EMMITSBURG, Md. — In an exciting college basketball matchup on Saturday evening, Devin Dinkins was instrumental in Manhattan’s victory over Mount St. Mary’s, finishing the game with 23 points. Dinkins showcased his skills by converting 5 of 14 shots from the field, including 3 of 7 attempts from three-point range, and excelled at the free-throw line, making 10 of 11 shots. This win brought the Jaspers’ record to 9-9, with a conference record of 4-5 in the Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference.

Masiah Gilyard contributed to the team’s success by scoring 12 points, going 4 for 5 from the field and connecting on 3 of 5 from the free-throw line while pulling down an impressive 13 rebounds. Shaquil Bender also made his mark on the scoreboard, finishing with 12 points off 5 of 19 shooting, but struggled from long distance, hitting only 2 of 10 from beyond the arc.

On the other side, the Mountaineers were led by Dola Adebayo, who made a strong impact with 20 points and seven rebounds. Teammate Dallas Hobbs added to the effort with 13 points, while Carmelo Pacheco chipped in with eight points, contributing to Mount St. Mary’s overall performance.

The contest showcased the competitive nature of both teams as they battled for position in conference standings, leaving them tied with identical records of 4-5 in their league play. Fans were treated to a thrilling evening of basketball, highlighting the talent and potential within these two programs.