WEST HAVEN, Conn. — New Haven Men's Basketball (14-17, 9-9 NEC) earned a 66-59 victory over Le Moyne (15-16, 10-8 NEC) on Saturday at The Hazell Center. The game was tied at 31 at halftime, but New Haven took control in the second half, outscoring Le Moyne 35-28. A season-high 22-of-28 free throw performance and a bench contribution of 34 points gave the Chargers a crucial edge in the tight matchup.

The first half saw Le Moyne take an early 4-0 lead with two layups by Shilo Jackson. New Haven responded at the free-throw line, with Jabri Fitzpatrick (North Brunswick, N.J./North Brunswick) playing a key role in narrowing the gap. Jakai Sanders of Le Moyne extended their lead with a jumper at 14:15, but Najimi George (Bridgeport, Conn./Kolbe Cathedral) kept New Haven close with a three-pointer at 12:40. In the final minute, Fitzpatrick's three-pointer at 0:45 gave the Chargers a brief lead, though Sanders quickly answered with his own three-pointer. Fitzpatrick's free throws with three seconds left tied the game at 31-31 at halftime.

In the second half, New Haven secured the 66-59 win. Jabri Fitzpatrick (North Brunswick, N.J./North Brunswick) delivered a strong performance with multiple layups and a season-high 12 made free throws, alongside 8 assists. Andre Pasha (Syracuse, N.Y./Syracuse Academy of Science) hit a crucial three-pointer at 1:48 to extend New Haven's lead, marking his second consecutive game with at least 13 points. Despite a late dunk from Le Moyne's Jackson, the Blue & Gold held their advantage until the end.

New Haven Top Performers

Jabri Fitzpatrick (North Brunswick, N.J./North Brunswick)  
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- 28 points  
- 12/13 free throws made  
- 8 assists  
- 5 rebounds  

Najimi George (Bridgeport, Conn./Kolbe Cathedral)  
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- 15 points  
- 5/8 field goals made  
- 4/5 free throws made  

Andre Pasha (Syracuse, N.Y./Syracuse Academy of Science)  
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- 13 points  
- 3/7 three-pointers made  
- 9 rebounds  

Teshaun Steele (Worcester, Mass./Darrow School)  
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- 6 points  
- 6 rebounds  

Game Notes
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- Jabri Fitzpatrick (North Brunswick, N.J./North Brunswick) scored 28 points, surpassing his season average of 14.53.  
- Maison Adeleye (Arlington, Tx./Juan Seguin) achieved a season-high 6 rebounds.