Juniata, Pa. – Senior guard
Cam Tucker (Columbus, N.J./Northern Burlington) drilled an incredible 35-foot three-pointer as time expired on Saturday night to lift the College of Saint Elizabeth men's basketball team to a 60-57 victory at tournament host Juniata.
The Eagles (4-2) led by as many as 16 in the first half, and led 34-24 at the half. However, Juniata (1-2) opened the second half on a 14-2 run to take a 38-36 lead with 13:44 remaining. The teams traded buckets down the stretch before Tucker converted on his game-winner as time expired.
Senior guard
Jason Saldiveri (New Brunswick, N.J./South Brunswick) scored a team-high 14 points and shot 3-for-6 from beyond the arc. Senior guard
Ted Thelemaque (Toms River, N.J./Toms River North) finished with 11 points and shot 3-for-4 from long range.
Looking ahead, the Eagles will travel to Division I Delaware State on Tuesday night for a 7 p.m. exhibition with the Hornets.