SPRINGFIELD, Massachusetts - The American International College men's basketball team took down Saint Rose 75-52 in a Northeast-10 Conference matchup on Saturday, November 17 at Butova Gym.
FAST FACTS:
Final Score: AIC 75, Saint Rose 52
Record: AIC improves to 2-2 overall and 2-0 in NE10 play, while Saint Rose falls to 1-2 overall and 0-2 in NE10 action.
Location: Butova Gym - Springfield, Mass.
STAT LEADERS:
AIC:
Points: Andrew Anderson (16)
Assists: Zekiah Owens (5)
Rebounds: Andrew Anderson (6)
Saint Rose:
Points: Adam Anderson (12)
Assists: Shane Herrity (5)
Rebounds: Matt Cerutti (10)
HOW IT HAPPENED:
- Saint Rose started the game on a 11-2 run in the first five minutes, but AIC would counter with an 11-0 run to take the lead over Saint Rose, 13-11.
- AIC would end the half leading 28-22. Sophomore guard Xion Golding led the way for the Yellow Jackets, scoring 10 points and playing all but four minutes in the first half.
- The Yellow Jackets would catch fire at the start of the second half, scoring 14 quick points in the first four minutes.
- With 9:02 remaining in the second half, AIC's lead would improve to over 20 points. That 20-point deficit would be too much for the Golden Knights to overcome, as the Yellow Jackets took care of business at home, winning 75-52.
NEXT UP:
- The Yellow Jackets will travel to West Haven, Conn. to take on New Haven in NE10 action on Tuesday, November 20 at 7 p.m.
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