MORGAN-GREEN DRAINS 33 AS ST. MARY’S SHOCKS SPALDING, 81-76, IN BASKETBALL OPENER

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by 33 points from junior Josh Morgan-Green, who sank four three-point
jumpers, St. Mary’s of the MIAA B Conference shocked host Archbishop
Spalding, a perennial A Conference power, 81-76, in the season-opener
for both schools, last night at Spalding.

Not bothered by a
large opening night crowd, St. Mary’s countered Spalding’s considerable
size advantage with a three guard lineup that lit it up from the
outside. In addition to Morgan-Green, senior Josh Hartman and
sophomore Nick GrocÃ© combined for 30 points in the Saints’ backcourt.
Together, the trio sank eight three-point field goals.

St. Mary’s guards also contributed the majority of 20 assists and 17 steals produced by the team.

After
taking a 19-18 lead at the end of one quarter, St. Mary’s outscored
Spalding, 28-12 in the second quarter and never looked back.