Box Score HENNIKER, N.H. - The New England College men's basketball team led wire-to-wire, as the Pilgrims defeated Becker College 93-64, in New England Collegiate Conference (NECC) action Tuesday evening at Bridges Gym.

Following the game, the Pilgrims raise to 12-3, 6-1, while the Hawks drop to 3-12, 2-4 NECC

NEC LEADERS
Jamal Allen led the way for New England College in the scoring column, as the freshman poured in 20 points. Jason Jones dominated the paint for the Pilgrims, as the senior pulled down a game-high 13 rebounds. Calvin Cheek and Steven Fama each dished out five assists for NEC.

BECKER LEADERS
Kareem Davis led Becker College with 19 points, five steals, and four assists. Dewayne Thomas snatched six rebounds to lead the visitors.

HOW IT HAPPENED
New England College jumped out to the early 7-0 before Becker College got on the board with a 3-pointer from Kareem Davis, making it 7-3 Pilgrims. With a three-pointer from Mateus Ribeiro with 3:23 remaining in the first half, snapped a 6:37 scoreless streak for the Hawks, NEC went on a 17-0 run during that span.


In the second half, Becker slowly chipped away at the New England College lead as they turned a 22-point halftime deficit into a 14-point game at the 12-minute marker. NEC pulled away down the stretch as the Pilgrims made nine of their final 10 shots from range, while the Hawks made one of seven.

INSIDE THE NUMBERS
-This was the first overall meeting between the two schools in men's basketball, New England College leads the all-time series 1-0.
-After starting 0-2 from deep, Jamal Allen drained five of his next six shots from downtown.
-NEC tied a season-high 15 three-pointers in tonight's game and a season-high 53.6% from long range.

WHAT'S NEXT
Thursday, January 17 at Norwich University, 5:00 p.m.