Norwich Defense Holds Steady At Oneonta
Published: January 28th, 2013
By: Patrick Newell

Evening Sun Report

Boys’ Basketball

Norwich 53, Oneonta 39

ONEONTA – A week off did not create any additional holes in the Norwich defense.

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The Purple Tornado held the opposition under 40 points for the fourth straight game – all wins – in Friday’s STAC division win at Oneonta.

Kyle Edwards, returning to the Norwich lineup for the first time in four weeks, hit a key driving basket in the fourth quarter, and also added a three-pointer to spark the pull-away win.

Sophomore Zan Stewart had his most complete game posting a double-double with 14 points and 10 boards. Grant Brightman scored 13, and point guard Michael Sutton had 11 points and seven assists.

Norwich coach Tom Collier singled out one possession in the second half that demonstrated his team’s unselfish play. “It was just a six-point game, and we had all five guys touch the ball,” Collier said. “The passes were bang-bang-bang, and Zanny was able to knock down a three at the end of it. It was just great teamwork, and we did that several times.”

Best of all, Norwich held Oneonta to just 30 percent shooting for the game as everyone in the Norwich lineup saw plenty of minutes. “Everyone came in and contributed something positive,” Collier said. “We’re starting to get a little healthier. We’re surviving, and tonight was another step forward against a team that is improving.”

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