IMMACULATA, Pa. – Immaculata men's basketball picked up their first win since Nov. 8, as they outscored the Saint Elizabeth University Eagles 53-33 in the second half.

The Mighty Macs are 2-12 for the season. They are 1-2 in conference play.

COACH STRAMARA'S COMMENTS
"The trust in each other was obvious tonight," head coach Kyle Stramara said. "When we play together, we can play with anyone. Having five guys in doubles figures is always what you're looking for as a team. We've been focusing on defensive stops and finishing possessions. I said if we win the rebound battle, we would win this game. We did just that 61-38! So proud of this group. Quick turnaround and have to get ready for Centenary."

HOW IT HAPPENED AGAINST SAINT ELIZABETH

• The Mighty Macs jumped out to a 7-0 start within 79 seconds. The Eagles got the deficit to two before Robbie Conyer and Mandon Seapoe returned momentum to Immaculata. Although Saint Elizabeth would eventually take a five-point lead, Domenic Vacchiano and Dylan Crews saw buckets to chip away at the visitors' advantage. Saint Elizabeth led 38-36 after the first half.
• The battle was tight in the early stages of the second set of 20 minutes. Christian Chambers tied the game at 42 on a layup, and the Mighty Macs would see a 10-0 outburst moments later to take the lead for good. Duce Jackson was everywhere in the final minutes to extend Immaculata's lead. The Mighty Macs ended their two-month skid with an 89-71 win.

INSIDE THE NUMBERS

• Chambers and Seapoe tied the team-lead of 19 points apiece.
• Jackson had a double-double of 14 points and 11 rebounds.
• Seapoe and Jayden Williams each snagged three steals.

UP NEXT
The Mighty Macs will face the Centenary University Cyclones on Saturday, Jan. 17. Game time in Hackettstown, N.J. is set for 3 p.m.