When and Where
December 29, 2025 – Patchogue, NY
John A. Danzi Center Gym
Records
St. Joseph's University, New York (L.I.) 6-4 (3-3 Skyline)
FDU-Florham 6-4 (0-0 MAC Freedom)
Result
The St. Joseph's University, New York (L.I.) women's basketball team falls to FDU-Florham, 74–65, in an overtime matchup on Monday evening at the Danzi Center.
Top Performers
- Madelyn Barone led the Golden Eagles with 18 points and three rebounds.
- Gabriella Andreacchi posted a double-double with 15 points and 12 rebounds while adding three assists.
- Kallie Eichner finished with 15 points and seven assists, going 10-for-14 from the free-throw line.
- Chantelle Larbi contributed 10 points and a team-high 13 rebounds in the paint.
How It Happened
- The opening quarter featured tight defense and frequent lead changes, with FDU-Florham holding a slim 14–13 edge after one.
- SJLI found its rhythm late in the second quarter, as Barone sparked a 10–5 run to close the half, giving the Golden Eagles a 25–22 advantage at the break.
- The Golden Eagles came out firing in the third quarter, shooting 66.7 percent from the field as Barone, Andreacchi, and Larbi powered a dominant stretch that pushed the Golden Eagles lead to as many as 15 points (47–32).
- The Devils responded in the fourth quarter with a barrage from beyond the arc, outscoring St. Joseph's 28–13 to erase the deficit and tie the game late.
- Down three in the final seconds of regulation, Shannon Tighe knocked down a clutch three-pointer with 17 seconds remaining, before knocking down two free throws to tie the gme with .3 seconds left in regulation
- In overtime, FDU-Florham struck early and capitalized at the free-throw line, while SJLI was held without a field goal, allowing the visitors to pull away for the 74–65 final.
Notes
- The contest featured six lead changes and three ties, underscoring the back-and-forth nature of the matchup.
- SJLI held advantages in rebounding (54–39) and points in the paint (32).
- The Golden Eagles forced 19 turnovers and converted them into 17 points.
Up Next
The Golden Eagles return to action on Saturday, January 3, when they travel to Baruch for a non-conference matchup at 1:00 pm.
