Stonehill defeats Chicago St 85-82

Stonehill Pulls Off Thrilling 85-82 Victory Over Visiting Chicago St

In a dramatic matchup, Stonehill (HOME) emerged victorious over visiting Chicago St, capturing the conference showdown at Merkert Gymnasium. The 3-point shooting duel between the two teams proved to be the deciding factor, as Stonehill's precision from beyond the arc gave them the edge they needed to secure the win.

At halftime, Stonehill held a slim 35-33 lead, but the visitors showed signs of life in the second half, trailing by only 3 points when CJ Ray scored. However, the Seahawks' defense stiffened, and Stonehill managed to expand their lead once more before Chicago St's desperation heaves brought them within 2 points.

As the clock ticked down, Davante Hackett took over for Stonehill, scoring 5 of his team-high 22 points in the final minute. The Stonehill faithful held their collective breath as Hackett coolly sank a 3-pointer with just seconds remaining to seal the victory.

Hackett's Clutch Performance

Davante Hackett was instrumental in Stonehill's win, pouring in 22 points on an efficient 5-13 3PT shooting night. The senior guard also chipped in 5 rebounds and a clutch assist that set up a teammate for a layup.

Rex Sunderland led Stonehill with 6 assists, adding 4 points to the mix, while Ridvan Tutic grabbed 15 rebounds to anchor the Seahawks' balanced attack.

Ray's Strong Showing Falls Short

For Chicago St, CJ Ray put on an impressive display of scoring prowess, finishing with 27 points on 52.6% shooting from the field. The sophomore guard also dished out 3 assists, but his team fell short due to a lackluster 3-point performance (1-4).

Braelon Bush matched Ray's point total and added 7 assists to lead Chicago St in its effort.

Advanced Statistics

Both teams struggled with efficiency on the glass. Stonehill shot an impressive 36.4% from the offensive end, but Chicago St was more effective on the defensive end, grabbing 20.8% of available rebounds.

The true shooting percentages told a different story. Stonehill's 60.5% indicates that they were highly efficient in the paint and from beyond the arc. Chicago St's 56.0% suggests that they struggled to contain opponents' scoring opportunities but still managed to stay competitive.

Final Box Score

Stonehill (85):

- Davante Hackett: 22 pts, 5-13 3PT, 41.2% FG

- Rex Sunderland: 6 ast, 4 pts, 2 reb

- Ridvan Tutic: 15 reb, 15 pts

Chicago St (82):

- CJ Ray: 27 pts, 1-4 3PT, 52.6% FG

- Braelon Bush: 7 ast, 19 pts, 3 reb