Hoopsters Unable to Keep Pace with St. Augustine

Posted January 17, 2019 / Last updated January 24, 2019

On Tuesday night, the Jesuit basketball team gave everything they had to give against a powerhouse team from St. Augustine. Sometimes the other team just has their night. That was the case for the Purple Knights, who pulled away from the Blue Jays in the 3rd Quarter to eventually seal the 65-46 victory.

Jesuit struggled offensively from the start, as St. Augustine dominated the boards and smothered Jesuit’s senior guard, Elijah Morgan. Morgan ended up with 19 points, but the Purple Knight defense made it tough-going. Big plays on offense were made by Robert McMahon and Noah Varnado, but St. Augustine’s help-side defense made it increasingly difficult for the Blue Jays to score in the lane, forcing the Jays to shoot just 28% from the field.

St. Augustine on the other hand shot 55% from the field, going 9 for 19 from three-point territory. In the end, when a team is playing that well, it’s simply hard to keep pace.

Through the Lens…

View the Jesuit vs. St. Augustine Photo Gallery

Senior forward Nick Artigues manages to get a shot over three defenders from St. Augustine.

By the Numbers…

Elijah Morgan (#10)	19 points
Noah Varnado (#23)	8 points
Robert McMahon (#22)	8 points, 9 rebounds

On the Horizon…

The basketball teams (21-4, 3-2) returns home to the Birdcage on Friday night for a district show-down with Brother Martin. Tip off is set for 7 p.m.

Galleries

Basketball vs. St. Augustine, Jan. 15, 2019

Robert McMahon prepares to go up for the opening tip.
McMahon plays very close defense to prevent his man from turning the corner.
Elijah Morgan gets and open look at a three pointer.
Morgan makes a precise pass over to Noah Varnado.
Varnado maneuvers his way through two defenders.
Nick Artigues somehow manages to get a shot over three defenders from St. Augustine.
Myles Gordon finds an open teammate from the wing.
Noah Varnado steps up to challenge the St. Augustine guard.
Kyle Haupt gets ready to enter the game.
Coach Chris Jennings helps his team narrow the lead during the 2nd Quarter.
Kyle Haupt defends just past half court.
Noah Varnado gets a quick first step at he drives to the basket.
Elijah Morgan battles around the heavy defensive pressure.
Robert McMahon gets an open look from the baseline.
Nick Brewster extends the defensive pressure to full court.
Kyle Haupt makes a nice move under the basket.
Robert McMahon launches the ball up court.
Elijah Morgan finds a window for the layup.
Morgan gets a good look from the free throw line.
The Jesuit cheerleaders are on hand to cheer for the Jays.
Freddie Washington takes it to the goal...
...and shows good form on a reverse layup.
Noah Varnado extends towards the basket.
Freddie Washington applies good ball pressure.
Kyle Haupt shoots from the free throw line.

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