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52
York (NY) YCNY 0-5,0-0 CUNYAC
77
Winner St. Joseph's (L.I.) SJCLI 1-5,0-0 Skyline
York (NY) YCNY
0-5,0-0 CUNYAC
52
Final
77
St. Joseph's (L.I.) SJCLI
1-5,0-0 Skyline
Winner
Score By Periods
Team 1 2 F
York (NY) YCNY 24 28 52
St. Joseph's (L.I.) SJCLI 42 35 77
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Game Recap: Men's Basketball |

Men's Basketball Secures First Win of the Season over York

When and Where

November 29, 2025 – John A. Danzi Center Gym, Patchogue, NY

Records

St. Joseph's University, Long Island (1–5, 0–0 Skyline)
York (NY) (0–5, 0–0 CUNYAC)

Result

St. Joseph's University, Long Island 77, York (NY) 52

Top Performers

  • Kenny Rodriguez delivered a dominant double-double, finishing with 18 points, 13 rebounds, and 4 assists
  • TayShaun Hawkins sparked the Golden Eagles' perimeter attack with 16 points, knocking down three triples and adding 6 assists
  • Jaiden Gaston provided timely scoring with 13 points, including a pair of momentum-shifting threes
  • AJ Esposito added 11 points and 5 rebounds, establishing an early paint presence and converting efficiently around the rim in just 11 minutes of action
  • Matthew Maxwell contributed 10 points, hit two threes, and added one block

How It Happened

  • SJLI opened the game on a 7–2 run fueled by early interior scoring from AJ Esposito and Rodriguez, setting the tone defensively and on the glass.
  • The Golden Eagles took full control midway through the first half, using a pair of Hawkins threes and a strong transition push to extend the lead into double digits.
  • A 10–2 surge late in the half—highlighted by a Gaston corner three at the buzzer—sent SJLI to the locker room up 42–24.
  • St. Joseph's continued its defensive pressure early in the second half, forcing multiple turnovers that converted into easy points for Maxwell and Gaston.
  • York made a brief push behind Jonte Wallace, but SJLI answered with a 14–4 burst featuring two more threes from Hawkins to reestablish firm control.
  • The Golden Eagles' ball movement (20 assists on 27 made field goals) and balanced attack helped them maintain a comfortable margin the rest of the way.
  • SJLI finished with 10 made threes, 44 rebounds, and a +11 turnover margin, sealing their first win of the season.

Notes

  • This marks St. Joseph's most efficient offensive performance of the young season, shooting 41% from the field and 10–for–26 from deep.
  • Rodriguez notched his first double-double
  • The Golden Eagles held York to 0–for–17 from three and limited the Cardinals to six assists on 22 made baskets.

Up Next

The Golden Eagles return to action on Wednesday, December 3, when they host John Jay for a non-conference matchup at 7:00 pm. 
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