NEW YORK, NY - Men's basketball fended off a late surge from Brooklyn College to earn a 63-56 win on Sunday afternoon at the Doghouse. With the win, John Jay improves to 6-10 (4-3 CUNYAC) on the year, while Brooklyn College falls to 2-16 (1-7 CUNYAC). 

John Jay led by five at halftime, and managed to extend the lead to as high as 12 after a layup from junior Angel Rivera with 5:02 left in the game. The Bulldogs cut it to single digits, but a layup from sophomore Mikhail Leston was the dagger as John Jay held on to earn the win. 

Sophomore Dan Kenny, freshman Corey Jones Jr., and Rivera each had 13 points to lead the Bloodhounds. Kenny also collected 11 rebounds, recording a double-double. Sophomore Garrison Watkins also notched a double-double with 11 points and 11 rebounds. Freshman Jordan Bell collected 10 rebounds and four points. 

John Jay will run it back against Brooklyn College on Tuesday, February 1 at 7:15 pm in Brooklyn.