New Haven defeats Fair Dickinson 65-55
New Haven Takes Down Fair Dickinson at Home, 65-55
In a closely contested conference matchup, the New Haven Knights welcomed their rival Fair Dickinson Knights to the Jeffery P. Hazell Athletics Center, but it was the home team that came out on top, 65-55.
At halftime, the Knights were up by a comfortable margin of 27-14, showcasing their strong home-court advantage. The second half saw Fair Dickinson make some adjustments, cutting the deficit to as low as two points at one point, but New Haven's defense held firm, allowing them to take control and seal the win.
For the Knights, Andre Pasha led the way with a stellar 16-point performance, shooting 2-3 from beyond the arc and making all of his field goal attempts. Stefano Faloppa chipped in with 11 rebounds and six points, while Jabri Fitzpatrick provided five assists to complement his 14 points.
On the other side, Fair Dickinson's David Jevtic scored 13 points, hitting three of six three-pointers, while Taeshaud Jackson contributed 11 rebounds and seven points. However, it was not enough to overcome New Haven's strong team effort.
The Knights' balanced attack was a key factor in their victory, as they shot 55.0% from the field and made 14 of 26 free throws. They also outrebounded Fair Dickinson by three, grabbed more assists, and forced more turnovers, all contributing to their win.
In terms of advanced statistics, New Haven's true shooting percentage was a impressive 60.8%, while their effective field goal percentage was 60.7%. The Knights' offensive rebounding percentage was also a highlight, at 8.8%.
The win gives the Knights some much-needed momentum in conference play and sets them up for an important matchup next week.
GAME STATS
New Haven (HOME) Game Stats:
- Field Goals: 23/42 (55.0%)
- 2-Point FG: 18/28 (64.3%)
- 3-Point FG: 5/14 (36.0%)
- Free Throws: 14/26 (54.0%)
- Rebounds: 34
- Assists: 16
- Turnovers: 11
- Steals: 5
- Blocks: 1
- Total Fouls: 19
- Total Points: 65
Fair Dickinson (AWAY) Game Stats:
- Field Goals: 17/56 (30.0%)
- 2-Point FG: 9/24 (37.5%)
- 3-Point FG: 8/32 (25.0%)
- Free Throws: 13/18 (72.0%)
- Rebounds: 32
- Assists: 8
- Turnovers: 9
- Steals: 5
- Blocks: 2
- Total Fouls: 21
- Total Points: 55