BROOKLYN, N.Y. — Behind a combined 46 points from Joe Charles and Abdoulaye Gueye, the Brooklyn College men's basketball team held off Saint Elizabeth University, 71–68, in its home opener Saturday afternoon at West Quad Gymnasium; marking their first win of the 2026-27 season. The Bulldogs (1–2) return to action on Wednesday, November 18, visiting Manhattanville University at 8 p.m.
After Saint Elizabeth jumped ahead 4–0, Gueye scored Brooklyn's first five points to give the Bulldogs an early lead. Charles and Gueye combined for six first-half three-pointers, helping Brooklyn build a 28–21 advantage before the Eagles cut the deficit to two. Charles answered with two late triples, and Tyler Gordon closed the half with a dunk to send Brooklyn into the break ahead, 38–32.
The Bulldogs opened the second half on a 12–2 run to extend their lead to 50–34, but Saint Elizabeth responded with 14 unanswered points to pull within two. BC maintained its advantage behind timely baskets from Charles, Gordon and Herbert Gary, taking a 65–59 lead with 2:32 remaining.
The Eagles trimmed the deficit to three in the final minute, but Gueye converted three free throws with 34 seconds remaining to help Brooklyn withstand the late rally and secure its first win of the season.
Charles finished with a game-high 24 points, four three-pointers, six rebounds and five assists, while Gueye recorded a double-double with 22 points and 12 rebounds. Gary contributed eight points and as many rebounds, and Gordon added seven points and six boards. As a team, Brooklyn totaled 47 rebounds and scored 23 points off turnovers.
