LORETTO, Pa. — On Saturday, Riley Parker led Saint Francis (PA) to an 80-71 win in overtime against Chicago State, scoring an impressive 22 points.
Parker showcased his skills by hitting 8 of 16 shots, including 5 perfect free throws out of 5 attempts, while only managing 1 for 5 from beyond the arc, bolstering the Red Flash’s record to 13-17 overall and 8-8 in the Northeast Conference.
Supporting Parker, Chris Moncrief contributed 12 points to the scoreboard, shooting 4 of 6 from the field and making 4 out of 8 free-throw attempts, while also securing five steals.
Adding to the team’s score, Daemar Kelly and Jeremy Clayville each notched 11 points.
On the opposing side, Chicago State, now 4-27 on the season and 4-12 in the conference, saw Quincy Allen emerge as their top scorer with 22 points, accompanied by seven rebounds.
Noble Crawford supported the effort with 16 points, and Dailliss Cox chipped in with 12 points.
The loss marked Chicago State’s seventh consecutive defeat.
The Northeast Conference tournament is set to begin on Wednesday, giving both teams a chance to regroup and prepare for the challenges ahead.
