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LIU wins Battle of Brooklyn

Michael Culpo shoots a three-pointer for LIU. February

Photo credit: LIU Athletics

The Battle of Brooklyn turned out to be more than just a contest between inner-Borough rivals LIU-Brooklyn and St. Francis NY. It was more of a statement game for New York City, which in the midst of a basketball resurgence.

The game lived up to the hype as LIU prevailed, 81-78, in front of nearly 1,500 at the Wellness, Recreation and Athletic Center in downtown Brooklyn.

It’s a game...

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