It's game night at the Max Stern Athletic Center, and the Yeshiva University Maccabees are ready to defend their home court against the Old Westbury Panthers. Both teams are coming off tight, high-energy victories, setting the stage for an intense Skyline showdown.
The Panthers arrive with momentum after a nail-biting 76-75 win over Purchase, courtesy of Amadi Lee-Kane's last-second heroics. Old Westbury's Jamari Williams has been the sparkplug, consistently, while Lee-Kane and Zion Williams provide steady scoring and playmaking. At 7-8 overall and 2-5 in conference play, Old Westbury will be hungry to build on their recent success and climb the standings.
The Maccabees, meanwhile, are riding high after a thrilling 92-85 overtime win against St. Joseph's Brooklyn. Yeshiva's dynamic duo of Zevi Samet and Yoav Oselka has been electric. Samet's season-high 36 points—including 10 three-pointers—has been the talk of the Skyline, while Oselka's versatility on both ends has proven invaluable. The Macs are positioning themselves as contenders at 9-7 overall and 6-1 in conference play, but tonight's matchup is another crucial test.
Effy Freundlich and the Macs are poised for a Saturday Night showdown against Old Westbury. (Photo Credit: Akiva Poppers/Macslive)
Start Strong, Stay Strong:
The Macs have shown they can jump to big early leads, but maintaining that intensity throughout the game will be critical. Old Westbury thrives on momentum swings, so YU needs to keep its foot on the gas.
Lock Down Jamari Williams:
Containing Williams is a must. He's Old Westbury's go-to scorer and can create opportunities from beyond the arc and in the paint. Defensive focus from Oselka and Luke Cronin will be key.
Ride the Hot Hand:
Whether it's Samet raining threes or Oselka dominating inside, the Macs need to find their rhythm offensively and feed the clicking players. Depth scoring from Zakheim, Itcovichi, and others will keep Old Westbury's defense guessing.
How to Watch:
Tip-off is at 8:30PM. You can watch the game on the MacsLive YouTube channel.
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