Newark Tech defeated Hackensack 58-37 in the Jay Mahoney Holiday Jam Fest at the Hackensack Recreation Center in Hackensack.
Kassidy Ahmad led the way for Newark Tech (7-0) with 19 points, four assists, and four steals. Yasmin Scruggs added a double-double with 13 points and 12 rebounds, while also contributing five steals. Ava Antoine chipped in 13 points and six rebounds.
Newark Tech held Hackensack (4-2) to single-digit scoring in each of the first three quarters, taking a 49-18 lead into the fourth. Newark Tech also forced 18 steals.
Newark Tech led 12-2 after the first quarter and 28-5 at halftime. It outscored Hackensack 21-13 in the third to put the game out of reach, despite Hackensack winning the fourth quarter 19-9.
Camila Paulino paced Hackensack with 16 points, while Annalesse Pellot added 13.
