FAIRFIELD, Conn.—Juniors Nico Galette and Bryce Johnson recorded double-doubles for the Sacred Heart men's basketball team as the Pioneers fell 74-70 to LIU in Northeast Conference action at home on Thursday night.

Records:
Sacred Heart: 11-12, 4-4 NEC
LIU: 3-18, 1-8 NEC

Top Performers:
Nico Galette: 17 points, 12 rebounds
Bryce Johnson: 16, 10 rebounds
Raheem Solomon: 11 points
Joey Reilly: 10 points

Of Note:
Johnson recorded his seventh double-double of the season, while Galette tallied his third as he led the team with 17 points, 12 rebounds, and six assists.

After a 42-32 lead at halftime, LIU used a strong second half for their first NEC win of the season.  

In the opening four minutes, Sacred Heart jumped out to a quick lead, going up by eight points 10-2. Joey Reilly put the Pioneers up by 12 at 7:10, 30-18. Galette followed up with a dunk for a 14-point lead. SHU held was up by 14 points three times during the remainder of the half before the Sharks cut their deficit to 10 as the Pioneers held a 42-32 lead at the half.

LIU went on to outscore Sacred Heart, 42-28 in the second half, to take the 74-70 final.

Up Next:
Sacred Heart is back on the road to close out the season series with Stonehill on Saturday, January 28th, at 2:00 PM.