LORETTO, Pa. (Interstat) — Saint Francis (PA) built a commanding first-half lead and cruised to an 81-60 men’s basketball victory over Chicago State on Friday night at DeGol Arena.

The Red Flash led 47-32 at halftime and maintained control throughout the second half before a crowd of 703. Chris Moncrief led Saint Francis with 18 points. Skylar Wicks added 20 points and Zion Russell scored 14. Ahmad Harrison dished out eight assists.

CJ Ray scored a game-high 21 points for the Cougars. Doyel Cockrill added 13 points.

Saint Francis improved to 6-14. Chicago State fell to 2-18.