Wilson Boys Lose Tough OT Game to Saucon Valley

For Wilson and Saucon Valley fans alike, Tuesday nights game seemed like a repeat of  previous meetings between the teams, with each team winning a close and hard fought game.   Evently matched and with the score only reflecting small errors by either team, Tuesday's contest was no exception.  Fans were treated to an exciting, action packed game that ultimately was won by the Saucon team.

Although Saucon Valley took an early lead, the Warrior team settled down and changed the pace of their game, moving the ball effectively around the perimeter to look for the open shot.  Excellent performance in pulling down rebounds and shooting from the perimeter allowed them to rally to a tied score at half-time (22-22).

In the second half, Saucon once again came out strong, outscoring Wilson 9-6 in the third period.  However, the team struggled with making baskets in the fourth period, creating opportunties for Wilson.    Excellent shooting by Wilson allowed the team to close the gap on the Panthers.  With 22 seconds left, Wilson's Gerald Terry tipped a ball over the outstretched arms of Saucon's Eric Frans which bounced around the rim and took a lucky bounce into the basket.  Although Saucon had time to make a winning basket, a series of fumbled shots resulted in the game going into overtime play.

The overtime period was marked by Wilson fouls that sent the Panthers to the foul line numberous times.  Excellent foul shooting by the Panther team (they went 6 for 8 in the overtime period) compared to Wilson (they went 2 for 4 from the foul line) resulted in the small advantage that the Panthers needed to break the tie.  Although a final second clutch 3 pointer thrown up by Wilson hit the rim, it dropped harmlessly off, resulting in a Panther 47-44 win.

For the Warriors, Gerald Terry put up 15 points, Chris Cooper and Kowen Scott each  had 8 points while Alex Parker added 6 points. Ryan Spirko had 7 points.

Saucon Valley will move on to meet 4th seed Salisbury, who upset previously undefeated Bangor, in the Colonial League Championship Friday night at Liberty.