11/9/23
Sewell, NJ-Mercer men’s basketball moved to 2-1 on the season following a 68-34 win at RCSJ-Gloucester (0-2). In a game the Vikings dominated from start to finish, MCCC got a very balanced effort from the team to cruise to the win.
Mercer started the game on a 19-3 run. The closest the Roadrunners got was within 12 points early in the second half, but the Vikings outscored the Roadrunners 44-25 to close out the game .
Freshman Darius Bland (Willingboro, NJ/Florence Twp. Memorial) had 10 points, 5 steals and 4 rebounds to lead the Vikings. Freshman Jayson Love (Philadelphia, PA/Academy at Palumbo) and sophomore Justin Carbone (Monmouth Junction, NJ/South Brunswick) each had 9 points in the win. Sophomore Khristian Smith (Hamilton, NJ/Nottingham) scored 8 points and freshman Fred Orock (Williamstown, NJ/Williamstown HS) had 8 points, 5 rebounds, 2 blocks and 2 assists. Freshman Quincey Manning (Blackwood, NJ/Winslow Twp.) added 6 points and 6 rebounds, sophomore Izaiah Johnson (Burlington, NJ/Burlington City) had 5 points, 5 rebounds and 5 assists and sophomore Jason Mark (Broward City, FL/Blanche Ely HS) added 5 points, 7 rebounds, 2 steals and 2 blocks.
The Vikings next host Middlesex CC (1-0) in their home opener at 6:00 PM on Tuesday, November 14th.