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With a large and loud fan base cheering them on, the Binghamton boys basketball team moved within one win of a state title Thursday afternoon with a 62-49 semifinal victory over Tappan Zee at Visions Veterans Memorial Arena.
The Patriots (19-3) will play for the New York State Public High School Class AA championship at 6 p.m. Friday against either Section 5 champion Greece Athena or Section 2 champ Niskayuna.
Zubayr Griffin, a 2,000-point career scorer, led Binghamton with 22 points. Derek Abu Jr. scored 13 and Jah-lon Cook contributed 10 points off the bench.
Binghamton will be trying to win the third state title in program history. The Patriots captured state championships in 1985 and 1986, led by All-American point guard King Rice. Rice, now head coach at Monmouth, was among those in attendance Thursday.
The Patriots trailed 19-11 in the second quarter before closing the half with a 22-5 run to lead 33-24 at halftime.
Tappan Zee got as close as 52-45 with 2:52 remaining. Binghamton responded with eight consecutive points.
Check back later for reaction and more details on the game.
This article originally appeared on Binghamton Press & Sun-Bulletin: Zubayr Griffin scored 22 points as Binghamton won a AA state semifinal
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The Patriots (19-3) will play for the New York State Public High School Class AA championship at 6 p.m. Friday against either Section 5 champion Greece Athena or Section 2 champ Niskayuna.
Zubayr Griffin, a 2,000-point career scorer, led Binghamton with 22 points. Derek Abu Jr. scored 13 and Jah-lon Cook contributed 10 points off the bench.
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Binghamton will be trying to win the third state title in program history. The Patriots captured state championships in 1985 and 1986, led by All-American point guard King Rice. Rice, now head coach at Monmouth, was among those in attendance Thursday.
The Patriots trailed 19-11 in the second quarter before closing the half with a 22-5 run to lead 33-24 at halftime.
Tappan Zee got as close as 52-45 with 2:52 remaining. Binghamton responded with eight consecutive points.
Check back later for reaction and more details on the game.
This article originally appeared on Binghamton Press & Sun-Bulletin: Zubayr Griffin scored 22 points as Binghamton won a AA state semifinal
Continue reading...
