Teaneck vs. Newark Tech: 5 Takeaways
The O.S.C Give Back Classic tipped off on Friday afternoon at East Orange High School. It was Teaneck picking up a much needed win in the first game against Newark Tech 72-62. This was a game of runs. Teaneck took…
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Continue ReadingThe O.S.C Give Back Classic tipped off on Friday afternoon at East Orange High School. It was Teaneck picking up a much needed win in the first game against Newark Tech 72-62.
This was a game of runs. Teaneck took a 24-13 lead early but gave it back quickly. Newark Tech went on a 23-7 run to gain control of the game. Teaneck would rebound quickly after falling behind early in the second half. The game was tied at 45 heading into the fourth quarter and Teaneck took control led by Hunter Toro. Here are five key takeaways from the first game of the night.
Toro is a player
Plain and simple, this was the clearest takeaway of the game. Toro finished with 32 points on 11-21 from the field. He knocked down 5-8 three-point shots and finished a perfect 5-5 from the free throw line. Toro also grabbed 10 rebounds to notch a double-double. He was the catalyst in the second half for Teaneck as he hit a couple big three’s and converted two three-point plays to light a spark. Toro was clutch down the stretch. He showed a great ability to finish with contact at the rim. The senior is in line for a strong final season.
Kelvin Marshall is tough to stop down low
Newark Tech fell behind early and needed a player to take control. That player was Marshall. The big man finished with 15 points and 11 rebounds. Six of his rebounds came on the offensive end. He was able to gain position and dominate the paint to convert some much needed putbacks for Newark Tech. This was Marshall’s sixth double-double of the season and it will not be his last.
Free throws were a big difference
There were 48 total free throws attempted in this game. Each team shot 24. For Teaneck, this is where they gained an advantage. They finished 75% as a team from the free throw line (18-24). Newark Tech was just 13-24 from the charity stripe. They began fouling Teaneck with just over two minutes left in the game and they were able to knock down their free throws. The foul line could have helped Newark Tech keep pace throughout the game but they were not able to be productive there tonight.
Three-point line…Another big difference
If the foul line was the key difference, the three-point line was close behind. Led by Toro and Xavier Washington, who was a perfect 4-4 from deep, Teaneck went 12-21 from beyond the arc. It is hard to overcome 36 points from three-point range. Newark Tech did not shoot as well. They finished 50% (5-10) but they were not able to get many good looks at the rim.
Teaneck dominated the turnover battle
Teaneck built their lead early and in the fourth quarter in the same way — turnovers. They were able to give Newark Tech fits on the defensive side of the ball. This allowed them to get in transition and either get to the basket or kick it out to one of their hot shooters for a three ball.