Box Score

SPRINGFIELD, Mass. – A strong defensive showing helped the Southern Connecticut State University men's basketball team knock off AIC, 70-47.

RECORDS: SCSU (13-9, 10-7 NE10) | AIC (11-13, 6-10 NE10)

OWLS STATISTICAL LEADERS
Points: Jerry Luckett, Jr. (23), Isaiah McLeod (22), Luke Beesley (9)
Rebounds: Beesley (14), McLeod (9), Tauras Adams II (7), Luckett, Jr. (7)
Assists: Ulyen Coleman (4), Tyler Douglas (3)
Steals: Mcleod (3), Luckett, Jr. (2)

HOW IT HAPPENED
-Ten total turnovers in the first eight minutes kept it a low scoring affair, but the Owls were able to pull out to an 18-7 lead.
 
-SCSU ended the half with a 10-4 run in the final 5:45 causing five turnovers in the process. The Owls went into the half up 33-16.
 
-AIC came out and scored the first four points of the second half, the Owls would respond with a 11-2 run over the next three minutes to extend the lead to 12 points.
 
-The Owls continued to cruise for the remainder of the game to give them their sixth win in a row, which is their longest win streak so far this year.
 
NOTABLE FACTS
-SCSU recorded their largest victory margin of the year with this 23 points in win.
 
-The Owls defensive effort kept AIC below 50, which is the first time they have allowed under 50 in a game since February 4^th, 2015 against UNH.
 
-Southern caused 18 turnovers to give them the 70-47 win.
 
UP NEXT
The Owls will host Le Moyne in conference play on Saturday at Moore Field House, with tip off set for 3:30 p.m.

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