UTICA, N.Y.- The Keystone College men's basketball dropped their fifth straight game as they were taken down by Utica University 86-69 Saturday evening at the Clark Athletic Center.

Keystone's offense got a spark from Jden Golding (Jacksonville, Fla./Clay), who poured in 22 points on 5-of-13 shooting with nine rebounds. He also knocked down 11-of-14 from the free throw line.

Also contributing was Josh Brown (Phillipsburg, N.J./Bethlehem Catholic), who added 10 points and eight rebounds, and Ahmodrion Jones (Wilmington, Del./Delcastle Tech), who also scored 10 points while dishing four assists. Tyler Ditton (Fulton, N.Y./G. Ray Bodley) scored 13 points off the bench.

Liam Teague led Utica with 17 points on 7-of-11 shooting, including 3-of-4 from deep and six rebounds. Jordan Cain added 14 points with five assists.

While Keystone stayed in the game and made runs, the Pioneers always had an answer. In the first half Utica built the edge with 36 points, then returned after the break with a 50-point second half to close things out.

The Giants shot 39.7 percent from the field overall (23-of-58) and 28.6 percent from three (6-of-21). Keystone narrowly won the rebound battle with a 42-40 margin.

Keystone (1-5) opens United East Conference play on Wednesday, Dec. 3 at Cairn University. Tipoff is scheduled for 5 p.m.