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    • Men's Basketball Powers Past Saint Joseph's (Me.), 99-84

    Men's Basketball Powers Past Saint Joseph's (Me.), 99-84
    December 9, 2025
    Box Score

    BEVERLY, Mass. — The Endicott men's basketball team defeated Saint Joseph's (Me.), 99-84, in Tuesday evening's non-conference matchup from inside MacDonald Gymnasium.

    Elijah Kinney (Nashville, Tenn.) poured in a career high 33 points (12-19 FG, 9-11 FT) on another tremendous night from the field. He also hauled down 12 rebounds (eight defensive, four offensive), batted away five shots, and swiped two steals in 36 minutes of play.

    Marcus Montagnino (Gloucester, Mass.) produced 23 points (10-19 FG, 3-3 FT), four rebounds, and two steals, while Caden Sullivan (Franklin, Mass.) turned in 13 points (5-7 FG, 2-2 3PT, 1-2 FT), seven assists (career high), and a pilfer.

    Matt Boen (Mansfield, Mass.) and AJ Forte (Peabody, Mass.) rounded out the double-digit scorers with 10 and 12 points scored, respectively.

    After a back-and-forth first half that featured eight lead changes and 22 total fouls, the Blue and Green headed to the break with a 47-45 lead thanks to a Montagnino driving layup with time winding down.

    Montagnino led all scorers with 15 points at half, while Kinney trailed with 13.

    Out of the break, the Monks quickly regained a four-point lead (53-49, 18:50), as they opened on an 8-2 run.

    However, the Blue and Green responded with a monster 23-4 stretch (18:50-12:43) to pull in front comfortably, and from there they cruised to their third straight victory, 99-84.

    BEYOND THE BOX SCORE

    • The Gulls lead the all-time series, 2-1 (2-0 at home).
    • Kinney entered today's contest ranked second nationally in rebounds per game (12.8).
    • He also leads Division III in double-doubles (ninth overall; seven straight).
    • Three straight games with 4+ blocks for Kinney.
    • Endicott outscored Saint Joseph's 52-39 in the second stanza. 

    WHAT'S NEXT

    Endicott (9-1) welcomes Salem State to MacDonald Gymnasium on Saturday for a 3 PM non-conference matchup. Saint Joseph's (Me.) (3-7) takes on Stevens Tech in the Stevens Men's Basketball Holiday Tournament on Friday, January 2 for a 4 PM tipoff. 

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    (Photo Credit - Mikey Kiselka '29)