NEWBURGH, N.Y. - The Sarah Lawrence men's basketball team defeated Mount Saint Mary College 87-71 on Saturday afternoon, wrapping up their 2024 schedule with their first conference game, and win, of the season.

Notable Performers

• Eamon Kelly scored a game-high 18 points, shooting a perfect 7-for-7 from the free-throw line
• Braden Burman pulled down nine rebounds while scoring 16 points
• John Kariouz posted a double-double with 10 points and 12 rebounds
• Lemar Fulmore Jr. scored 16 points while distributing four assists

How it Happened

The Gryphons set the tone early, shooting 48.4% in the first half and connecting on seven three-pointers. They built a five-point lead at halftime, 45-40, powered by Eamon Kelly's consistent scoring and Braden Burman's three-point sharpshooting. Kelly ended the game with 18 points, while Burman added 16 points and grabbed nine rebounds.

In the second half, Sarah Lawrence turned up the pressure, shooting a blistering 60.9% from the field and holding the Knights to just 32.3%. The Gryphons took full control, extending their lead to as many as 16 points. Their dominance on the boards (46 rebounds to Mount Saint Mary's 28) and their ability to capitalize on turnovers proved decisive.

Up Next

The Gryphons (5-5, Skyline 1-0) will return to action in January, first hosting the Panthers of Purchase College at noon on Saturday, January 4th before heading into NYC to take on Yeshiva at 8:00 p.m. on January 8th.