The Benedictine Mesa Men's Basketball team concluded their regular season with a convincing 79-58 victory against Cal Maritime on Saturday evening.
Quincy Reece initiated scoring for the Redhawks with a layup in the paint. Cal Maritime led until the 12:42 mark when
Jamaal Wright's jumper propelled BenU into the lead, a position they maintained for the remainder of the game. While the Keelhaulers trailed, they stayed within a few points, and the Redhawks concluded the first half with a lead of 31-25.
The second half began with a 3-pointer from
Damian Zivak, extending the lead to 9 points. BenU then embarked on a 7-point run, interrupted only by a layup from Cal Maritime. Benedictine gained momentum with consecutive 3-pointers and a dunk from
Jamaal Wright. A notable high-energy moment included a steal from
Eric Norton, leading to a fast-break dunk by him. The Redhawks finished the game with a commanding 21-point lead, securing the victory at 79-58.
Key Players:
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Deven Foster contributed 15 points, 3 rebounds, 5 assists, and 2 steals.
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Damian Zivak recorded 12 points, 2 steals, 2 assists, and 4 rebounds.
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Malik Payton showcased 12 points, 2 rebounds, 3 assists, and 4 steals.
Looking Ahead: The Redhawks, ranked #5, are set to participate in the Cal Pac tournament, facing UC Merced on Friday, March 1st.
