NEWARK, N.J. – The Neumann University men's basketball team defeated Rutgers University – Newark 67-64 on Saturday afternoon in non-conference action.

Reggie Coleman led the Knights with 24 points. Kevin Green added 17 points. DeShawn Lowman notched a double-double with 12 points and 10 rebounds. Mark Blount added 11 points and seven blocks.

The game remained close for the entire 40 minutes. The Scarlet Raiders held a 33-29 lead at the half.

With 5:06 left in the second half, the teams tied for the eighth time, this time at 56. Lowman hit two free throws and a layup to give the Knights a four point advantage. Blount and Green also hit shots for an 8-0 run and a 64-56 lead with 1:20 on the clock.

Rich Whitten hit a free throw for a six point lead with 27 seconds left in regulation to try and put the game out of reach. The Scarlet Raiders attempted to make a three-pointer, but could only connect on one with two seconds remaining and the Knights came away with the 67-64 win.

Neumann (5-3) travels to Rowan next Thursday as part of a doubleheader with the women. The men tip-off at 8:00 PM.