ANNANDALE-ON-HUDSON, N.Y. — The Sarah Lawrence College men's basketball team opened its 2026-27 campaign in impressive fashion Friday, November 6, earning an 83-68 victory over Regis College at the Raptors Tournament hosted by Bard College.
The Gryphons responded to an early deficit with a momentum-shifting 20-3 run in the first half, taking control of the contest and building a lead. Regis battled back late in the opening period, cutting the deficit to single digits as Sarah Lawrence carried a 40-31 advantage into halftime.
The visitors continued to apply pressure in the second half, eventually trimming the Gryphons' lead to just three points at 47-44 with 14:06 remaining. Sarah Lawrence responded to the challenge, regaining control down the stretch and extending its advantage to a game-high 19 points with 1:07 left on the clock to seal the 83-68 season-opening victory.
Senior Thomas Matonti led the Gryphons offensively with 17 points, shooting 6-for-11 from the field and knocking down five three-pointers. Aiden Morel followed with 16 points, including three triples, while Andrew Kim added 15 points, four steals and two assists.
Gabe Downes contributed 13 points and a team-high five assists, while Noah Elovitz-Fields rounded out the double-digit scorers with 11 points and six rebounds. Gavin Wright provided a spark off the bench with seven points and four assists.
As a team, Sarah Lawrence shot 50.9 percent from the field and 44 percent from beyond the arc, connecting on 11 three-pointers. The Gryphons also recorded 19 assists and forced 14 turnovers.
Sarah Lawrence capitalized on those opportunities, outscoring Regis 22-9 in points off turnovers. The Gryphons also held an 8-9 disadvantage in fast-break points but made the most of their defensive pressure to generate offense. Regis held the edge in second-chance points (14-3), bench scoring (22-11) and points in the paint (38-28).
The victory gives Sarah Lawrence a 1-0 start to the season as the team continues its opening weekend at the Raptors Tournament.
UP NEXT
The Gryphons return to the court tomorrow, Saturday, November 7, taking on tournament host Bard College at 5 p.m. in Annandale-on-Hudson, N.Y.
