Sinclair Men’s Basketball team (3-1), on November 13, 2014, defeats Lime, Ohio State basketball team 110-46 winning another home game. Jalen Robertson led the way with 18 points.
Both teams started off well offensively and defensively. Marcellous Washington made a great shot the beginning of the game as well as the Tartans as a team which put them ahead.
This gave them a comfortable lead which they were able to sustain for the rest of the game. The Tartans went into half time with a 50-18 lead which ended with Jalen Robertson dunking two of his 18 points in the final minute of the first half.
As well as Jabriel Coaston, he had 12 points, 5-6 shots from the free-throw line and 15 rebounds. Overall, their ability to move the ball resulted in both teams playing competitively and made the game more interesting.
Both teams were full of adrenaline and contributed to give a good game the second quarter.
The first half lead proved to be much for Ohio State to recover from as Sinclair was able to finish off the game comfortably with 60-28.
Sinclair took the win with 81-58 being the final score. Five of Sinclair’s players scored in double figures, Jalen Robertson (18), Wesley Parr (17), Steven Parriere (15), Jabriel Coaston (12), and Manny Powell (10). Sinclair out-rebounded Ohio State 65-40 and Ohio State attributed in forcing 9 more turnovers than Sinclair 19-10. Good game guys
Darasia Cheeks
Reporter