Knights Hold Off Red Flash in Defensive Northeast Conference Battle

HACKENSACK, N.J. (Interstat) — Taeshaud Jackson scored 22 points to lead Fairleigh Dickinson to a 66-59 men’s basketball victory over Saint Francis (Pa.) on Thursday night at Rothman Center.

The Knights improved to 10-16 overall by shooting 52.3% from the floor and overcoming 15 turnovers. The Red Flash (6-19) struggled offensively, making just 20 of 63 field goal attempts and 5 of 26 from 3-point range. Chris Moncrief led Saint Francis with 14 points and Gestin Liberis added 13.

Fairleigh Dickinson led 29-25 at halftime and maintained its advantage throughout the second half. Jackson’s consistent scoring, including 10 field goals, provided the necessary cushion as the Knights split the season series. An announced crowd of 796 watched the game.