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COLCHESTER, VT-Host Saint Michael's closed out a back and forth affair by scoring 21 of the game's final 28 points to upend The College of Saint Rose 81-68 in Northeast-10 Conference action tonight. The Purple Knights (11-5/7-4 NE-10) helped their cause by shooting 54.9 percent (28-for-51) from the floor to improve to 4-1 at home this season.
 
The contest featured 19 lead changes and seven deadlocks, but Saint Michael's took the game's last lead, 62-61, when senior guard Mike Thompson finished inside with 5:58 remaining after junior guard Max Weaver and freshman guard Jamaal Greenwood knocked down back-to-back 3-pointers to afford the Golden Knights (5-13/3-8) their final advantage.
 
Junior forward Chris Dorgler filled the box score with 18 points, seven rebounds and five assists to pace Saint Rose. Furthermore, freshman center Sam Eckstrom finished 8-for-10 from the floor to tie his season high of 16 points in 23 minutes off the bench, while freshman forward Jack Jones added 14 points. Furthermore, Greenwood handed out a season-best seven assists with only one turnover.
 
For Saint Michael's, senior forward James Cambronne scored 18 points and senior guard Mike Holton, Jr. added 17, including six free throws in the final 1:51.
 
Up next, both teams are back on the floor with 3:30 pm NE-10 games this Saturday. Saint Rose will host Saint Anselm for its annual Coaches vs. Cancer event. All gate proceeds are being designated towards the fight against cancer. Meanwhile, the Purple Knights will travel to Pleasantville to meet Pace University.

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