Byfield Buzzer Beater Propels Bulldogs To Victory over Rival Passaic
December 7, 2023
PARAMUS, NJ- Bergen guard Michael Byfield scored a career-high 33rd and most important three points of the game as he sunk a buzzer-beater three-pointer to send the Bulldogs to a 78-77 victory over regional rival Passaic.
IMPACT PLAYERS
- Michael Byfield connected on 13-of-25 shots overall and went 5-of-13 from downtown. He led all scorers with 33 points.
- Ladorien Ladson once again recorded a double-double with 14 points and 10 rebounds
- Manuel Torres was the only other Bulldog in double digits with 10 pounds. He also recorded 11 rebounds.
GAME NOTES
- This is the sixth straight game Michael Byfield has scored in double digits.
- There were 11 lead changes throughout the game.
- Bergen trailed by nine points with 3:29 left in the game
- The Bulldogs held Passaic to five points down the stretch (final 3 minutes)
- Bergen's only lead in the second half came on Byfield's buzzer-beater
NEXT JUMP BALL
The Bulldogs return to action Saturday (Dec. 9) when they travel to Thadeus Stevens at 12PM.