Dec. 12, 2002

Final Stats

Stony Brook, N.Y. - Mike Konopka's jumper broke a 54-54 tie and Stony Brook made 8-of-10 free throws down the stretch as the Seawolves held off a late Army rally to earn a 68-59 victory on Thursday at the Stony Brook Sports Complex.

Although Stony Brook (4-2) never trailed, Army went on a 8-0 run late in the second half to even the game at 54-54. Konopka's jumper gave the Seawolves a two-point edge with 4:12 remaining, and two free throws by JonPaul Kobryn capped an 8-0 run to give the Seawolves a 62-54 lead with just over a minute left. Stony Brook sank 4-of-6 free throws down the stretch to preserve the victory.

The Seawolves led throughout, shooting 50 percent in the first half. Konopka drilled 5-of-6 shots and scored 13 points in the opening half, leading Stony Brook to a 34-25 lead at the break,. The lead stretched to as many as 11 on Jairus McCollum's layup with just under 13 minutes left in the game.

However, the Black Knights (2-4) battled back behind the sharp shooting of Andy Smith, whose 12 second half points led the Knights rally. After Bobby Santiago's three-pointer gave Stony Brook an eight-point cushion at the 7:56 mark, Josh Wilson made a layup and Smith connected on back-to-back threes to even the game at 54-54, but that was as close as Army would get.

Konopka scored a game-high 19 points to lead four Seawolves in double figures. Santiago connected on 3-of-6 three-pointers for 13 points and dished out eight assists. Orfini chipped in with 11 points, while Kobryn contributed 10 points and a team-high eight rebounds.

Smith scored 17 points to lead Army. Wilson scored 11 and Mike Dames added 10.

The Seawolves return to action on Sunday, Dec. 15, when they travel to face Boston College. Tipoff is set for noon.