Aurora, N.Y. - The College of Saint Elizabeth's men's basketball team (7-16, 6-13 NEAC) was edged in a NEAC cross divisional matchup, 81-72 to the Wells College Express on Friday night.

Cameron Tucker led the Eagles with 19 points including four three-pointers. Marlon Hart added 18 points and five rebounds while Roland Romano chipped in with eight points and ten rebounds.

After falling behind 23-9 midway through the first half, the Eagles used a 12-0 run to get back within two. The Express would re-up the lead to nine before the Eagles ended the half on a 8-3 run to get within 39-35 at the break.

With 15:31 remaining in the second half, Tucker buried a three-pointer to give the Eagles its first lead of the game at 47-46. The Eagles would open as much as a seven point lead before Wells came back and tied the score at 58 with 11 minutes remaining. The Eagles lead for the next three minutes before Wells regained a one point lead with eight minutes to play. Over the final eight minutes, the Eagles would hang tough, but could not recapture the lead before falling by nine.

CSE returns to action on Saturday when it travels to Keuka College of a 3 pm tip.