Last Second Bucket Lifts Men's Basketball Past NEC 66-65

Henniker, N.H. - The Framingham State University men's basketball team received a layup with 19 seconds remaining from Makyle Hayes as the Rams defeated New England College 66-65 this afternoon in non-conference action at Bridges Gymnasium.   

THE BASICS: 

- Scores:  Framingham State 66, NEC 65 

- Records:  Framingham State (4-1), NEC (0-3) 

- Location:  Bridges Gymnasium – Henniker, NH 

INSIDE THE NUMBERS 

• The Rams trailed 65-60 with 1:37 to play and scored the final six points of the contest to secure the victory.  

• Layups from Calvin Johnson and Joshua Saint Jean closed the deficit to 65-64 with 38 seconds remaining on the clock. 

• The Rams fouled, but the Pilgrim missed both free throws and the Rams secured the rebound setting up Hayes' game winning bucket. 

• Adonis Vashon paced the Rams with 18 points in the game on 6-of-12 from the floor to go along with six boards, two assists and a steal. 

• Kyle Philistin finished the game with 17 points and two rebounds, while Marshall Kerley chipped in with 11 points, three rebounds and an assist. 

• Hayes finished the game 4-of-8 from the field for eight points. Hayes added six rebounds, seven assists and four steals. 

• Saint Jean finished the game with nine points and six boards. 

 UP NEXT 

• The Rams are back in action Wednesday night when they host Roger Williams at 6 p.m.