HENNIKER, NH- Endicott visited the Pilgrims of New England College and came away with their 12th victory of the season, 89-73. The Gulls were led by Juniors Zach Ellis (Westford, MA) (27 points) and Matt George (Dover, NH) (24 points).

The Gulls(12-5) raced out to a 17 point half time lead, 50-33, behind hot shooting. Endicott was 18-29 (62.1%) for the half including 7-12 from 3 point range. Ellis scored 21 points in the half including 4 three point baskets.

The Pilgrims(10-8) made a run in the second half behind the athletic play of Kingsley Onyechi (Fr.,Lowell, MA). Onyechi made two free throws with 8:30 left in the game to cut the lead to 8, 68-60. The Gulls responded with back to back three point shots by Matt George and never looked back.

Also scoring in double figures for the Gulls was Josh Oxton (Sr., Center Harbor, NH) with 11 points and five assists. Ellis and George combined to shoot 9-16 from three point range as Endicott made a season high 12 three point shots. Leading the Pilgrims were Patrick Quinn (15 points) and Kingsley Onyechi (15 points).

The Gulls return home to host Nichols College Saturday at 3pm.