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MTA Edges Frisch in Thrilling Battle

By Josh Treuhaft


The MTA Lions emerged victorious, 49-42, in a nail-biter against the Frisch Cougars in Paramus on Thursday, December 5th, thanks to standout performances and clutch plays on both ends of the floor.


Josh Treuhaft Shines for MTA

Josh Treuhaft was unstoppable for the Lions, finishing with an impressive 17 points and 15 rebounds. He controlled the paint with his rebounding and scoring but also showed his shooting range, hitting two big three-pointers in the second quarter to energize his team.

Josh Treuhaft finished with 17 points and 15 rebounds for the Lions. (Photo Credit: MacsLive)
Josh Treuhaft finished with 17 points and 15 rebounds for the Lions. (Photo Credit: MacsLive)
Isaac Stepner Leads Frisch

Frisch’s star sophomore, Isaac Stepner, put on a show, displaying his scoring ability and confidence. Stepner was a constant threat, hitting key shots to keep the Cougars in the game and proving why he’s one of the league’s rising stars.


Yishai Neiss Comes Up Clutch

When it mattered most, MTA’s point guard, Yishai Neiss, delivered. A late-game steal and layup gave the Lions the lead, and his calm free throws in the final seconds sealed the win. Neiss also ran the offense brilliantly all game, proving himself as a true floor general.


Gavi Engel Dominates Defensively

Defensively, Gavi Engel was a force for MTA. His physical play and rebounding kept Frisch from gaining an edge inside, while his ability to contest shots and secure boards gave the Lions crucial stops.


A Hard-Fought Victory

Both teams battled until the final buzzer, with Frisch relying on Stepner’s offense and MTA leaning on Treuhaft’s dominance, Neiss’ poise, and Engel’s defensive grit. In the end, MTA’s balance and clutch plays earned them a well-deserved win in this exciting matchup.


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