PLEASANTVILLE, NY – Pace University outscored The College of Saint Rose 30-12 throughout the final 10:07 to defeat the Golden Knights 71-57 in a Northeast-10 Conference men's basketball clash at the Goldstein Fitness Center this afternoon.

Saint Rose (2-3/1-2 NE-10) freshman guard Shea Bromirski put the Golden Knights in front 45-41 following a pair of free throws with just over 10 minutes remaining. The Setters (3-2/2-1 NE-10) scored nine straight points to go up five, 50-45, but junior guard Jermaine Clark answered with a 3-pointer and a jumper to tie the game for the fifth time in the contest 50-50.

The Golden Knights were never able to fully regain momentum, however, as Pace scored seven consecutive points that sparked a 21-7 jaunt over the final seven minutes for the final margin. Saint Rose was further hampered by 34.9 percent (22-for-63) shooting from the floor and a 41.2 percent (7-for-17) effort from the stripe. Furthermore, the Setters converted 19 points off 16 turnovers by the Golden Knights.

Bromirski led Saint Rose with 15 points to go with three boards and three assists. Junior forward Malcolm Williams tossed in 12 points and hauled in a career-high 13 rebounds while Clark recorded 11 points, five caroms and four assists.

Pace freshman guard Justin Alston led all players with 21 points in 23 minutes of reserve action. Junior guard Laurence McGhee wound up with 16 points on the strength of 10-for-10 shooting from the foul line and freshman guard Adrian Mills registered 10 points.

Saint Rose is scheduled to travel to Assumption College on Wednesday for a 7:30 pm NE-10 affair in Worcester, MA. The Setters hit the road for a 7:30 pm conference game at American International College on Wednesday as well. 

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