NEW YORK (Interstat) — Long Island held off a late rally to defeat Saint Francis (PA) 67-63 in a men’s NCAA Division I basketball game Saturday at the Wellness, Recreation & Athletic Center. The Sharks overcame a seven-point halftime deficit, outscoring the Red Flash 36-25 in the second half.

Jamal Fuller led Long Island with 23 points, including key free throws in the final seconds. Greg Gordon added 22 points and three blocks. Skylar Wicks scored 21 points for Saint Francis, which shot 50% from three-point range but was outrebounded 21-3 on the offensive glass.

The win improved Long Island to 10-7 overall. Saint Francis fell to 4-13.