Ryan Esposito commands the offense for Green Wave win

By Team Reports Feb 1, 2024, 12:09am

Recap: New Milford Green Wave vs. Bethel Wildcats

The New Milford Green Wave came into Monday's game having lost ten straight, but that streak is now in the rearview. They snuck past Bethel with a 68-62 win on Monday. New Milford's offense stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most points they've scored all season.

New Milford's win was a true team effort, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Ryan Esposito, who dropped a double-double on 20 points and 11 rebounds. As a matter of fact, that's the most points Esposito has scored all season. Another player making a difference was Armani Checo, who scored 22 points.

New Milford's victory ended a five-game drought at home and bumped them up to 3-10. As for Bethel, their loss was their sixth straight on the road, which dropped their record down to 3-11.

New Milford will face off against the Wolverines at 6:00 p.m. on Wednesday. The matchup should be an exciting one, as these teams are closely ranked in Connecticut (Abbott RVT is ranked 150th, while the Green Wave are ranked 157th). As for Bethel, they will be playing in front of their home fans against the Panthers at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday. Masuk and the Wildcats are at an even 5-5 over their past ten head-to-heads.