Cagianello, who poured in 23 points, increased Union's lead to five, 65-55, with another three-point field goal before a layup and follow-up free throw by senior forward Devon Bruce gave the Dutchmen a 68-60 advantage with 2:42 remaining in the game.
The Saints used a three-pointer by Matt Blue to draw to within five, 68-63, before Union connected on all eight of its free throw opportunities in the game's final 42 seconds. Junior guard Chris Murphy knocked down a pair of charity shots before Cagianello hit four in a row. Sophomore guard Joe Mackey rounded out the scoring with two free throws with one second remaining.
Bruce finished with 16 points while Murphy and Mackey each added 10. Murphy also contributed four assists, giving him 12 helpers in Union's two weekend wins
UN-MEN vs SLUM 1/29/05 4:00pm at slu At slu UN-MEN 76, SLUM 70 UN-MEN John Cagianello 7-12 4-4 23; Devon Bruce 6-8 4-4 16; Joe Mackey 3-7 2-2 10; Chris Murphy 3-9 2-3 10; Brian Scordato 3-6 0-0 8; Kyle Grimm 1-2 2-4 5; James Rahill 1-1 2-2 4; Robert Futia 0-1 0-0 0; T.J. Ramey 0-2 0-0 0. Totals 24-48 16-19 76. SLUM Aaron Marshall 12-16 2-2 26; Matt Blue 5-10 2-2 14; Tyler Shaver 4-9 0-0 11; Keith Sullivan 3-9 0-0 7; Mike Finn 2-3 0-0 4; Shane Connolly 1-1 0-0 3; Tyler Wright 1-3 1-2 3; Pat Delmonico 0-3 2-2 2. Totals 28-54 7-8 70. UN-MEN........................ 35 41 - 76 SLUM.......................... 37 33 - 70 3-point goals-UN-MEN 12-32 (John Cagianello 5-10; Brian Scordato 2-5; Chris Murphy 2-7; Joe Mackey 2-6; Kyle Grimm 1-1; Robert Futia 0-1; T.J. Ramey 0-2), SLUM 7-21 (Tyler Shaver 3-6; Matt Blue 2-6; Keith Sullivan 1-5; Shane Connolly 1-1; Pat Delmonico 0-3). Fouled out--UN-MEN-None, SLUM-None. Rebounds-UN-MEN 23 (John Cagianello 5; Brian Scordato 5), SLUM 29 (Aaron Marshall 6). Assists-UN-MEN 11 (Chris Murphy 4), SLUM 10 (Aaron Marshall 5). Total fouls-UN-MEN 11, SLUM 15.