New Haven, CT (January 14, 2023) – The seventh ranked Northern Essex Community College men's basketball team ran their win streak to 12 games on Saturday afternoon as they took down Gateway Community College on the road by a 98-76 final. With the win, the Knights stay perfect in conference play at 11-0 and improve to 16-1 overall on the season.

Luis Reynoso (Lawrence) led the offensive effort as he recorded a triple-double with a game high 26 points, 17 rebounds and 10 assists.

Darlin Santiago (Salem, MA) and Jeremiah Melendez (Lawrence) both recorded double-digit points for the second consecutive game as they each recorded 10 points. Edwin SamMbaka (Paris, FR) joined the trio in double figures with 13 points.

Peter Lopata (Groveland) keyed a strong defensive effort for the Knights as they took a 17 point lead into the locker room at halftime leading 53-36.

NECC will return to the court on Tuesday when they travel to Holyoke Community College for a 7:00pm tip off from the Bartley Athletic Center.