There was history made in yesterday's matchup between South Brunswick Vikings and Monroe as senior Meher Vig gets her 1000th career point against Monroe. What a big accomplishment for Vig, her family, teammates, fans, coaching staff and hard work that she puts in every day. The 1000th point came on a free throw, then they stopped to celebrate for a little bit and went back to the game. This game was huge for both teams as they were trying to have as much momentum down the finish line towards season. South Brunswick had other players step up but the story was all about Meher Vig making a incredible milestone.
Meher Vig career with South Brunswick Vikings as she ends the near of her senior is just remarkable over the years starting with 2020-2021 96 points, 31 rebounds, 22 assists, 2 blocks and 20 steals. In year 2021-2022 336 points, 74 rebounds, 60 assists, 5 blocks and 58 steals. 2022-2023 Vig had 295 points, 70 rebounds, 69 assists, 2 blocks and 73 steals. Last year to this season 284 points, 46 rebounds, 47 assists, 1 block and 54 steals. It will be interesting to see where Vig ends up number wise as she puts her final season stats up with South Brunswick Vikings. Vig has improved her all around game and shooting at a higher rate.
Monroe had a tough time stopping Meher Vig throughout this game even after she reached the 1000th point mark. Other players stepped up for South Brunswick Vikings including Alexis Lease-Springer, Leilani Pinder, Kendall Dixon and Avery Jenne. Monroe also had key contributions from Hailey Cottrell, Nicole Turco, Evangelina Francisco and Avery Labaska. South Brunswick Vikings won all quarters scoring wise, didn't let Monroe get close or take the lead. Once Vig got her milestone, it just seemed a different vibe from the team as it gave them extra motivation.
South Brunswick Vikings ended up getting this huge road victory over Monroe by a score of 62-53 improving to 11-9 this season capping off a fantastic day for them. Congrats to Meher Vig on her 1000th career point and all the things she accomplished to get here making everyone proud. The Vikings next game is against Pennington tomorrow at 5:30 Pm Eastern.
Leading scorers for South Brunswick Vikings
Meher Vig 19 points, 1 rebound and 1 assist
Alexis Lease-Springer 11 points, 7 rebounds, 1 assist and 1 steal
Leilani Pinder 16 points, 5 rebounds, 7 assists and 3 steals
Kendall Dixon 7 points and 2 rebounds
Avery Jenne 5 points, 6 rebounds, 1 assist and 1 steal.
Photo Credit 📹 Mike Franco
Photo Credit 📹 Mike Franco
Player of the game and MVP Meher Vig now with 1000 career points for South Brunswick Vikings.
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