Monks pull away to defeat Nor’easters

BIDDEFORD – The St. Joseph’s College Monks pulled away from the University of New England in the second half en route to an 86-75 men’s basketball win Wednesday night.

Jon Pratt led St. Joseph’s of Standish with 23 points, while Steve Monteiro recorded a double-double with 14 points and 10 rebounds.

Matt McManus hit six 3-pointers on his way to 24 points for the Nor’easters. Randall Thomas added 13.

St. Joseph’s (15-10) 86

Pratt 9-1-23, Monteiro 5-1-14, Schacht 5-0-13, Pulkkinen 3-4-12, LaRoche 3-5-11, Plummer 2-3-7, Alexander 3-0-6

U-New England (8-17) 75

McManus 9-0-24, Thomas 5-2-13, Oliver 3-0-8, Stickney 3-0-7, Button 3-0-6, Regis 2-0-5, Warner 2-0-5, Poulin 2-1-5, Hutchinson 1-0-2

3-pt. goals: Pratt 4, Schacht 3, Pulkkinen 2, Monteiro; McManus 6, Oliver 2, Stickney, Thomas, Regis, Warner

Halftime: St. Joseph’s 38-36