Long Island University Holds Off Stonehill 61-54 Behind Malachi Davis' Strong Performance

Long Island University's Malachi Davis stole the show at the Steinberg Wellness Center, guiding his team to a 61-54 win over Stonehill. Davis' impressive 17-point, 7-rebound outing was the driving force behind the Sharks' victory, which saw them improve to 16-8 on the season. The win was predicted by CHD Scout, who forecasted a 13.6-point margin of victory for Long Island University. Although the actual margin was narrower at 7 points, the prediction ultimately proved correct.

The game got off to a competitive start, with Stonehill taking a 29-26 lead into halftime. However, Long Island University regrouped and outscored their opponents 35-25 in the second half to secure the win. Jamal Fuller and Greg Gordon provided valuable support to Davis, chipping in with 16 and 10 points, respectively. On the other side, Davante Hackett led Stonehill with 10 points, while Ridvan Tutic and Chas Stinson added 9 points each. Tutic also pulled down an impressive 11 rebounds in the losing effort.

The victory marked a solid conference win for Long Island University, but it came with a caveat - it was classified as a Quadrant 4 game, which may not significantly boost their tournament resume. Meanwhile, the loss dropped Stonehill to 9-16 and was considered a Quadrant 3 game for the Skyhawks. Despite the outcome, Stonehill can take heart from their competitive performance, particularly in the first half.

As the season enters its final stretch, Long Island University want to build on this win and strengthen their case for a postseason berth. While the Sharks' current NET ranking of 188 is a ways off from the tournament bubble, they will aim to string together a series of victories to improve their chances. For Stonehill, the focus will shift to regrouping and preparing for their next outing, as they seek to finish the season on a high note.

The win may not have been as convincing as predicted, but Long Island University will take the result and move forward. With Davis and his supporting cast in good form, the Sharks will be a team to watch in the coming weeks. As for Stonehill, they want to bounce back from this defeat and make the most of their remaining games.