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QU defeats Long Island 83-78

Updated: Monday, 08 Mar 2010, 12:15 AM EST
Published : Monday, 08 Mar 2010, 12:14 AM EST

    Hamden, Conn. (AP) - Justin Rutty scored 22 points and grabbed 16 rebounds to lead top-seeded Quinnipiac to an 83-78 victory over Long Island U. in a Northeast Conference semifinal game on Sunday.

    The Bobcats (23-8) will host the winner of the Mount St. Mary's-Robert Morris game for the tournament championship at 7 p.m. March 10.

    Deontay Twyman came off the bench to score 16 points as Quinnipiac improved to 14-0 at home this season.

    Jaytornah Wisseh led fourth-seeded Long Island (14-17) with 33 points. Jamal Olasawere added 13 points and 10 rebounds for the Blackbirds.

    Quinnipiac trailed 10-0 in the game that had nine lead changes. But the Bobcats took the lead for good on a 3-pointer by James

    Feldeine with 4:17 to play and hit 16 of 17 free throws down the stretch.

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