After having lost a blowout in their previous game against Bishop Timon-St. Jude, the St. Joseph's Collegiate Institute Marauders were happy to have found some success on Thursday. They managed a 44-39 victory over Cardinal O'Hara. Despite the win, that was the fewest points St. Joseph's Collegiate Institute has scored all season.
St. Joseph's Collegiate Institute's win was the result of several impressive offensive performances. One of the most notable came from Jay?meir Goosby, who scored 15 points along with nine rebounds and three steals. Gionni Zelasko was another key contributor, scoring nine points along with three steals and three blocks.
When it comes to explaining why Cardinal O'Hara lost, one person who can't be blamed is Kels Ivey. Despite the final result, he dropped a double-double on 18 points and ten rebounds. The team also got some help courtesy of Simmarion Threet, who scored ten points along with seven rebounds.
St. Joseph's Collegiate Institute's victory bumped their record up to 4-6. As for Cardinal O'Hara, they have not been sharp recently, as they've lost seven of their last nine games, which put a noticeable dent in their 5-8 record this season.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. St. Joseph's Collegiate Institute will have some time to savor their win since their next game is a little ways off: they'll take on Nichols at 6:00 p.m. on January 23rd. Nichols is strutting with some offensive muscle, as they've averaged 71.9 points per game. Cardinal O'Hara will get a bit of extra time to process the loss as their next game is a ways off. They'll take on St. Mary's at 6:00 p.m. on January 23rd. The matchup should be an exciting one, as these teams are ranked near one another in New York (St. Mary's is ranked 418th, while Cardinal O'Hara is ranked 430th).
