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Stonehill secures a 67-65 victory against East Texas A&M

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SOUTH EASTON, Mass. — In a thrilling matchup on Monday night, Josh Morgan led the charge with 20 points, while Chas Stinson secured the victory for Stonehill by sinking two crucial free throws with only 0.8 seconds remaining, propelling the team to a narrow 67-65 victory over East Texas A&M.

The final moments of the game saw Scooter Williams Jr. score a layup, granting East Texas A&M a slim two-point advantage with just 13 seconds left on the clock. Following this, Todd Bogna was fouled and calmly converted both of his free-throw attempts to tie the game 65-65 with a mere 2.2 seconds left. In a crucial turn of events, Stinson intercepted the ball under pressure, was fouled, and subsequently made the go-ahead free throws, sealing the win for Stonehill.

Morgan was impressive on the court, completing 6 of 13 attempts overall and hitting 4 of 8 from beyond the arc, along with a perfect 4 for 4 from the charity stripe for the Skyhawks, who now hold a record of 4-4. Todd Brogna contributed significantly with 16 points, shooting 5 of 10 from the field and maintaining a flawless performance at the free-throw line with 5 for 5. Amir Nesbitt also played a key role, adding 11 points on 4 for 6 shooting, including 3 for 4 from the three-point range.

For the Lions, who fell to 1-6, Williams was the standout performer, scoring 14 points and recording two steals. Josh Taylor supported the effort with 10 points and six rebounds, while Camerin James chipped in with nine points to round out the contributions from East Texas A&M.