SYRACUSE, N.Y. – Le Moyne (15-15, 10-7) surged in the second half and claimed a 76-59 victory over FDU (11-19, 8-9) on Thursday night.
- Taeshaud Jackson recorded his eighth double-double of the season
- Jackson finished with 14 points and ten rebounds
- The forward played a team high 33 minutes
FDU and Le Moyne traded early leads in a tightly contested first half, with both sides capitalizing on brief scoring runs and turnovers. FDU's best stretch pushed them ahead by four, but Le Moyne steadily countered through efficient paint scoring and timely perimeter shooting. Despite FDU generating second‑chance opportunities, Le Moyne's stronger overall shooting lifted them to a 36–33 advantage at halftime.
The second half shifted dramatically as Le Moyne seized control with sustained defensive pressure and a decisive run built off turnovers and fast‑break points. FDU struggled to convert offensively, shooting under 30% after the break, while Le Moyne's efficiency inside widened the margin. As the half progressed, Le Moyne repeatedly scored at the rim and extended the lead to 20 in the closing minutes, pulling away for a 76–59 victory built on superior execution and control of both tempo and the paint.
- Eric Parnell drilled three triples on six attempts and finished with 12 points
- Joey Niesman logged eight points and three assists
- The rebounding battle was even at 33-33
- The Knights scored 13 second-chance points
- FDU went 16-22 from the free throw line
FDU will finish the regular season this Saturday, Feb. 28, at LIU. Fans can catch the game on NEC Front Row at 1 p.m.
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