Men's Basketball 2/8/2024 9:50:00 PM

Jaspers Fall at Mount, 82-78

Box Score EMMITSBURG, Md. - The Manhattan men's basketball team gave it all down to the final second before dropping an 82-78 decision to Mount St. Mary's on the road tonight.

"Tip your hat to the Mount. They were more physical to start the game,"said head coach John Gallagher. "For us, I am proud of how we finished the game but we can't wait to have that sense of urgency. That's something that we have to start with in games moving forward. We look forward to seeing everyone Saturday night in Draddy."

With multiple lead changes in the first half, Manhattan stayed on Mount St. Mary's heels from start to finish.

Freshman star Seydou Traore had already reached double figures less than nine minutes into the game. Keeping it close on the road, Manhattan trailed Mount St. Mary's 20-19 with 10 minutes left in the first half.

The Jaspers connected on 12 of 27 shots from the floor for 44.4 percent in the first half. Manhattan edged the Mountaineers in three-pointers made, 6-3, which allowed the visitors to keep the game close.

In the second half, Mount St. Mary's shot 51.9 percent from the floor to aid in the home squad being able to extend their lead. Manhattan used the free throw line to its advantage, as it went 14 of 15 from the charity stripe.

The Jasper's clawed their way back into the game, slowly chipping away at the lead. After trailing by 20 points with five minutes remaining in the game, Manhattan brought it to within three points with 10 seconds left on the game clock.

The Mount hit a free throw with seven seconds left on the clock and then blocked Manhattan's final shot to secure the win.

Jaden Winston added 12 points, five rebounds, and four assists for Manhattan. Daniel Rouzan tallied 12 points, Traore finished with 11 points, six rebounds, and four steals, and Briggs McClain rounded out the double-digit scorers with 11 points and four rebounds.

Mount St. Mary's was led by Dakota Leffew, who had 16 points, five rebounds, and five assists.

Manhattan returns home on Saturday to host Siena at 7 p.m. for Faculty & Staff Appreciation Night.

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