NEW YORK (Interstat) — Greg Gordon scored 25 points to lead Long Island to a 70-60 men’s basketball victory over La Salle on Saturday at the Wellness, Recreation & Athletic Center.

The Sharks improved to 6-4, while the Explorers fell to 4-7. Long Island never trailed after a 15-0 first-half run fueled by Gordon, who scored 10 points during the surge. La Salle cut a 12-point deficit to four late in the second half but could not complete the comeback.

Malachi Davis added 19 points and seven assists for Long Island. Jaeden Marshall led La Salle with 13 points. The Sharks capitalized on 18 La Salle turnovers, converting them into 23 points.