| 1 | 2 | T | |
|---|---|---|---|
| FDU | 30 | 35 | 65 |
| SHU | 30 | 36 | 66 |
Matasovic lifts Sacred Heart past Fairleigh Dickinson 66-65
FAIRFIELD, Conn. -- Mario Matasovic made three critical plays in the final minute, the last being a drive for a layup on a goaltending call with 2.8 seconds left, to help Sacred Heart beat Fairleigh Dickinson 66-65 on Sunday.
Kinnon LaRose hit a 3-pointer with 52.6 seconds to play to pull the Pioneers within on. Matasovic came up with a steal and after Charles Tucker Jr. missed a 3-point attempt with seven seconds left, Matasovic snared the offensive rebound. Following a timeout, Matasovic scored the game winner and after another timeout, Jahlil Jenkins missed a long shot for the Knights.
LaRose had six 3-pointers and a career-high 24 points plus nine rebounds for Sacred Heart (6-9, 1-1 Northeast Conference). Matasovic and Joseph Lopez added 15 points apiece.
Darian Anderson had 19 points and moved up to ninth on the all-time scoring list for Fairleigh Dickson (4-9, 1-1), which concluded a seven-game road trip. The other four starters had 10 points each.
Game Information
- Referees:
- Lionel Butler
- Kyle Walter
- Jermaine Rogers
2024-25 Northeast Conference Standings
| Team | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Long Island University | 6-0 | - | 10-11 |
| Central Connecticut | 3-2 | 2.5 | 12-6 |
| Fairleigh Dickinson | 3-2 | 2.5 | 7-13 |
| Wagner | 2-3 | 3.5 | 10-8 |
| Stonehill | 2-3 | 3.5 | 10-10 |
| Le Moyne | 2-3 | 3.5 | 7-13 |
| Chicago State | 2-3 | 3.5 | 2-18 |
| Mercyhurst | 2-4 | 4 | 8-13 |
| St. Francis (PA) | 2-4 | 4 | 7-13 |
2024-25 Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference Standings
| Team | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Quinnipiac | 7-1 | - | 11-8 |
| Marist | 6-1 | 0.5 | 13-3 |
| Merrimack | 6-1 | 0.5 | 9-9 |
| Mount St. Mary's | 4-3 | 2.5 | 11-7 |
| Manhattan | 3-4 | 3.5 | 8-8 |
| Siena | 3-4 | 3.5 | 8-10 |
| Fairfield | 3-4 | 3.5 | 7-11 |
| Rider | 3-4 | 3.5 | 7-11 |
| Iona | 3-4 | 3.5 | 6-12 |
| Saint Peter's | 2-5 | 4.5 | 7-8 |
| Niagara | 2-5 | 4.5 | 7-11 |
| Sacred Heart | 2-5 | 4.5 | 6-12 |
| Canisius | 2-5 | 4.5 | 2-16 |
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