Toms River, NJ - OCC Men's Basketball defeated conference rival Brookdale CC in an 84-81 thriller on Thursday (1/30). The win marked Ocean's 5th in their last 6 games as the team charges into the final month of the regular season and works toward earning a place in the playoff picture.
The Vikings began this matchup aggressive on both ends of the court, and maintained that energy throughout what was arguably their most complete 40 minute performance, forcing 19 Brookdale turnovers, and pulling out 11 steals before an electric Ocean crowd. OCC freshman guard Myles Marabuto led Viking scoring with 16 points and 4 steals, while Kai Barckley maximized his 16 minutes on the court with 14 points and 3 rebounds in a heated matchup where ball distribution was constant, and multiple Vikings made shots and stops precisely when needed most.