Millbrook tops Salisbury in basketball opener

Millbrook’s Joe Evangelista goes up for a shot.

Riley Klein

Millbrook tops Salisbury in basketball opener

SALISBURY — Salisbury School varsity basketball fell 71-43 to Millbrook School in the first game of the season Wednesday, Dec. 4.

Millbrook won through effective shooting and control in the paint. Senior center Zoumana Traore collected 20 points for the Mustangs and reeled in rebounds left and right.

Salisbury fell behind in the first half but battled back to within one point early in the second half. With score at 34-33, the Knights’ momentum was stalled by a series of foul calls and turnovers. Millbrook proceeded to go on a 13-2 run and pull ahead down the stretch.

Salisbury’s Paul Shyposh looks for an open teammate.Riley Klein

Millbrook’s guard Joe Evangelista facilitated the offense successfully, scoring 12 points and creating opportunities for Traore.

Salisbury’s offense was produced by the perimeter players. Senior guard Jonah Gilliam led the Knights in scoring with 15 points. Sophomore wing Jaden Schwenebraten scored 10 and junior guard Jermelle Cotton scored nine.

Salisbury will return to the Flood Athletic Center Wednesday, Dec. 18, to host Canterbury School at 5 p.m.

Liam Gregory takes a jump shot during Salisbury School’s 71-43 loss to Millbrook Dec. 4.Riley Klein

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