Skyhawks Defeat Long Island Nets in Neck-and Neck Finish

The Skyhawks defeated the Long Island Nets 105-102 Tuesday night at the Gateway Center Arena at College Park.

Skyhawks win! 😎 pic.twitter.com/NSauQqrRBh

— College Park Skyhawks (@CPSkyhawks) January 26, 2022

Cat Barber led the Skyhawks with 26 points, 6 rebounds, and 7 assists.

Says Barber, “I’m being efficient and getting my team involved. When Justin Tillman is on the floor it helps get us going.”

Tillman finished with 20 points and 16 rebounds. Tillman had a double-double at the half, making him the first G League player with at least 10 points and nine rebounds in the first quarter this season.

Justin Tillman has been terrorizing the paint. Tonight, he already has a double-double at the half! 💪 @CPSkyhawks

12 points – 11 rebounds – 5/9 FG pic.twitter.com/JDzp54JAYv

— NBA G League (@nbagleague) January 26, 2022

After having the lead for 38 minutes, the Skyhawks trailed by 9 points in the fourth quarter.

The game was tied 102-102 with 11.3 left on the game clock. Jalen Johnson was fouled on his second effort shot, giving him a chance to give College Park the lead.

The Skyhawks came up with a big defensive stop. Then, Long Island received a 5-second delay giving the ball back to College Park with less than 10 seconds left to play. Both teams were in the bonus and neither team had any timeouts remaining.

Tyrone Wallace fouled Langston Galloway with 9.4 left to play. Galloway knocked down both free throws to seal the 105-102 victory for the Skyhawks.

Up next, College Park will travel to Delaware to take on the Blue Coats at Chase Fieldhouse Friday at 7:00 p.m. ET.