On this day 13 years ago, the boys’ basketball team traveled to Greenport looking to improve to 10-1 on the season, but knowing it would not be an easy prospect. The Bears fell behind quickly 12-17 after the first quarter but fought back to within three at halftime. Over the second and third quarters, the Bears’ defense held the Porters to just 12 points and, after winning the third 14-5, during which Jon and Dave Marvin scored all of the Brook’s points, the Blue and White took a 35-29 into the final quarter.

Greenport began with a quick 5-0 run to get within one, ushering in a back-and-forth final frame. Over the next 6:17 there would be six lead changes and four ties as both teams battled for control. Trailing 44-46, Jon Marvin drilled a 3-pointer, his third of the game, with just 26 seconds remaining. A score by Nate Howell pushed the Blue and White lead to 49-46 with 10 seconds remaining, but a buzzer-beating 3-pointer left the teams deadlocked at 49-49 at the end of regulation.

Greenport scored the first 5 points of overtime and still held a 56-52 edge with just 1:12 remaining. Jon Marvin hit two free throws and Dave Marvin followed with a jumper to knot the score with 48 seconds left. The Porters took a 58-56 lead with 26 seconds remaining and on the ensuing possession reserve player Redell Armstrong was fouled, putting him on the line for a 1-and-1 with 16 ticks showing on the scoreboard. In the ten previous games Armstrong had averaged two points and had a free throw percentage of 40% (4/10).

Now, he was on the line with the contest’s outcome in the balance. In a clutch performance, he sank both free throws to tie the game at 58-58. After a huge defensive stand by the Bears, Dave Marvin was fouled with 8 seconds remaining, connecting on the second of two free throws to seal the 59-58 victory. The Marvin brothers scored 63% of the team’s points as Jon led all scorers with 21 and Dave added 16. Seth Kuhn and Sam Sherman each chipped in 8.

David Marvin made a steal, was fouled and hit the free throw with four seconds remaining in overtime as Stony Brook rallied to beat Greenport, 59-58. Redell Armstrong hit two foul shots to tie the score at 58 for Stony Brook (6-1).

~ Newsday

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