(Brookville, N.Y.) - Despite having three players reach double figures in scoring, the Queens College men's basketball team fell to 1-2 in conference play, with a 78-60 loss at LIU Post on Saturday.  Pat Parker (Queens, N.Y./Alfred State) led the way with 18 points; while Kevin Nascimento (Harlem, N.Y./Genesee C.C.) and Daniel Watson (Mt. Vernon, N.Y/Mt. Vernon) added 12 points and 10 points, respectively.

The Knights took the first lead of the contest as Nascimento made a layup less than a minute into the game.  The Pioneers responded with the next seven points before Nascimento found the basket again.  Abe Akanmu (Staten Island, N.Y./Xaverian) got QC back within a point, as his jumper at 16:08 made the score 7-6 for LIU Post.  The Pioneers took control for the remainder of the half and entered the break with a 36-24 advantage.

The second half saw the Knights get within 10 points, as they used a 6-0 run to bring the score 47-37 for Post.  Pat Piasecki (Coram, N.Y./Longwood) George Holmes (Gordon Heights, N.Y./Suffolk C.C.) and Watson accounted for the scoring in that run.  LIU Post pulled away for the 78-60 win.

The QC men's basketball team returns to action on Wednesday, January 9, when they face Dowling College on the road.  The tip-off for the game with the Golden Lions is slated for 7:00 PM.