LORETTO, Pennsylvania — In an exciting matchup on Friday night, Riley Parker delivered an impressive performance, scoring 29 points to lead Saint Francis (PA) to a 74-64 victory over LIU.
Parker showcased his skills by hitting 9 of 14 shots, including 4 of 8 from beyond the arc, and went a perfect 7 for 7 at the free-throw line, contributing significantly to the Red Flash’s record of 8-13 overall and 3-4 in the Northeast Conference. Valentino Pinedo also made a notable impact, finishing with 12 points—shooting 3 of 4 from the field and 6 of 8 from the charity stripe—in addition to securing nine rebounds. Daemar Kelly added to the team’s effort with 11 points on 4 of 8 shooting and 8 rebounds, while making 2 of 4 from the free-throw line.
On the other side, Jamal Fuller led the Sharks with a solid 25 points and nine rebounds. His performance, however, couldn’t prevent LIU from experiencing a setback; they fell to a 10-12 record overall and 6-1 in conference play. Blake Lander contributed 12 points and six rebounds, while Brent Davis chipped in nine points along with four steals. This loss marked the end of the Sharks’ six-game winning streak, leaving them looking to regroup for their next contest.
Both teams will be back in action on Sunday, with Saint Francis (PA) scheduled to host Wagner, while LIU is set to face off against Mercyhurst on the road.