 free throws attempted.  Antoine Obery led the Vipers with 32 points 12 of which were during the final period.

Smush Parker (Brooklyn, NY) notched five 3-pointers and scored 22 points, 8 assists & 6 rebounds. Almin Hodzic also had double figures with 12 points and 8 rebounds. Charles Smith (Newark, NJ) had 9 points while Terry Hill (Newark, NJ) had 7, Melvin Creddle (Newark, NJ) with 4, and Donald Hennie (Hackensack, NJ) with 2. Jason Smith (Paterson, NJ), Travis Conyers (Jersey City, NJ) both had 8 points.

Up next for the Express is the Boston North Shore Tide at Shabazz High School. Tip-off is slated for 5 p.m. on Saturday, December 14^th.  Game tickets are available @ http://www.eventbrite.com/org/4806512707

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Written By: Anna-Kaye A Robinson annakaye.robinson@student.shu.edu

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