FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Strong First Half Defensively Leads Manhattan Past Saint Peter's.
RIVERDALE, N.Y. – Manhattan used a strong defensive performance in the first half to earn a 68-52 win over Saint Peter’s on Sunday afternoon.
Saint Peter’s (10-14, 5-10 MAAC) was held to 14 first-half points on 23-percent shooting. The Jaspers forced 10 turnovers and outrebounded the Peacocks 25-14 over the opening 20 minutes.
“Rebounding was a big emphasis this week. Especially with Adam coming back and Logan playing some different roles helped us. Our effort on the glass was big today,” said interim head coach RaShawn Stores.
Manhattan (9-14, 7-7) used a 7-0 run kicked off by an Ant Nelson layup off the board to lead in the first half. The run put them up 10-4, which was only broken up by a Peacocks three-pointer.
However, due to the Jaspers’ strong offense and unrelenting defense, this rebellion was squashed, finishing the half leading by 14. Jaspers closed the half on a 10-2 run over the final 4:58. Manhattan didn’t allow a field goal over the stretch and saw four players score.
The second half paid off the strong defensive effort in the first half. The Jaspers extended the lead to 20-plus on three different occasions. Saint Peter’s didn’t get as close as 16 over the final 20 minutes.
Nick Brennen led the Jaspers in points, dropping 12 on two three-pointers. Nine of Brennen’s 12 points came after halftime to help the Jaspers keep the Peacocks at bay. Nelson, Marques Watson, and Samir Stewart followed, all scoring 11.
Josh Roberts played a large part despite only scoring six points, pulling down 16 of Manhattan’s 43 rebounds.
The best play of the afternoon was James Jewell and Stewart connecting on an ally oop in the first half. Jewell was found going baseline by Stewart, who put up a perfect pass for the freshman to slam home.
The next game for the Jaspers is on Friday when they make the short trip to New Rochelle to face Iona at 7 p.m.
For the latest on the Manhattan College men's basketball program, follow the Jaspers on Twitter @JaspersMBB and Instagram @Jaspers.MBB.
Saint Peter’s (10-14, 5-10 MAAC) was held to 14 first-half points on 23-percent shooting. The Jaspers forced 10 turnovers and outrebounded the Peacocks 25-14 over the opening 20 minutes.
“Rebounding was a big emphasis this week. Especially with Adam coming back and Logan playing some different roles helped us. Our effort on the glass was big today,” said interim head coach RaShawn Stores.
Manhattan (9-14, 7-7) used a 7-0 run kicked off by an Ant Nelson layup off the board to lead in the first half. The run put them up 10-4, which was only broken up by a Peacocks three-pointer.
However, due to the Jaspers’ strong offense and unrelenting defense, this rebellion was squashed, finishing the half leading by 14. Jaspers closed the half on a 10-2 run over the final 4:58. Manhattan didn’t allow a field goal over the stretch and saw four players score.
The second half paid off the strong defensive effort in the first half. The Jaspers extended the lead to 20-plus on three different occasions. Saint Peter’s didn’t get as close as 16 over the final 20 minutes.
Nick Brennen led the Jaspers in points, dropping 12 on two three-pointers. Nine of Brennen’s 12 points came after halftime to help the Jaspers keep the Peacocks at bay. Nelson, Marques Watson, and Samir Stewart followed, all scoring 11.
Josh Roberts played a large part despite only scoring six points, pulling down 16 of Manhattan’s 43 rebounds.
The best play of the afternoon was James Jewell and Stewart connecting on an ally oop in the first half. Jewell was found going baseline by Stewart, who put up a perfect pass for the freshman to slam home.
The next game for the Jaspers is on Friday when they make the short trip to New Rochelle to face Iona at 7 p.m.
For the latest on the Manhattan College men's basketball program, follow the Jaspers on Twitter @JaspersMBB and Instagram @Jaspers.MBB.
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