When and Where

Records

• Old Westbury: 4-11 (2-3 Skyline)
• St. Joseph's University, Long Island: 7-7 (3-2 Skyline)

Top Performers

• Kenny Rodriguez led SJLI with a game-high 30 points, recording a double-double with 15 rebounds and adding five assists.
• TayShaun Hawkins scored 16 points, connecting on three three-pointers and finishing with four rebounds and three assists 
• AJ Esposito totaled nine points, 12 rebounds, and one block, shooting 4-of-5 from the field.
• Jaiden Gaston added 9 points, hitting three shots from beyond the arc

How It Happened

• St. Joseph's University, Long Island opened the game on a 6–0 run, highlighted by an early layup and three-pointer from Rodriguez, setting the tone offensively.
• Old Westbury responded with perimeter shooting, but SJLI maintained control for much of the first half, building a 40–33 halftime lead behind balanced scoring and strong rebounding.
• The Panthers gradually closed the gap in the second half, using a 17–6 stretch to erase the deficit and take their first lead at 50–49 with just over 14 minutes remaining.
• The teams traded baskets and leads throughout the final 10 minutes of regulation, with nine lead changes and seven ties in the game.
• Rodriguez hit a key three-pointer at the 4:42 mark to give SJLI a 65–62 advantage, but Old Westbury answered on the next possession to keep the game within one score.
• SJLI had opportunities late, but the contest was forced into overtime tied at 67–67.
• In overtime, TayShaun Hawkins gave the Golden Eagles a late lead with a jumper inside the final 20 seconds, before Old Westbury countered with a three-pointer with four seconds remaining.
• The Panthers closed out the game at the free-throw line in the final second, securing an 80–76 overtime win.

Notes

• SJLI outrebounded Old Westbury 47–38, including 13 offensive boards.
• The Golden Eagles shot 41.2% from the field and 34.6% from three-point range.
• Rodriguez played 45 minutes, accounting for nearly 40% of SJLI's total scoring.

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