In a very intense battle the NY Crusaders grit out a win against a very scrappy ENY Team. Crusaders went up early but ENY rallied back to a 1 point game in the 4th. The Crusaders would pull away with defense and clutch baskets down the stretch. Crusaders Scoring Leaders were Derrick Hernandez(18 points,5 rebounds,6 assist) Isiah Holman(18 points,6 rebounds,3 steals) and Jabar Jefferson(21 Points). Also Tyrene Patterson with the impressive double double (13points,13 rebounds)for the Crusaders. For ENY were Sean Desimonte(20 points),Stan(14 points,9 rebounds,4 assist) and Roki(14 Points,5 rebounds,5 assist). New comer David Bedward also contributed with 10 points, 5 assist for ENY.