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FAIRFIELD, Conn. (AP) -- Center Kibwe Trim scored 19 points and grabbed seven rebounds to lead Sacred Heart University to a 77-74 win over Long Island University on Saturday.
It ended a five-game losing streak for the Pioneers (4-20, 3-12), which oustscored the Blackbirds in the paint 40-10.
LIU (11-14, 8-8) came within three at 23-20 with 8:35 remaining in the first half. Scores by Drew Shubik and Gene Pettway had the Pioneers back up by four, then two more lay-ups and a free throw by Trim put Sacred Heart ahead 34-22 with 4:23 left in the half.
Guard James Williams led LIU in scoring with 21 points. Esa Maki-Tulokas added 13 and Jones finished with 12.
