NEW YORK (Interstat) — The Long Island Sharks used a strong second half to defeat the Stonehill Skyhawks 61-54 in a Northeast Conference men’s basketball game Saturday at the Wellness, Recreation & Athletic Center.

Stonehill led 29-26 at halftime, but Long Island outscored the Skyhawks 35-25 after intermission to secure the win. The Sharks swept the season series, having also won 66-63 on Jan. 23.

Jamal Fuller led Long Island with 16 points, while Malachi Davis added 17 points and seven rebounds. Shadrak Lasu anchored the defense with 11 rebounds and six blocks.

Ridvan Tutic posted a double-double for Stonehill with nine points and 11 rebounds. The Skyhawks struggled from the field, shooting just 34.5%, including 4 of 21 from three-point range.

Long Island improved to 16-8, while Stonehill fell to 8-16. Attendance was 321.