| 1 | 2 | T | |
|---|---|---|---|
| LIU | 37 | 37 | 74 |
| LEM | 41 | 46 | 87 |
Kaiyem Cleary scores program-record 43 points as Le Moyne takes down LIU 87-74
SYRACUSE, N.Y. -- — Kaiyem Cleary scored a program-record 43 points and Le Moyne defeated Long Island 87-74 on Saturday.
Cleary was 14-of-25 shooting, including 6 of 10 from 3-point range to go with seven rebounds. Cleary broke program record with his 42nd point. Richard Kenyon set the previous record against St. Joseph’s in 1954-55, and it was tied by Philip Harlow against Clarkson in 1970-71.
Luke Sutherland added 16 points while shooting 8 for 17, including 0 for 6 from beyond the arc, and he also had five rebounds for the Dolphins (9-11, 4-2 Northeast Conference). Darrick Jones Jr. shot 5 for 9, including 2 for 6 from beyond the arc to finish with 12 points.
Tai Strickland led the way for the Sharks (4-15, 3-4) with 34 points and seven rebounds. Eric Acker added 16 points and four assists for LIU. Tana Kopa also had 13 points.
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Game Information
- Referees:
- Doug Aprahamian
- Ernest Hamilton III
- Dave Masino
2024-25 Northeast Conference Standings
| Team | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Central Connecticut | 7-2 | - | 16-6 |
| Fairleigh Dickinson | 5-3 | 1.5 | 9-14 |
| Mercyhurst | 6-4 | 1.5 | 12-13 |
| Long Island University | 6-4 | 1.5 | 10-15 |
| Wagner | 4-5 | 3 | 12-10 |
| Stonehill | 4-5 | 3 | 12-12 |
| Chicago State | 3-5 | 3.5 | 3-20 |
| St. Francis (PA) | 3-6 | 4 | 8-15 |
| Le Moyne | 2-6 | 4.5 | 7-16 |
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