When and Where:
November 11, 2026 – Danzi Center Gym (Patchogue, N.Y.)
Records:
St. Joseph's (L.I.) 2-0; Brooklyn 0-2
Results:
The St. Joseph's University, New York (L.I.) men's basketball team continued its strong start to the 2026-27 season Wednesday evening, defeating Brooklyn, 79-61, at the Danzi Center.
Top Performers:
- AJ Esposito led the Golden Eagles with 16 points and 12 rebounds, recording a double-double while adding two blocks.
- Kenny Rodriguez contributed a double-double of 12 points, and 10 rebounds, to go along with seven assists and three blocks.
- Nate Gordon finished with 13 points, nine rebounds, and four assists
- TayShaun Hawkins added 11 points, including three three-pointers with one steal and three rebounds
- Moose McLaurin chipped in 10 points shooting 6-8 from the free throw line
How It Happened:
- The Golden Eagles opened the contest with an early 2-0 lead on an AJ Esposito layup, but Brooklyn responded to tie the game at two.
- After trading baskets early, St. Joseph's took control and built a 36-22 advantage by halftime. Esposito led the way in the opening half, while Gordon and Rodriguez helped pace the offense.
- St. Joseph's continued to build its lead early in the second half, extending the advantage to 49-29 following a three-pointer from Hawkins.
- Brooklyn made a push midway through the half, cutting the deficit to 11 at 66-55 with just over five minutes remaining.
- The Golden Eagles responded by closing out the contest at the free-throw line and adding late baskets to secure the 79-61 victory.
Notes:
- The Golden Eagles held a 51-37 advantage on the glass and dished out 20 assists.
- St. Joseph's shot 44.6 percent from the field and 78.6 percent from the free-throw line.
- The defense also recorded five blocks, led by Rodriguez's three.
Up Next:
The Golden Eagles return to action on Friday, November 13, when they travel to Oneonta for a non-conference matchup starting at 7:00 pm.
