Posted: Jan 29, 2025
Wolverine Comeback Falls Short
Essex County College
74
Middlesex College
76
| Final | 1 | 2 | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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Essex County College | 24 | 50 | 74 |
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Middlesex College | 41 | 35 | 76 |
Newark, NJ - The Wolverines played at Middlesex College Tuesday night, mounting a furious comeback that fell just short. Essex trailed by 17 points at half time, before outscoring the home team 50-35 in the second. Jaidan Gilzene led the Wolverines come back with 30 points and 7 rebounds for the game, while Ricardo Gomez chipped in with 10 points and 14 rebounds.
Essex would go on to shoot 56.3% from the field, while shooting 60% from three point range. Ethan Laquindanum also chipped in with five assists.
The Wolverines have no time to sulk, as they resume play at Rowan College - Cumberland Thursday night with a 7pm tipoff. Essex played Rowan College - Cumberland earlier this season at home to a 83-45 victory.