Basketball Recap: Gus Jacobson Key Part of Team Effort in Sammies/Suzies Win

Sutton barely beat Uxbridge the last time the pair played, but that sure wasn't the case this time around. The Sammies/Suzies put the hurt on the Spartans with a sharp 64-41 victory on Tuesday. With the Sammies/Suzies ahead 34-13 at the half, the contest was all but over already.

Sutton's win was a true team effort, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Gus Jacobson, who shot 45% from the field en route to 12 points and six assists. The team also got some help courtesy of Chase Gara, who went 6-for-9 on his way to 14 points and six rebounds.

They weren't the only ones working in the assist department: Sutton was working as a unit and finished the game with 19 assists. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Uxbridge only posted eight.

When it comes to explaining why Uxbridge lost, don't look at Thatcher Sweeney. Despite the final result, he almost dropped a double-double with 14 points and nine boards.

The victory got Sutton back to even at 1-1. As for Uxbridge, their loss dropped their record down to an identical 1-1.

Sutton will take on Millbury in a holiday battle at 6:30 p.m. on Friday. Uxbridge and Whitinsville Christian will compete for holiday cheer at 6:30 p.m. on Friday.