Pratt rallied from a five-point deficit late in regulation to force overtime, but St. Joseph’s-Brooklyn pulled away for an 87-82 win. Elijah Fermaint led Pratt with 25 points, while Kurt Thomas added 23.

By the Numbers
  • Fermaint: 25 points, 8-of-14 shooting and 6-of-9 from 3-point range.
  • Thomas: 23 points and 7 rebounds; Roman Hughes added 16 points.
  • Pratt made 9 of 27 3-pointers (33.3%) and scored 38 points in the paint.
  • St. Joseph’s led 56-39 in rebounds.
  • Final score: St. Joseph’s-Brooklyn 87, Pratt 82 (OT).
Yes, But

Pratt showed resilience, turning a 69-64 deficit into a tie in the final minutes and briefly leading in overtime. But St. Joseph’s’ rebounding edge and late three-point play proved decisive.

What’s Next

Pratt travels to Maryland on Friday to face Washington College at 6 p.m. in the opening round of the Washington College Wild Goose Classic.

Bottom Line

Pratt’s comeback was not enough to overcome St. Joseph’s control of the boards; the Cannoneers leave Brooklyn 1-1 and turn their attention to Friday’s tournament opener.