7/11 Game 2 Recap

Syracuse Elite too much for 99 problems to handle.

Syracuse Elite came out hot and set the tone for the game early, stunting 99 Problems on defense and scoring at will. The game was completely controlled by Syracuse Elite. Syracuse Elite was up as much as 24 points in the fourth quarter, but some cheap baskets at the end of the game made the final score 82-69.

99 problems continued their struggles; it didn’t help that their main offensive threat, Josh Wright, scored only 19 points on a night where he missed the majority of his three point attempts. The only other real threat for 99 problems, Colgate baller Chad Johnson, struggled throughout, and even left the game for the stands with 6:00 minutes remaining in the third quarter. Johnson would later return for 99 problems and finish with 21 points.

Syracuse Elite scored most of their points through pristine ball movement and fast break opportunities. The defense of 99 problems was consistently slow getting back throughout the game, and Syracuse Elite made them pay with an array of dunks and fast break baskets.

J. Lee has 16 points and 18 rebounds for Syracuse elite. He also had 5 assists and 5 blocks. Chris Martin finished with 15 points and 6 rebounds. Syracuse Elite looks to continue their success against the Bless Ballers Wednesday, July 18^th and 8:00 P.M. 99 problems looks to pick up a victory against the Gunnas Monday, July 16^th at 8:00 P.M. Both games will be played at Notre Dame High School.