Emmitsburg, Md. — In a thrilling matchup on Sunday, Mount St. Mary’s secured a tight victory against Sacred Heart with a final score of 73-71. Dola Adebayo was a key player for the Mountaineers, contributing an impressive 15 points and grabbing seven rebounds during the game.

Carmelo Pacheco also played a significant role, scoring 14 points and demonstrating his shooting prowess by sinking 4 of 8 shots from three-point range. Additionally, Xavier Lipscomb chipped in with 10 points, hitting 3 of 7 overall, and going 2 for 5 from beyond the arc. The Mountaineers now boast a record of 11 wins and 5 losses, standing at 4-1 in the Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference.

On the opposing side, Tanner Thomas led the Pioneers with 25 points, along with seven rebounds and three steals, making him a standout performer for Sacred Heart. Griffin Barrouk added 15 points, while Bryce Johnson contributed 12 points and snagged eight rebounds alongside two steals. The Pioneers’ current record stands at 6-10, with a conference record of 2-3 as they look to bounce back from this narrow defeat.

As the season progresses, both teams will aim to build on their performances, with Mount St. Mary’s looking to maintain their winning momentum while Sacred Heart seeks to improve on their standing in the conference.