Despite trailing 27-10 at halftime, senior Matt Gilbert and the Madison boys basketball team’s second half rally on Tuesday led them to a 51-47 overtime win at Pequannock.
Gilbert, who led all Dodger scorers with 19 points, was one of three Madison players to post a double-digit scoring effort. Cameron Dias netted 14 points and Scott Jouan added 10, helping the Dodgers to their second consecutive win this season.
While Madison found itself in trouble early- they were unable to reach double digits in scoring in either of the first two quarters- the Dodgers came alive in the second half.
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After outscoring Pequannock 35-18 in the second half and tying the contest, Madison headed into overtime. A good defensive effort helped Madison hold Pequannock to just two points in the overtime frame, surging the Dodgers to their second conference win this year.
Ryan Brogan led all Pequannock scorers with 26 points, while Mike DeJohn chipped in with 10 points in the loss. Pequannock falls to 1-1 this season.
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Girls Basketball Falls
The Madison girls basketball team fell to 1-1 on the season with a tough 34-16 loss to Pequannock on Tuesday, according to NJ.com.
Tori Ellis led all Dodger scorers with seven points, while Pequannock all-star Samantha Tabakman netted a game-high 24 points.
Coming up:
- Wrestling vs. Hopatcong, Wednesday at 7 p.m.
- Boys, girls swimming vs. Pequannock, Wednesday at 4 p.m.
- Ice hockey vs. Parsippany, Thursday at 8 p.m.
- Boys basketball vs. Mtn. Lakes, Thursday at 7 p.m.
