(Watervliet, NY)
Cannoneers win battle over Cadets in Colonial Council action.
-Watervliet connected on 8 three pointers on the night, 5 by J.J Chestnut, as they went on to defeat La Salle 69-60.
The Cannoneers broke open a close game late in the first half with a decisive 10-2 run as they grabbed a 34-26 halftime lead. They built their largest lead of 17 in the closing minutes of the 3rd quarter and survived a strong fourth period from La Salle for the victory.
-Watervliet placed three players in double figures led by J.J. Chestnut's game high 23 points. Khari Croley added 20 points and Derrick Beason netted 11 points.
(J.J. Chesnut knocking down 1 of his 5 three pointers)
(Khari Croley)
-La Salle had three players in double figure scoring as well. Connor Cepiel led the Cadets with 14 points, Andrew Vanroy added 13 points and Jimyh Evans chipped in with 12 points
(Connor Cepiel)
(Andrew Vanroy)
Box Score with full play by play HERE:
| Teams | End 1Q | Halftime | End 3Q | Final |
| La Salle | 16 | 26 | 43 | 60 |
| Watervliet | 12 | 34 | 57 | 69 |
Win % probability during the game.
Full game video highlights
broken down by team & players.
(Click team logo)
| La Salle | Watervliet | |
| 4 | 3PT SHOOTING | 8 |
| 18-22 | FREE THROWS | 11-18 |
| 82% | FT % | 61% |
| 2 | LEADS | 6 |
| 4 | LARGEST LEAD | 17 |
| Top Scorers | ||
| La Salle | Connor Cepiel #14 | 14 |
| La Salle | Andrew Vanroy #15 | 13 |
| Watervliet | J.J. Chestnut #3 | 23 |
| Watervliet | Khari Croley #35 | 20 |
| La Salle | Lead Changes | Watervliet |
| 0 | *** Watervliet: J.J. Chestnut #3 3 PT FG MADE [1Q 06:03] *** | 3 |
| 11 | La Salle: Jimyh Evans #20 FT MADE [1Q 01:26] | 10 |
| 13 | La Salle: Jimyh Evans #20 FT MADE [1Q 00:50] | 12 |
| 16 | Watervliet: Derrick Beason #2 FT MADE [2Q 06:45] | 17 |
| 18 | *** Watervliet: Khari Croley #35 2 PT FG MADE [2Q 06:13] *** | 20 |
| 20 | *** Watervliet: J.J. Chestnut #3 2 PT FG MADE [2Q 05:11] *** | 22 |
| 22 | *** Watervliet: Khari Croley #35 2 PT FG MADE [2Q 04:20] *** | 24 |
| 24 | *** Watervliet: Jadon Wheatley #1 3 PT FG MADE [2Q 03:15] *** | 27 |
Game flow chart:
By Ed Bemiss
