Manhattan Jaspers vs Marist Red Foxes
Manhattan rolls into MAAC semis, tops Marist 74-58
ALBANY, N.Y. -- Emmy Andujar scored 24 points and grabbed 10 rebounds as third-seeded Manhattan stormed past No. 11-seed Marist, 74-58, and moved a step closer to defending its 2014 Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference tournament championship Saturday night.
The Jaspers advance to play No. 7 St. Peter's, which upset No. 2 seed Rider Saturday, in Sunday's second semifinal. Top-seed Iona faces No. 4 seed Monmouth in the other semi.
Manhattan, which swept the regular season series with the Red Foxes, built a 38-22 lead at halftime and cruised to the finish. The Jaspers held Marist to 34.6 percent shooting (18 of 52) from the field, including 3 of 16 from beyond the arc, and dominated on the boards, outrebounding the Red Foxes 41-28.
Shane Richards had 18 points and Ashton Pankey added another 16 for Manhattan (17-13).
Chavaughn Lewis scored 22 points to lead Marist (7-25).
Game Information
Albany, NY
Referee:Bob Adams
Referee:Brandon Cruz
Referee:Brandon Williams
2025-26 Standings
| Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Merrimack | 17-3 | - | 23-11 |
| Saint Peter's | 14-6 | 3 | 17-12 |
| Siena | 13-7 | 4 | 23-12 |
| Marist | 12-8 | 5 | 19-12 |
| Quinnipiac | 12-8 | 5 | 19-13 |
| Fairfield | 11-9 | 6 | 21-13 |
| Mount St. Mary's | 11-9 | 6 | 15-17 |
| Iona | 10-10 | 7 | 18-14 |
| Sacred Heart | 9-11 | 8 | 14-19 |
| Manhattan | 8-12 | 9 | 12-20 |
| Canisius | 5-15 | 12 | 10-21 |
| Niagara | 5-15 | 12 | 8-22 |
| Rider | 3-17 | 14 | 4-25 |
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