Stearns, a graduate student and education major, led the Bengals with a career-high 31 points in Tuesday's SUNYAC win over Morrisville while shooting 6-11 from three-point range and tallied six rebounds, three assists, and a steal. Friday against Potsdam, Stearns added 18 more points with six rebounds and three steals. In Saturday's effort against Plattsburgh, Stearns had another strong showing with 12 points and four rebounds.