Groton, CT (November 20, 2021) - A shorthanded Northern Essex Community College men's basketball took a 14 point lead into the locker room at halftime and hung on for a three point victory on the road Saturday afternoon at the University of Connecticut-Avery Point. With the win, the Knights improve to 4-3 overall and 2-0 in conference play.

Without the services of five players in the every game rotation, Daniel Almarante (Lawrence) was the lone Knight to score in double figures with 14 points.

Kevin Monteiro (Somerville) seven points and Ezekiel Barning (Brampton, ON) eight points saw significant minutes off the bench stepping up in the paint to provide strong two way play in crucial moments throughout the game.

Metin Yavuz (Istanbul, TR) grabbed a game high 17 rebounds to go along with eight points.

The Knights will return home on Tuesday as they step back out of conference to host the Herons of Great Bay Community College. Opening tip is set for 6:00pm from the Sport and Fitness Center on the Haverhill campus. A limited number of mullet wigs will be given out to students in attendance at the game.