Aris defeated Northwestern University

Aris defeated Northwestern University 69-67 in Zografou’s indoor stadium in a friendly preparation match, despite the absences on its roster and showing that it is in good shape, in view of the start of official duties.

Giannis Kastritis could not count on the services of Lazevski, Hodge, Giuzeli, Woodbury and Banks. Nevertheless, with their defense, the “yellows” got a prestigious victory in the end, even though they found themselves losing -8 in the third quarter.

The first scorer of Thessaloniki was Noley with 21 points.

Aris started the game with DeJulius, Pourlida, Nolley, Mandzouka, Roberts and with Mandzouka’s three pointers, Pourlida took a 6-0 lead. The Americans with an 11-0 run made it 6-11 and the “yellow” equalized 11-11 and led 16-15 before 16-19 at the end of the first period.

With five consecutive points by Noley, Aris cut to 21-22, before the Americans’ 9-0 run for 21-31. With good defense and Toliopoulos, Roberts, Aris reduced 28-31. With two 3-pointers by Noley, the “yellows” were down 38-40 at the end of the half.

The Thessalonians turned 41-49 into 49-49 and the quarter ended 54-55.

With De Julius, Pourlida, Aris led 59-55 in the fourth period. With Toliopoulos and Noley, it was 64-62. Noley won 67-66 and DeJulius won 69-66. With the score at 69-67, Mantzoukas won possession and Aris took the win.

The quarters: 16-19, 38-40, 54-55, 69-67

MARS: Nolley 21 (3), Toliopoulos 9 (2), DeJulius 10 (1), Bohorides 4, Clay 2, Roberts 8, Mantzoukas 7 (1), Kazamias 2, Pourlidas 6 (2)

NORTHWESTERN UNIVERSITY: Leach 9 (1), Martinelli 13 (1), Barkley 3, Fitzmorris, Clayton 2, Mullins 6, Windham 5 (1), Hunger 12, Smith 1, Ciaravino 16 (3)