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WALTHAM – On the first day of action at the 2012 New England Big Four Challenge Saturday, Brandeis junior point guard Gabriel Moton had his first collegiate double-double with 28 points and 10 rebounds, along with four assists, to guide the Judges past Tufts, 84-69.
The Brandeis-Tufts game featured six ties and nine lead changes, but the hosts were able to pull away late. The Judges owned a 60-57 lead with 9:06 on the clock when Moton caught fire. He hit a three-pointer at the 8:29 mark and went on to score 10 of Brandeis' next 12 points over a four-minute span, igniting a 22-6 run that put the game away.
Moton scored 11 points on 4 of 6 shooting in the first half, but really caught fire in the second. He hit his first six shots, including both three-pointers during the key run, to finish the half 6 of 7 from the field. He also hit 3 of 4 from the line in the second stanza. Moton added six rebounds and two assists in the second half to finish with Brandeis' first double-double of the season.
Two other Brandeis players scored in double figures in the game, with junior Alex Stoyle notching a career-high 14 points and grabbing eight rebounds. Junior center Youri Dascy added 11 points. The Judges owned a 23-10 scoring margin from the free-throw line, taking advantage of two Tufts technical fouls and an intentional foul. The Brandeis second-half defense was also outstanding, holding the Jumbos to just 39-percent shooting (12/31) after allowing 54-percent (15/28) in the first.
Tufts had two players score in double figures, led by senior forward Scott Anderson's (Sudbury, MA) 21 points on 8 of 12 from the floor. Anderson matched Moton's game-high with 11 first-half points. He also had four rebounds and a game-high three steals. Sophomore C.J. Moss (Westport, MA) was the only other Jumbo player in double figures with 10 points.
Brandeis and Salem State will meet in the championship game tomorrow at 3 p.m. It will be the first meeting between the two in the title match as the Judges attempt to win the New England Big Four Challenge for the third time in four years. Salem State will be looking for its first title as the two teams battle for the Crotty Cup, named after Middlesex Magic AAU founder Mike Crotty, Sr. Babson and Tufts will meet at 1 pm in the consolation match.
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Game recap courtesy of Brandeis University
