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81
Winner New Jersey City NEW JERS 7-4, 3-2
79
Hood HOOD 6-4, 0-0
Winner
New Jersey City NEW JERS
7-4, 3-2
81
Final
79
Hood HOOD
6-4, 0-0
Score By Periods
Team 1 2 F
New Jersey City NEW JERS 33 48 81
Hood HOOD 38 41 79

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Game Recap: Men's Basketball | | Contact: Hannah Hirst; Assistant Athletic Communication Director

Men's Basketball Holds Off Hood, 81-79, in Thrilling Doc Greene Tournament Opener

HUNTINGDON, PA. – The New Jersey City University (NJCU) men's basketball team pulled off a thrilling 81-79 victory over Hood College on the opening day of the Doc Greene Tournament, hosted by Juniata College on Sunday, December 29.

Five Gothic Knights reached double digits in scoring, led by senior Isaiah Johnson-Williams (Jersey City, N.J./Don Bosco), who finished with a team-high 15 points, including three three-pointers. Junior Jaheim Lewis (Hillside, N.J./Hillside) delivered a standout performance, posting his third double-double of the season with 12 points and 11 rebounds, alongside a season-high four assists. Senior Hakeem Wilson (Newark, N.J./North Star Academy) also contributed 12 points off the bench, while fifth-year senior Avante Gilbert (Paterson, N.J./International) added 11 points, six rebounds, two assists, and a steal. Junior Arterio Williams (Hamilton, N.J./Hamilton West) rounded out the double-digit scorers with a season-best 10 points on 83.3% shooting (5-of-6) and four rebounds.

The Gothic Knights (7-4) shot 47.6% from the field, 40.0% from three-point range, and 62.5% from the free-throw line. They outpaced Hood in several key categories, including points in the paint (36-26), points off turnovers (16-13), second-chance points (19-15), and bench points (44-22). Hood, however, won the fast-break points battle, 14-13.

Hood College (6-5) was led by Kullen Robinson, who put up a game-high 26 points, five rebounds, three assists, and two blocks. Jude Huseby added 12 points and five rebounds for the Horses.

The first half was a back-and-forth affair, with Hood taking a 38-33 lead into the break. The Horses extended their advantage early in the second half, grabbing their first double-digit lead of the game at 51-41 with 14:03 left. However, NJCU responded with a 9-2 run, fueled by a basket from Williams, cutting the deficit to 53-50.

The two teams traded baskets in the closing minutes, but it was a clutch three-pointer by Johnson-Williams at the 1:36 mark that gave NJCU their first lead of the second half, 76-75. After both teams exchanged points, Lewis made a pair of critical free throws with 12 seconds remaining to give the Gothic Knights a two-possession cushion. Hood's final-second layup was not enough, as NJCU held on for the 81-79 win.

UP NEXT:
The Gothic Knights will return to action tomorrow, Monday, December 30, for the Doc Greene Tournament Championship at 4:00 p.m., where they will face the winner of the Immaculata/Juniata game.

For the latest news, updates, and information on New Jersey City University sports, visit njcugothicknights.com. Fans can also stay up-to-date on the latest Gothic Knights news by following NJCU Athletics on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and YouTube.
 
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Players Mentioned

Avante Gilbert

#10 Avante Gilbert

F
6' 6"
Fifth Year
Jaheim Lewis

#5 Jaheim Lewis

G
6' 4"
Senior
Hakeem Wilson

#1 Hakeem Wilson

G
6' 0"
Senior
Isaiah Johnson-Williams

#30 Isaiah Johnson-Williams

G
6' 3"
Senior
Arterio Williams

#14 Arterio Williams

F
6' 4"
Junior

Players Mentioned

Avante Gilbert

#10 Avante Gilbert

6' 6"
Fifth Year
F
Jaheim Lewis

#5 Jaheim Lewis

6' 4"
Senior
G
Hakeem Wilson

#1 Hakeem Wilson

6' 0"
Senior
G
Isaiah Johnson-Williams

#30 Isaiah Johnson-Williams

6' 3"
Senior
G
Arterio Williams

#14 Arterio Williams

6' 4"
Junior
F