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Monday
Feb222010

Basketball News: Starwings defeat Grand Saconnex 94-90

The Starwings started slow in the first quarter, as Grand Saconnex outscored them 25-18.

The Starwings battled back in the second quarter and outscored their opponents by one point; however the team was still 6 points behind at halftime.

Tony Brown and Vernard Hollins took control and helped the Starwings stay in the match, as they scored 28 and 24 points respectively.

However it was the final seconds of the match that made the difference.

Tony Brown, Maxime Jacquier and Jordan Hasquet each scored free throws and put the Starwings ahead for the first time in the game.

Unable to respond, Grand Saconnex let the game slip away from them.

This victory puts the Starwings in 4th place of the NLA division.