Down 49-42 in the 4th quarter, Dara Mabrey scored 10 of Manasquan’s points in a 15-0 run to roar from behind and score a 57-49 win over University in the Tournament of Champions.  SSZ has the highlights and post-game reaction from Pine Belt Arena in Toms River

Manasquan 57 University 49

Dara Mabrey scored 22 points, including 10 in a 15-0 run to close out the game to give Manasquan a win in the opening round of the Tournament of Champions.  University took a 49-42 lead with 4:26 remaining in the 4th quarter.  The Lady Warriors turned up the defensive intensity and Mabrey delivered a three pointer from the corner to put Manasquan ahead for good.  Faith Masonius had 15 and Stella Clark added 13.  Jihaya Chavis led all scorers with 27 points in a losing effort:

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Thanks to Manasquan Bank for sponsoring our Warriors coverage all year long.  Thanks to Manasquan Bank, we’ll be back at Pine Belt Arena for more coverage as the Lady Warriors look for a second straight Tournament of Champions crown.

Tournament of Champions

Girls Semifinals at Pine Belt Arena in Toms River 

Friday

5:30 pm: (3) Manasquan vs. (2) Rutgers Prep

7:30 pm: (4) Lenape vs. (1) Saint John Vianney