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The University (Newark, NJ) varsity basketball team won Thursday's home playoff game against American History (Newark, NJ) in overtime by a score of 59-49.

This game is a part of the "2024 NJSIAA Boys Basketball State Championships (New Jersey) - North Jersey Section 2 Group 1" tournament.

Q1Q2Q3Q4OT1Final
American History11131013249
University151010121259
Final score provided by A. Hillman.
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Game Stats

American History

Shooting

#Athlete NameMinPtsFGMFGAFG%AFG%
Team Totals4919
0Elijah Whitney (Sr)31
1Ah'Zeah Woodard (Jr)114
2Ahmad Woodard (Jr)124
3E. De Los Santos (Sr)21
4Ahmad Davis (So)63
5I. Williams (Jr)115
11W. Dejesus (Sr)41
American History

#Athlete NameMinPts3PM3PA3P%FTMFTAFT%2FGM2FGA2FG%
Team Totals493816
0Elijah Whitney (Sr)311
1Ah'Zeah Woodard (Jr)1134
2Ahmad Woodard (Jr)12222
3E. De Los Santos (Sr)21
4Ahmad Davis (So)63
5I. Williams (Jr)1115
11W. Dejesus (Sr)411
American History

Totals

#Athlete NameMinPtsORebDRebRebAstStlBlkTOPF
Team Totals49
0Elijah Whitney (Sr)3
1Ah'Zeah Woodard (Jr)11
2Ahmad Woodard (Jr)12
3E. De Los Santos (Sr)2
4Ahmad Davis (So)6
5I. Williams (Jr)11
11W. Dejesus (Sr)4
University has not entered stats for this game.

Game Story

New Jersey High School Basketball - University over American History

February 22, 2024: Newark, NJ 07108

Fans at Thursday's non-league challenge between the University Phoenix (Newark, NJ) and the visiting American History Bald Eagles (Newark, NJ), saw University's basketball squad overcome American History by a tally of 59-49.

With the victory, University improves its record to 9-13 on the campaign. The Phoenix travel to Shabazz (Newark, NJ) to confront the Bulldogs in a non-league challenge on Tuesday, February 27. The Bulldogs come into the challenge with a record of 13-11. Shabazz won 67-31 in their recent non-league challenge against Bard (New York, NY)

Players of the Game

American History (23-24)

Congratulations to #2 Ahmad Woodard for being selected the American History Basketball Player of the Game.

University (23-24)

University has not selected any Players of the Game.

Rankings & Records

American History (23-24)

NJDiv.
35542
OverallLeagueHomeAwayWin %League %PFPA
11-163-16-35-13.407.7501,4581,506

University (23-24)

NJDiv.
23714
OverallLeagueHomeAwayNeutralWin %League %PFPA
9-140-36-31-72-4.391.0001,3441,446

Team Scoring Averages

Q1Q2Q3Q4OT1Final
American History
14.315.012.312.32.056.0
University
15.010.010.012.012.058.4

Team Stat Comparison

American HistoryUniversity
53.6Points Per Game-
30.2Rebounds Per Game-
10.9Assists Per Game-
9.8Steals Per Game-
4.5Blocks Per Game-

Team Leaders

American HistoryUniversityNational Avg.
#2 Ahmad Woodard13.8Points Per Game
-
4.9
#4 Ahmad Davis10.5Rebounds Per Game
-
2.6
#0 Elijah Whitney4.5Assists Per Game
-
1.0
#2 Ahmad Woodard3.1Steals Per Game
-
0.8
#5 Ihjamir Williams4.9Blocks Per Game
-
0.3

Record Breakdown

American History (23-24)

University (23-24)

10-16
Overall
9-14
3-1
League
0-3
7-14
Non-League
8-10
0-1
Head to Head
1-0
1-2
Common Opponent
2-0
6-3
Home
6-3
4-13
Away
1-7
0-0
Neutral
2-4
0-1
Playoff
1-1
9-16
In-State
8-14
1-0
Out-of-State
1-0