St. Joseph's University - Long Island

When and Where: 

November 7, 2026 – Danzi Center Gym (Patchogue, N.Y.)

Records: 

St. Joseph's (L.I.) (1-0); 
Saint Elizabeth (0-1)

Results:

The St. Joseph's University, New York (L.I.) men's basketball team opened its 2026-27 season with a dominant 96-57 victory over Saint Elizabeth on Saturday afternoon at the Danzi Center. The Golden Eagles jumped out to a 30-point halftime lead and continued to control the contest in the second half.

Top Performers:

• Kenny Rodriguez led all Golden Eagles with 15 points, adding six rebounds and two assists.
• Isaiah Gilliam also scored 15 points, shooting a perfect 5-for-5 from the field and 4-for-4 from three-point range in nine minutes off the bench.
• Nate Gordon finished with 14 points, three assists and three rebounds.
• AJ Esposito recorded a team-high 12 rebounds to go along with seven points and two assists.
• Moose McLaurin added eight points and three assists.

How It Happened:

• St. Joseph's got off to a strong start, scoring the game's first four points before building an early advantage. Rodriguez and Gordon helped establish the Golden Eagles' offense, while TayShaun Hawkins connected from beyond the arc to extend the lead.
• The Golden Eagles continued to build separation throughout the opening half, shooting efficiently and creating opportunities on both ends of the floor. St. Joseph's scored 52 points before the break while holding Saint Elizabeth to just 22.
• St. Joseph's maintained control after halftime, adding 44 points in the second half. Gilliam provided a spark off the bench, knocking down all four of his three-point attempts, while the Golden Eagles continued to get contributions throughout the lineup.
• The Golden Eagles closed out the 96-57 victory, opening the season with a 39-point win.

Notes:

• St. Joseph's shot 50.7% (36-of-71) from the field and 52.0% (13-of-25) from three-point range.
• The Golden Eagles held a 56-32 advantage on the glass and recorded 21 assists.
• St. Joseph's received 46 points from its bench and scored 44 points in the paint.
• The Golden Eagles forced 16 turnovers and converted them into 19 points.

Up Next: 

The Golden Eagles return to action on Wednesday, November 11, when they host Brooklyn College for a non-conference matchup starting at 6:00 pm.