Reading, MA - The Hustlers and Origins Unknown hooked up in the late game battle Thursday night, with OU at full strength for the first time this session. OU's balance and excellent defense led to an impressive 61-40 win, moving them to 2-1 on the season.
The 40 point effort by the Hustlers is the second lowest point total of the session, and with solid offensive weapons - this can be attested OU contesting every shot and severely out-rebounding their opponents. Meanwhile, OU used sporadic, but balanced, scoring to wear down the Hustlers on the offensive end. All five players were at or above double figures, as no one player dominated.
The teams were locked in a fairly close game for most of the first half. The Hustlers worked the ball to their big man, who used a nice mid range game to keep Chris "Big Country" Johnson on his toes. Johnson returned the favor in the post on the other end, finding his way to the hoop and establishing the post presence. Meanwhile James "Stretch" Hogan IV and Danger Dan Fisher motored around the court like bumper cars - bouncing and spinning their way to buckets.
The second half was when the clamps went down on the Hustlers, and OU held them to only 13 points. OU never made a huge run, but steadily built the lead until the game was no longer in doubt. It was a decent effort by the OU crew, and one they hope to build on as the leaves start to change. "I feel like we're coming together," said Cap'n Mike. "The summer was disappointing for us, but we usually play better and more consistently in the fall and winter."
OU takes on the first place Crusty Muskets in their next match up.
The 40 point effort by the Hustlers is the second lowest point total of the session, and with solid offensive weapons - this can be attested OU contesting every shot and severely out-rebounding their opponents. Meanwhile, OU used sporadic, but balanced, scoring to wear down the Hustlers on the offensive end. All five players were at or above double figures, as no one player dominated.
The teams were locked in a fairly close game for most of the first half. The Hustlers worked the ball to their big man, who used a nice mid range game to keep Chris "Big Country" Johnson on his toes. Johnson returned the favor in the post on the other end, finding his way to the hoop and establishing the post presence. Meanwhile James "Stretch" Hogan IV and Danger Dan Fisher motored around the court like bumper cars - bouncing and spinning their way to buckets.
The second half was when the clamps went down on the Hustlers, and OU held them to only 13 points. OU never made a huge run, but steadily built the lead until the game was no longer in doubt. It was a decent effort by the OU crew, and one they hope to build on as the leaves start to change. "I feel like we're coming together," said Cap'n Mike. "The summer was disappointing for us, but we usually play better and more consistently in the fall and winter."
OU takes on the first place Crusty Muskets in their next match up.
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