Men's Basketball had to overcome a 13-point deficit late in the 1st half to come back and defeat Rosemont College 80-72. The Eagles move into sole possession of 2nd place in the United East Skye Division with the win. Saint Elizabeth is now 9-8 overall and 7-2 in conference play. The Ravens drop to 2-13 overall and 1-5 in conference play.
D'Angelo Blackmond was the star of the night as he surpassed 1000 career points.
Blackmond scored his 1000th career point on a fast break layup with 5:13 left in the second half. The senior forward has already surpassed 500 career rebounds as well. He ended the game with a double-double of 21 points and 10 rebounds. Junior forward
Tye-Rell Monroe had an efficient scoring night, finishing with 21 points on 8 of 13Â shooting.
Pierre Harden provided a boost off the bench with 16 points and 8 rebounds.
Jonathan Ramos was hot from behind the arc, making 3 threes for 14 total points.
The Eagles will go on the road next in a conference matchup against Wilson College. Tip-off is scheduled for 1pm in Chambersburg, PA