true Gwynedd Mercy 66, King's 42
BOX SCOREWILKES-BARRE, PA. -- Gwynedd Mercy led from start to finish in defeating the host King's, 66-42, at the First National Community Bank/Monarch Classic Friday night.
The Griffins (6-3) had three players in double figures, led by sophomore
Aaron Goodman (Newtown, Pa./Council Rock North) who posted a game-high 18 points. Sophomore
Cedric Elleby (Monroeville, N.J./Delsea) added 17 while senior
Justin Knight (Mays Landing, N.J./Oakcrest) chipped in 12. Both Goodman and Elleby led the rebound battle, each pulling down eight.
GM raced out to 12-2 lead just over five minutes into the contest. Gwynedd would shoot 47.1% in the first stanza while holding the Monarchs to a 33.3% effort in taking a 35-20 lead into the half.
Another early 10-0 run would give the Griffins a 49-23 cushion with just over 12 minutes to play where they would maintain control and cruise to the win.
Overall, Gwynedd was 28-of-60 (46.7%) from the floor, winning the battle on the glass, 39-33, and forced 20 turnovers that led to 13 points.
Tim O'Shea came off the bench to score a team-high 12 points for King's (5-3), who finished at a 17-for-52 (32.7%) shooting clip. Dan Borner added 10.
Gwynedd Mercy continues play tomorrow when they take on Wilkes at 1 p.m. The Colonels suffered a 100-91 overtime defeat to Susquehanna in the first game tonight.
