ROCHESTER, N.Y. (January 24, 2015) – After a second half rally, the visiting Pioneers picked up an 82-69 victory  over Roberts Wesleyan (7-9, 3-7 ECC) this afternoon inside the Voller Athletic Center.
 
LIU Post (9-9, 4-6 ECC) used their effective 53.8 field goal shooting percentage to win their third game over their last four.
 
Pioneers Start Out Strong
The visitors came out of the gate strong as they took an early 25-12 lead, which was sparked by 13-5 run over six minutes. That run was capped off by a three-pointer from Akosa Maduegbuniam at the 8:18 mark.

Roberts Wesleyan Evens the Score
The Redhawks then found their wings immediately after as they managed to tie the game up, 25-25, by going on a commanding 13-0 run over the next four minutes. During that span, Marcus Gooding scored five of his 19 points to put Roberts Wesleyan back in the game. As a team, the Redhawks hit three shots from beyond the arc in the run.
 
The Redhawks Take Flight
After heading into the locker room with a 38-31 lead, the Redhawks continued their hot shooting in the second half as they found themselves with a 56-45 lead with less than 13 minutes remaining. Over those first seven minutes of the half, Roberts Wesleyan hit four three-pointers.

LIU Post Dominates Down the Stretch
The strong long-range shooting dwindled for the home team while the Pioneers, who trailed 58-53 with 8:43 left in the game, went on a 11-2 run to take a 62-60 less than two minutes later. The visitors then closed out the game out-scoring Roberts Wesleyan, 20-7, over the final seven minutes to clinch the win.