Box Score NEW YORK—Sarah Lawrence College men's basketball was defeated by Yeshiva University, 73-43, in Skyline action at Max Stern Athletic Center on Wednesday.

IN SHORT
Yeshiva (9-6, 5-2 Skyline) def. Sarah Lawrence (5-12, 1-7 Skyline), 73-43.

KEY MOMENTS
Rookie BJ Sanders (Silver Spring, Md./Georgetown Prep) led the Gryphons' scoring in the opening half, posting his first points on a layup to tie the score 2-2. Senior co-captain Graham Gilleran (San Francisco, Calif./Archbishop Riordan) drained an early three-pointer, while classmate Jeff Jordan II (Smithfield, Va./Smithfield) scored three free throws in the period. A 9-0 Yeshiva run was detrimental to the Gryphons' chances, and the Maccabees held a 33-19 advantage at halftime. Sanders had a team-high six points at the break.

In the second half, Yeshiva kept up the pressure and led by double-figures throughout. Sophomore Gabe Eng scored a pair of three-pointers, while co-captain Mat Gerak (Monroe, Conn./Masuk) made three field goals.

TOP GRYPHONS
Eng totaled nine points in the game on a trio of three-point baskets. Sanders had a field goal in the second half to bring his scoring total to eight, while Gerak also contributed eight points. Gilleran contributed seven points, and Jordan scored all of his five points from the foul line.

Under the boards, Sanders led the team with 10 rebounds, followed by Gerak and Gilleran with six. Eng and rookie Joseph Kleeman (Greenwood Village, Colo./Arapahoe) added five rebounds apiece. Kleeman also had a team-high three assists.

UP NEXT
Sarah Lawrence continues its road trip with a visit to St. Joseph's College Long Island on Saturday. The Gryphons return home to host St. Joseph's College Brooklyn on Tuesday at 7:30 p.m.