UC boys basketball team wins in overtime, advances to State Sectional Semifinals

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Boys Varsity Basketball | 2/25/2023 9:01:00 AM

The Union Catholic boys basketball teams continued its red hot play with a thrilling 64-58 overtime victory on the road over Paul VI in the quarterfinal round of the NJSIAA South Jersey, Non-Public A Tournament on Friday night in Haddonfield.

The 5th-seeded Vikings, who have won 10 of their last 11 games to improve to 18-9, will play at top-seeded Camden Catholic in the sectional semifinal round on Monday night at 7 p.m.

In the dramatic and hard-fought victory over 4th-seeded Paul VI, the game was tied at 53-53 after regulation. In the overtime period, the Vikings outscored Paul VI, 11-5, to secure the victory.

Most of the offense for the Vikings came from senior guards Chimeziri Okeoma, Raheem Williams, and Keyshawn Winchester, who combined for 48 points and 11 three-pointers..

Okeoma, who made three 3-pointers, led all scorers with 21 points. Williams, who drained four three's, finished with 14, and Winchester (three 3's), added 13 points..  





     
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Players Mentioned

Raheem  Williams

#24 Raheem Williams

Guard
5' 11"
Senior
Chimeziri  Okeoma

#1 Chimeziri Okeoma

Guard
6' 0"
Senior
Keyshawn  Winchester

#4 Keyshawn Winchester

Guard
6' 0"
Senior

Players Mentioned

Raheem  Williams

#24 Raheem Williams

5' 11"
Senior
Guard
Chimeziri  Okeoma

#1 Chimeziri Okeoma

6' 0"
Senior
Guard
Keyshawn  Winchester

#4 Keyshawn Winchester

6' 0"
Senior
Guard