LaRose carries Sacred Heart past St. Francis Brooklyn 73-63
FAIRFIELD, Conn. -- Kinnon LaRose had a season-high 21 points as Sacred Heart topped St. Francis Brooklyn 73-63 on Thursday night.
E.J. Anosike had 19 points and 14 rebounds for Sacred Heart (18-12, 11-6 Northeast Conference), which matched its program record for most wins in a Division I season. Aaron Clarke added 10 points for the Pioneers and Jare'l Spellman had eight points, 11 rebounds and five blocks.
Chauncey Hawkins had 16 points for the Terriers (12-17, 6-11). Deniz Celen added 15 points and six blocks. Unique McLean had eight points and 11 rebounds.
The Pioneers improve to 2-0 against the Terriers on the season. Sacred Heart defeated St. Francis 83-76 on Feb. 1.
Sacred Heart finishes out the regular season against Long Island at home on Saturday. St. Francis finishes out the regular season against Central Connecticut on the road on Saturday.
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TEAM | CONF | GB | OVR |
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Bryant | 16-2 | - | 22-10 |
Wagner | 15-3 | 1 | 21-6 |
Long Island University | 12-6 | 4 | 16-14 |
Merrimack | 10-8 | 6 | 14-16 |
Mount St. Mary's | 9-9 | 7 | 14-16 |
St. Francis (BKN) | 7-11 | 9 | 10-20 |
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St. Francis (PA) | 5-13 | 11 | 9-21 |
Central Connecticut | 5-13 | 11 | 8-24 |
Fairleigh Dickinson | 5-13 | 11 | 4-22 |