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MLN Newswire - www.mlntherawfeed.com - Selden, NY. There was a buzz around Suffolk Community College on Saturday evening. 1000 fans packed the Brookhaven Gynasium in anticipation of seeing the appearance of the tallest player in professional basketball history. 7'9" center Sun Ming Ming of the Maryland Nighthawks came to play and saw his most extensive action of the season. But the crowd also saw an entertaining contest that ended with a comeback 112-102 victory by Maryland over the host Strong Island Sound.
Through three quarters, the Sound had an 82-74 advantage. Maryland began chipping away at the Strong Island lead and tied the game at 82 with 8 minutes left. Maryland quickly took the lead and were up 85-82 with 7 minutes left. The Sound then went on a 10-0 run and led 92-86 with 3:43 remaining. A big turn-around occurred when Warren "Spongebob" Jefferson converted two free-throw attempts and then a steal and 3-D basket gave the Nighthawks a 98-96 lead with 1:45 left. Williams then committed an offensive foul which led to a 3-point shot by Randy "White Chocolate" Gill who had 17 points, 3 assists and 2 steals.
The Sound had their problems from the field and free throw line in the final minute of play and the Nighthawks were able to extend their lead when Strong Island had to keep fouling to stop the clock. Maryland was able to put the game out of reach from the charity stripe and left Maryland with a 10-point win.