Morristown, N.J. (Jan. 10, 2026) – The Saint Elizabeth University men's basketball team delivered a strong second-half surge but came up just short in a 78–73 loss to Neumann University Saturday afternoon at Saint Joseph Gym.

Neumann opened the contest with an efficient offensive first half, shooting 63 percent from the floor to take a 43–34 advantage into the break. The Eagles regrouped after halftime, outscoring the Knights 39–35 in the second half and pulling within one possession multiple times in the final minutes.

Tye-Rell Monroe led Saint Elizabeth with 22 points, knocking down key perimeter shots and attacking the basket throughout the game. Johnathan Quiles added 17 points, while Josiah King provided a spark off the bench with 14 points in the paint. Cam'Ron Martel contributed on both ends of the floor, finishing with 8 points and 7 rebounds.

Saint Elizabeth showed its best stretch midway through the second half, tying the game at 54–54 and later taking a brief lead in the final minute. Neumann's Donte Dupriest, who finished with a game-high 33 points, sealed the outcome at the free-throw line in the closing seconds.

As a team, the Eagles shot 39 percent from the field and forced Neumann into stretches of pressure defense, generating 14 fast-break points. Turnovers, however, proved decisive, as Neumann capitalized on 19 Saint Elizabeth miscues.

Up Next for St. Elizabeth

The Eagles will return to action on Wednesday, January 14th, as they will face Immaculata on the road with tipoff set for 6:00PM.