The Saint Elizabeth Men's Basketball team looked to get revenge on Thursday night against the Highlanders of Cairn University. In a previous match-up this month, the Highlanders got the best of the Eagles in a 90-75 decision. This time, the Eagles would use their fast-paced offense and stifling defense to get the best of the Highlanders. With the win, Saint Elizabeth University now sits at 8-3 in conference play while the Highlanders fall to 5-5 in conference play.


Tye-Rell Monroe surpassed 1000 career points on a layup attempt with 9 minutes to go in the first half. Monroe, a junior college transfer from SUNY Adirondack, scored 210 points in 7 games during his freshman season. He then scored 458 points in his sophomore season. This year, the junior has already scored 343 points and is averaging 18.1 points per game.


Monroe led the Eagles in scoring tonight with 22 points and added 10 rebounds. Nate Thompson was excellent on the defensive end contributing 14 points, 4 rebounds, 2 blocks and 2 steals. Jonathan Ramos was efficient from the field scoring 14 points on 5 of 10 shooting and also had 2 steals. D'Angelo Blackmond, who was honored for passing 1000 career points before the game, narrowly missed a double-double with 9 points and 9 rebounds. Cam'Ron Martel provided solid minutes off the bench finishing with 8 rebounds, 2 steals, and 1 block.


Saint Elizabeth University will go on the road in their next game to play Notre Dame of Maryland University on Saturday January 27. Tip-off is scheduled for 3:30pm at the MBK Sports and Activities Complex in Baltimore, MD.