BROOKLYN, N.Y. – Immaculata men's basketball defeated the Pratt Institute Cannoneers on Saturday, 84-79, which gave them the season sweep over their conference rival. It also snapped Immaculata's five-game losing streak.
The Mighty Macs finish with a 5-20 record. They were 4-10 in conference play.
HOW IT HAPPENED AGAINST PRATT
- The Mighty Macs' offense came to life in the first half, scoring the first 11 points for either side. Triples by Jalen Flowers and Marquis Peoples Jr. helped grow the lead after the Cannoneers temporarily halted the Mighty Macs. Immaculata continued to extend their advantage in the initial 20 minutes with an 11-3 outburst. Despite being up 18, the home team would cut into the deficit by scoring 19 of the next 25 points. Immaculata was on top 37-32 going into the locker room.
- A Pratt three-pointer was sandwiched between two Immaculata layups in the opening part of the second frame. Even with the Cannoneers attempting to make a comeback within single digits, the Mighty Macs would then put the advantage back to double digits. An 8-0 Cannoneers run was stopped by a Mandon Seapoe layup. Robbie Conyer helped put the game away inside three minutes remaining with a tip-in layup and two free throws. Immaculata won their season finale 84-79.
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