EDISON, NJ - Jamel Santiago hit a 3-pointer with two seconds remaining to lead Middlesex County College to a 68-66 victory over Northampton on Thursday night in a Region XIX matchup.

The Spartans, who were down six at halftime, rallied to take a 66-65 lead before Santiago's last second heroics.

Poor foul shooting doomed the Spartans, who finished 7 of the 14 from the line, while Middlesex shot 15 of 20 from the charity stripe.

Josh Vargas scored 20 points and grabbed 9 rebounds, while Joey Bamford and Brian Smith each added 10 for Northampton.

The Spartans, who lost floor general Elliot Gumbs 3 minutes into the game, fall to 4-8 overall and 2-5 in Region XIX.

The Spartans travel to Brookdale Community College on Saturday to face the Jersey Blues.