Five Towns College Dominates Berkeley in Road Victory
The Five Towns College women’s basketball team showcased a stellar performance on the road, defeating Berkeley 77-63 in an electrifying matchup at Achievement First Brooklyn High School. This decisive victory highlighted the team's offensive depth and defensive tenacity.
January 16, 2025 - The Five Towns College women’s basketball team showcased a stellar performance on the road, defeating Berkeley 77–63 in an electrifying matchup at Achievement First Brooklyn High School. This decisive victory highlighted the team's offensive depth and defensive tenacity.
Five Towns took control early, outscoring Berkeley 18–13 in the first quarter and never looking back. A dominant second quarter saw the Sound extend their lead with a 26-point surge, going into halftime up 44–29.
Key Performers
Ihari Oromo was the star of the night for Five Towns, delivering a double-double with 19 points and 12 rebounds. Her presence on the boards and efficiency in the paint (8-14 FG) set the tone for the Sound's frontcourt dominance.
Danica Robles contributed across the board, scoring 13 points while dishing out 8 assists and grabbing 6 rebounds. Her three-point shooting (3-10) provided a much-needed spark to stretch the floor.
Danayjha Moore came off the bench to pour in 15 points, including three three-pointers, and added 5 assists to keep the offense flowing.
Team Effort
The Sound’s ball movement was on full display, with a season-high 20 assists compared to Berkeley’s 9. This unselfish play enabled five players to score at least 7 points, showcasing the team’s depth.
On the defensive end, Five Towns forced 19 turnovers, leading to 12 steals. Their relentless pressure kept Berkeley from finding a rhythm, holding them to just 9.5% shooting from beyond the arc.
Berkeley’s Struggles
Despite a strong 20-point performance from Khya Hough and 16 points from Ariella Johnson, Berkeley struggled to find consistency. The team shot 31.9% from the field and committed costly turnovers that hindered their comeback efforts.
Coaches’ Comments
“This win is a testament to our team’s resilience and commitment to playing together,” said Five Towns head coach Jaques. “We emphasized rebounding and limiting second-chance opportunities, and the team executed our game plan perfectly.”
Looking Ahead
With this win, Five Towns College improved their record to 6-1. The Sound will look to build on this momentum as they prepare for their next matchup away against Villa Maria College on Saturday, January 25th.
Fader’s Favorite Player of the game is Danica Robles: She scored 13 points, had 8 assists, 3 steals, and 6 rebounds