BROOKLYN, NY (NJCUGothicKnights.com) | New Jersey City University and St. Joseph's College (Brooklyn) were deadlocked at 59-59—the ninth tie of the game—with 7:35 left in the contest, before the Bears finished the outing by scoring 10 of the final 14 points, including a pair of steals that led to fast break baskets with under three to play as SJCBK edged NJCU, 69-61, in a non-conference women's basketball game on January 2.
 
After St. Joseph's (3-10) gained a four-point lead, junior forwardZiyadah Williams (Jersey City, NJ/University Academy Charter)hit a jumper with 4:43 remaining to make it a two-point game, 61-59. It remained a two-point difference, 62-60, with 3:29 to play.
 
But the Gothic Knights (1-10, lost 8) turned it over on the next two times down the floor. A Victoria Porcasi steal led to a fast break by Erica Eddy with 2:54 left and the two hooked up again with a steal and transition basket just 17 seconds later as the Bears seized a 66-60 advantage. Samantha Simon connected on a three with 2:12 to go to seal the win for the hosts, giving SJCBK a 69-60 margin.
 
The Bears only committed 12 turnovers and translated 23 Gothic Knight giveaways into a decisive 30-3 differential in points off turnovers. The hosts also owned a 14-2 margin on the fast break.
 
The loss spoiled a fantastic individual effort for senior forward Deseree Johnson (Red Bank, NJ/Monmouth Regional) who produced her fourth double-double of the season and seventh of her career with her 23rd career double-digit scoring effort (eighth in 11 games this season). Johnson notched a game-high 23 points on 10-of-16 shooting, including 3-of-7 three-point prowess, while grabbing 12 rebounds (nine defensive) in 39 minutes.
 
Meanwhile, freshman guard/forward Christine Bizub (Fort Lee, NJ/Fort Lee) achieved a career high for the second straight game, scoring 12 points. Williams seized a career-high 13 rebounds (10 defensive)—her first career double-digit rebounding game. Freshman guard/forward Megan Semeniak (Bayonne, NJ/Bayonne) finished with nine points (3-7 FG; 2-4 3FG).

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