HACKENSACK, N.J. - The Knights (7-8, 4-1 NEC) dropped Sacred Heart (4-6, 3-2 NEC) in a 65-56 decision on Saturday in Stratis Arena.

How it Happened

• In the first minute of play, the Knights established a lead and sustained it for the remainder of the game. Shooting a 42.86 percent clip, FDU closed the first quarter with a five-point advantage.

• The Knights opened the second quarter on a nine-point spurt to widen the gap to 13 with three minutes left in the half. With a final buzzer beater by Taylor Crystian, FDU closed the half 34-25.

• The Pioneers established a rhythm in the third quarter, shooting 40 percent from the floor to get within three of the Knights. A pair of free throws by Chloe Wilson secured a 48-43 lead for the Knights going into the final ten minutes.

• Shooting seven-for-eight from the free throw line, the Knights picked up 17 points in the final quarter to close the game in their favor, 65-56.

Inside the Box Score

• Shooting a season-high 10-of-12 foul shots, Wilson paced the Knights with 18 points. Wilson also added seven rebounds, three assists and a steal for the FDU cause.

• Devyn Scott and Aniya Bell also finished with double figures, tallying a combined 24 points. Scott recorded a team-high eight rebounds, seven assists and two steals while Bell added seven boards of her own. 

Next Up

The Knights return to action on Monday as they take on Wagner at 1 p.m. in Stratis Arena.