Fuller nails free throws, Bearcats edge UNH

VESTAL, N.Y. – Reggie Fuller made two free throws with nine seconds left to give Binghamton a 56-54 win over New Hampshire Thursday night in America East play.

Fuller had 12 points and nine rebounds for the game. Mike Gordon led Binghamton (11-14, 7-6 AE) with 18 points and six rebounds, while Lazar Trifunovic added 12 points and 10 rebounds.

New Hampshire’s Alvin Abreu had a game-high 19 points, six assists and five rebounds, while teammate Mike Christensen added 10 points and four rebounds.

In a close game with 11 lead changes, the Bearcats trailed 54-52 after Abreu nailed a 3-pointer with 23 seconds left.

Gordon hit an eight-foot jumper with 16 seconds left to tie it at 54-54. Fuller then rebounded a Wildcats miss and was fouled, setting up the winning free throws.