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It may have taken overtime to finish the job, but Avella ultimately got the result they hoped for on Wednesday. They secured a 76-71 W over the Bethlehem Center Bulldogs. The Eagles’ offense stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most points they’ve scored all season.
Several Bulldogs players turned in solid performances despite ultimately coming up short. Perhaps the best among those players was Brayden Hull, who went 6-for-12 on his way to 23 points. Hull is becoming a predictor of Bethlehem Center’s success: when he posts at least 20 points the team is 4-1 (and 6-8 when he doesn’t). Jason Zellie was another key player, almost dropping a double-double with 18 points and nine rebounds.
Avella has been performing well recently as they’ve won four of their last five games. That’s provided a nice bump to their 13-4 record this season. The victories came thanks in part to their offensive performance across that stretch, as they averaged 64.4 points over those games. As for Bethlehem Center, they have traveled a rocky road recently, having lost three of their last four contests. That’s put a noticeable dent in their 10-9 record this season.
Avella didn’t take long to hit the court again: they’ve already played their next matchup, a 63-49 win against Cornell on the 30th. As for Bethlehem Center, they have also already played their next game, a 58-35 loss against Chartiers-Houston on the 30th.
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