Passaic County Tournament : DePaul Beats Passaic Valley In Overtime 66-63!

DePaul got it’s revenge! After losing a heartbreaking loss in overtime to Passaic Valley earlier in the season, DePaul returned the favor in a game heard on 1500 am beating PV in overtime 66-63 to advance to the semifinals of the Passaic County Tournament where they will be a tremendous underdog to Paterson Catholic. Sophomore Davon Jacobs (pictured, voted player of game by 1500 am) was perfect from the floor going 8 for 8 in scoring a game high 20 points. He added 10 rebounds and combined with freshman Joshua Marquez (16 pts, 5 rebs.) to score 25 second half points. Passaic Valley’s Dom Coiro scored 13 of his 16 points in the 2nd half and Dave Clough added 13 points and 7 boards. Anthony DiSanti (12 pts) and Nick DiCristina (12 pts) rounded up the double figure scoring for PV. DePaul’s Matt Miller scored 12 points and showed leadership down the stretch. Senior Mike Minarik knocked down big free throws late for Depaul. Passaic Valley’s long range specialist Mike Governali could never get  on track scoring 8 points and  shooting just 2 for 10 from behind the arc.