WEST HAVEN, Conn. – Host New Haven outscored The College of Saint Rose 11-0 throughout the final 3:43 to upend the Golden Knights 68-57 in Northeast-10 Conference action this afternoon. Saint Rose had just four attempts from the foul line and was outscored 12-3 from the stripe throughout the afternoon.
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Freshman guard
Cartier Bowman scored a season-high 18 points and also pulled down eight rebounds to lead the Golden Knights (3-6/0-4 NE10). Senior guard
Adam Anderson finished with 12 points, while freshman forward
Josh McGettigan recorded eight points and a career-best eight boards throughout 26 minutes off the bench.
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Senior guard Elijah Bailey tossed in a game-high 28 and senior forward Kessly Felizor contributed 16 points and 11 rebounds to lead New Haven.
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The game was close throughout the initial 36 minutes with eight ties and six lead changes.
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Saint Rose closed the first half strong with an 8-0 run that afforded the Golden Knights a 32-28 halftime lead. Bowman did all of the damage by scoring inside, finishing a fast break with a dunk, and knocking down a pair of jumpers.
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The Golden Knights eventually boosted their advantage to 10 points, 46-36, with 11:03 to go after Anderson converted a three-point play. However, the Chargers cut their deficit to three points on four occasions throughout the ensuing six minutes and went ahead for good after Bailey knocked down a pair of free throws.
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Looking ahead, both squads return to the hardwood Tuesday. Saint Rose is back home to face Southern Connecticut State in the second half of a league doubleheader. Tip-off is scheduled for 7:30 pm following the women's 5:30 pm game. Meanwhile, New Haven heads to Springfield to face American International.
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