Davis scores 35 as LIU takes down Chicago State 68-57 in Northeast Conference Tournament

Mar 6, 2025, 10:44 am

NEW YORK -- — Malachi Davis' 35 points led Long Island University over Chicago State 68-57 on Wednesday in the Northeast Conference Tournament quarterfinals.

Second-seeded LIU will play three-seed Saint Francis in Saturday's semifinals.

-Davis also had seven rebounds and seven assists for the Sharks (17-15). Jamal Fuller scored 13 points while going 5 of 13 from the floor, including 1 for 4 from 3-point range, and 2 for 3 from the line and added seven rebounds. Shadrak Lasu had 10 points and shot 5 of 8 from the field. The Sharks picked up their sixth straight win.

Jalen Forrest finished with 17 points for the seventh-seeded Cougars (4-28). Gabe Spinelli added 15 points and four assists for Chicago State. Quincy Allen had 11 points, six rebounds and four blocks. The Cougars lost their seventh straight.

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