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Results:

Top performers:

• Senior TayShaun Hawkins paced the Golden Eagles with 15 points (6-15 FG, 3-10 3PT), six rebounds, two assists, and one steal
• Senior Kenny Rodriguez added 13 points, six rebounds, a team-high 5 assists, and two blocks
• Junior AJ Esposito contributed six points eight rebounds, and one assist
• Sophomore Corey Sommervil chipped in five points, one rebound, one steal, and one block off the bench
• The Maccabees Zevi Samet recorded a game-high 35 points, three rebounds, two steals, and one assist

How it happened:

• Yeshiva came out aggressive, using layups from Yair Dovrat and Samet to build an early 6-0 lead; SJLI responded with a Jaiden Gaston three and a Hawkins layup to cut it to 8-5, but the Maccabees pulled away with efficient inside scoring and transition buckets to lead by double digits midway through the first half
• The Golden Eagles hung tough briefly with Rodriguez assists leading to Esposito layups and Hawkins scoring inside, but Yeshiva runs, including a stretch where Samet and Dovrat combined for quick points off steals; SJLI trailed 41-22 at halftime
• In the second half, Yeshiva opened the first two minutes on a 7-0 scoring run before Rodriguez ended the run with a layup followed by a Sommervil three to cut the deficit to 21, (48-27)
• The Golden Eagles fought with Hawkins threes and Esposito free throws, including a small 7-2 run featuring Rodriguez's playmaking, but Yeshiva dominated the paint and boards
• Yeshiva continued to capitalize on transition and second-chance opportunities throughout the second half, with Samet and Oselka combining for several quick buckets that kept the margin wide and prevented any meaningful SJLI rally
• Late in the game, both teams emptied benches, with Chris Lally adding free throws for St. Joseph's; as the Maccabees claimed the victory 

Notes:

• St. Joseph's shot 25.8% from the field (17-66) and 25.7% from three (9-35), while being outrebounded 48-35 (8-9 offensive)
• The Golden Eagles forced 9 turnovers but committed 11 themselves, 
• SJLI had nine assists compared to Yeshiva's 15, while the Maccabees outscored the Golden Eagles 44-16

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