MORRISTOWN, N.J. — Saint Elizabeth University Men's Basketball earned a key home victory Tuesday night, defeating Immaculata University 82-76 inside Saint Joseph Gym.

The Eagles trailed 40-39 at halftime but came out strong in the second half, outscoring Immaculata 43-36 over the final 20 minutes to secure the win.

Saint Elizabeth was led by Tye-Rell Monroe, who delivered a dominant performance with 30 points, shooting 10-for-18 from the field while adding 3 three-pointers and going 7-for-9 at the free throw line.

Josiah King added a strong all-around performance with 14 points, 5 assists, and 4 steals, while Johnathan Quiles contributed 14 points and hit 2 three-pointers.

Saint Elizabeth's depth also played a major role, as the Eagles held a 30-24 advantage in bench scoring and used their speed to rack up 23 fast break points.

Although Immaculata held an edge in points in the paint (46-34), Saint Elizabeth made the difference on the glass and in transition. The Eagles won the rebounding battle 43-35 and scored 16 second-chance points, helping them maintain control late.

Up Next for St. Elizabeth

The Eagles will return to action on Saturday, February 7th, as they will travel to Aston, PA, to face Neumann at 3PM.