ALBANY — The College of Saint Rose men’s basketball team used a 13-3 run that started midway through the second half to gain control on the way to a 90-78 victory over American International at Nolan Gym on Monday.
Shane O’Dell started the run with a jumper with 10:32 left, and his layup gave the Golden Knights a 65-60 lead with 9:41 left.
Sean Dadey 3-pointer off the fast break made it 70-61, and Erc Fleming also scored in transition for a 74-63 lead with 7:31 left.
American International didn’t get within nine of the lead the rest of the way.
Fleming and Josh McGettigan scored 21 each for Saint Rose (2-1), and O’Dell finished with 18, helped by a 3-for-4 night from 3-point range.
Tray Alexander had 10 assists and 11 points for the Golden Knights, and Cartier Bowman grabbed 12 rebounds.
Walter Covington led American International with 15 points.
More from The Daily Gazette:
High schools: Kerner gets first Burnt Hills-Ballston Lake girls' lacrosse win
On Exhibit: Artwork reflects on health care, stigmas and the current crisis
Jukebox: Remembering Tony Markellis, our boss of the beat
Siena women's lacrosse brings 7-game winning streak into MAAC semifinals
Arts venues looking toward summer to host in-person concerts
Categories: College Sports, Sports