In a thrilling 75-68 win over Deer Park in the season opener, All-Conference forward Jonas Fischer led the boys basketball team to victory with 40 points. Fischer’s incredible milestone tied him for second place on the school’s individual game scoring list with Allan Malachuk who terrorized Friends Academy on December of 1957. Fischer’s total was also the third highest individual point total in Suffolk County for the 1992-93 season.

The Brook led 20-11 at the end of the first quarter but, after allowing the Falcons 27 points in the second, trailed 30-38 at the break. The Bears narrowly outscored Deer Park 21-20 in the third, but still trailed by 7 entering the final frame. Fischer’s memorable night and a Blue and White victory were still far from a reality as they lagged behind the Falcons 63-68 with 4:30 remaining. Needing a lift, All-Conference sophomore Matt Mattimore answered the call, drilling a 3-pointer to ignite a game-clinching 12-0 run. The Bears were nearly perfect from the line down the stretch as Fischer and Mattimore combined to hit 7 of 8 free throws to seal the win with a 24-10 edge in the final quarter. Mattimore finished with 15 points while faculty kids Nils Brownworth and Jeremy Linzee chipped in with 8 and 6, respectively.

Jonas Fischer (4-for-4) and Matt Mattimore converted seven of eight free-throw attempts in the final minute as Stony Brook turned a 68-68 tie into a 75-68 win over Deer Park. Fischer finished with 40 points and 12 rebounds. Trailing 68-63 with 4:30 remaining, Stony Brook began a 12-0 run when Mattimore converted a three-pointer.

~ Newsday

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