Men's Basketball vs Mercyhurst NE

Men's Basketball vs Mercyhurst NE

The JCC Jayhawks (NJCAA Div II, 15-3) went on the road to face the Saints of Mercyhurst NE College (NJCAA DIv II, 14-4).  Both teams brought in an impressive 10 game win streak but only one would leave with win number 11.  The Jayhawks and Saints played a close first half with the Saints taking a narrow 3 point lead (37-34) into the half.  Teams made their adjustments and both offenses seemed to respond but the Saints offense proved to be too much for the Jayhawks defense as they scored 59 second half points on their way to down the Jayhawks 96-83.  The Jayhawks were led by #24 Rakim Lesane 's (Coney Island) double double of 25 points, 12 rebounds, and 3 assists; #22 Samuel Joseph 's (Brooklyn) 19 points, 4 rebounds, and 3 steals;  #21 Kyle Taylor-Mcleggan 's (Harlem) 14 points and 3 rebounds; #4 Michael Bush 's (Harlem) 10 points and 8 rebounds; and #34 Noah Whalen 's (Buffalo) 9 points and 6 rebounds.