Jahlil Jenkins directs FDU's attack in win over Army. (Photo by Ray Floriani/Daly Dose Of Hoops)
TEANECK, NJ -- There was a mention Wednesday night that the latter stages of Fairleigh Dickinson's first half seemed eerily similar to that of its contest against Lafayette, wherein the Knights built a double-digit lead only to see Lafayette come back and win.
Greg Herenda, when alerted to such a coincidence, agreed, admitting he, too, was thinking the same.
The difference Wednesday, however, was FDU's ability to respond and not surrender its lead, scoring a hard-fought 93-84 victory over Army to improve to 4-4 on the young season.
"Let me say it is a privilege to play Army," Herenda began as the Knights overcame a 21-point night from Matt Wilson behind a transition defense that turned 17 Black Knight turnovers into 30 points. "Jimmy Allen does a great job. His teams are naturally prepared and play hard, but he's also an excellent offensive coach. They can cause defenses multiple problems."
In addition to the defense, FDU also received notable contributions from Darnell Edge (24 points), Elyjah Williams (22 points) and Mike Holloway, the latter of whom fought his way to ten points and eight rebounds before fouling out. In particular, Edge led the way for the Knights, connecting on six of the team's 13 three-point field goals, proving once again that senior experience is truly invaluable regardless of what time of year it comes.
"This is his time," Herenda said of Edge. "We look for him to shoot. We need his production and leadership if we are to be a championship team."
For FDU, still recovering from an 18-point setback to Holy Cross, two in-state challenges await, as NJIT visits Rothman Center seeking its eleventh win of the season before Saint Peter's and first-year head coach Shaheen Holloway come to town.
"I think the world of Brian Kennedy," Herenda said of NJIT's head coach, who has the Highlander program trending upward in much the same vein his predecessor, Jim Engles, did when guiding it to an improbable semifinal run in the CollegeInsider.com Postseason Tournament several years ago. Of Holloway and Saint Peter's, Herenda said the following:
"I recruited Sha at Seton Hall. Forget their record. They've had a tough schedule, and this is another in-state game. This will be a war."
Greg Herenda, when alerted to such a coincidence, agreed, admitting he, too, was thinking the same.
The difference Wednesday, however, was FDU's ability to respond and not surrender its lead, scoring a hard-fought 93-84 victory over Army to improve to 4-4 on the young season.
"Let me say it is a privilege to play Army," Herenda began as the Knights overcame a 21-point night from Matt Wilson behind a transition defense that turned 17 Black Knight turnovers into 30 points. "Jimmy Allen does a great job. His teams are naturally prepared and play hard, but he's also an excellent offensive coach. They can cause defenses multiple problems."
In addition to the defense, FDU also received notable contributions from Darnell Edge (24 points), Elyjah Williams (22 points) and Mike Holloway, the latter of whom fought his way to ten points and eight rebounds before fouling out. In particular, Edge led the way for the Knights, connecting on six of the team's 13 three-point field goals, proving once again that senior experience is truly invaluable regardless of what time of year it comes.
"This is his time," Herenda said of Edge. "We look for him to shoot. We need his production and leadership if we are to be a championship team."
For FDU, still recovering from an 18-point setback to Holy Cross, two in-state challenges await, as NJIT visits Rothman Center seeking its eleventh win of the season before Saint Peter's and first-year head coach Shaheen Holloway come to town.
"I think the world of Brian Kennedy," Herenda said of NJIT's head coach, who has the Highlander program trending upward in much the same vein his predecessor, Jim Engles, did when guiding it to an improbable semifinal run in the CollegeInsider.com Postseason Tournament several years ago. Of Holloway and Saint Peter's, Herenda said the following:
"I recruited Sha at Seton Hall. Forget their record. They've had a tough schedule, and this is another in-state game. This will be a war."
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