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The first half was a reversal from the last time the two teams played. Where the first game started out as a defensive struggle, the offenses ruled the day today. Maine outpaced the Seawolves, taking a 42-39 lead into the half. They were lead by forward Till Gloger and guard Xavier Pollard, who both scored 21 points.
The Seawolves were lead by Carson Puriefoy, who had a career-high 24 points, and Jameel Warney, who added 15 points and grabbed nine rebounds.
After allowing the Black Bears 42 points in the first half, the Seawolves were able to gain more control in the second.
Stony Brook went on a 20-4 run, ignited by Anthony Jackson, to take a commanding lead early in the half. Jackson opened the comeback with a jumpshot less than five minutes into the half. He then converted a Pollard turnover into a layup, drawing a foul in the process. After making the foul shot, Jackson proceeded to nail a three-pointer on the next SBU possession to give the Seawolves a 53-49 lead.
Despite going on a 13-1 run and coming within one possession of tying the game later in the second half, Maine never took the lead again.
The Seawolves shot 45.5 percent for the game and made 82.6 percent of their free throws, going 19-for-23 from the foul line.
In addition to 24 points, Puriefoy also contributed two assists. Jackson and Eric McAlister provided support, with Jackson posting 14 points and McAlister adding 15.
Jackson has now scored 998 career points, putting him two away from 1,000 for his career.
Stony Brook also out-rebounded the Black Bears, 37-30, and converted 15 Maine turnovers into 23 SBU points.
“Today was a tough battle with a talented Maine team, and I’m happy to be able to come away with another road win. I give them a lot of credit, they made big shots and took advantage of our poor first half when we were turning the ball over too many times. We’re fortunate that we made big plays in the second half and got enough stops to take advantage,” coach Pikiell said in a press release.
This is the third season in a row that the Seawolves have won at least twenty games. They improve to 20-8 overall and 12-2 in the America East, putting them in second place behind 13-1 Vermont.
SBU will travel to Vermont in a showdown for first place this Thursday, which will be aired on ESPN3.
Catie Curatolo contributed to this report.
