El Darwich fills stat line to send Maine past Binghamton
ORONO, Maine -- Sergio El Darwich scored 26 points on 11-of-16 shooting and distributed nine assists and Maine overwhelmed Binghamton 86-63 on Sunday.
El Darwich made 4 of 3 from 3-point range while grabbing five rebounds with three steals. Andrew Fleming scored 15 shooting 7 of 10, Nedeljko Prijovic 14 and Stephane Ingo 13.
Binghamton held a brief 5-0 lead, Maine scored seven straight and never trailed again. After Javon Brown's 3-pointer brought the Bearcats within 11-10, Maine (6-13, 2/3 America East Conference) used a 17-4 run to take control.
The Black Bears led 46-33 at intermission and then used a 12-5 run to start the second half for a 58-38 advantage. Maine now has won two straight following three consecutive defeats.
Sam Sessoms scored 21 for Binghamton (7-11, 1-4), Brown 12 and Brenton Mills 11. The Bearcats have lost three straight.
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Game Information
- Referees:
- Wally Rutecki
- Chris Slattery
- Ryan Corbett
2023-24 America East Conference Standings
Team | CONF | GB | OVR |
---|---|---|---|
Vermont | 15-1 | - | 28-7 |
UMass Lowell | 11-5 | 4 | 22-10 |
Bryant | 11-5 | 4 | 20-13 |
New Hampshire | 7-9 | 8 | 16-15 |
Binghamton | 7-9 | 8 | 15-15 |
Maine | 7-9 | 8 | 15-17 |
UMBC | 6-10 | 9 | 11-21 |
UAlbany | 5-11 | 10 | 13-19 |
NJIT | 3-13 | 12 | 7-21 |