Jays Lose Early Lead, Fall to Tigers in Overtime

Posted January 9, 2019 / Last updated January 17, 2019

The Blue Jay basketball team (21-3, 2-1) played an inspiring 1st Quarter in their district match-up on Tuesday night against Holy Cross. Shots were falling, defenders were forcing turnovers, and a spirit of confidence filled the Birdcage as the Jays shot ahead of the Tigers 20-4 in the opening period of play.

Unfortunately, that level of play only lasted eight minutes. After the half-way mark in the 2nd Quarter, the Jays’ shooting fell off almost entirely. Holy Cross clawed their way back into the game minute-by-minute until a last-second three-pointer tied the score at 40-40 to close the 3rd Quarter.

The Jays meanwhile failed to make a three-pointer after halftime. They were able to generate points by penetrating the lane and picking up the fouls needed to get in the bonus. Holy Cross committed eight team fouls in the 3rd Quarter alone, so the Jays fought hard from the free throw line to stay in the game and force an overtime period.

Their second strategy, however, failed them in the end. The Jays went 2-9 from the charity stripe in overtime and fell to the Tigers, 58-55.

Through the Lens…

View the Jesuit vs. Holy Cross Photo Gallery

By the Numbers…

Elijah Morgan (#10)	23 points, 9 rebounds
Noah Varnado (#23)	13 points
Robert McMahon (#22)	11 points, 7 rebounds
Nick Artigues (#21)	5 points

On the Horizon…

The Blue Jays are 2-1 in district play and face Shaw on Friday night at Shaw. Tip off is set for 7 p.m.

Galleries

Basketball vs. Holy Cross, Jan. 8, 2019

...followed by the Jayette routine.
Myles Gordon makes it difficult for Holy Cross to inbound the ball.
Nick Brewster draws a foul on a three pointer with under 20 seconds in regulation.
Nick Brewster and Elijah Morgan increase the defensive pressure late in the game.
...sails toward the basket for two points.
Elijah Morgan shows excellent ball control at the top of the key and...
Coach Chris Jennings gives direction from the sideline.
Nick Brewster floats a shot over his defender.
Nick Artigues makes a crisp pass along the baseline.
Josh DeBlieux inbounds the ball in front of a packed crowd.
...the horns follow the cadence.
The Blue Jay drum line rattles off the beat during halftime and...
Jayson applauds from the sideline.
The MCJROTC presents the colors before the game begins.
The Jesuit cheerleaders perform their routine during halftime...
...goes to the free throw line after drawing the foul.
Kyle Haupt shoots a layup around the outstretched arm of his defender and...
Elijah Morgan makes a strong move to the basket over a taller defender.
Noah Varnado beats his defender along the baseline.
Robert McMahon advances the ball in the open court.
Myles Gordon gets an open look from the corner.
Noah Varnado makes a great move to the basket between two Holy Cross defenders.
Nick Artigues knocks down some free throws.
The bench and student section go wild in the 1st Quarter.
Robert McMahon draws a foul under the basket.

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