Mount St. Maryโ€™s edges out Sacred Heart with a 73-71 victory.

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    Emmitsburg, Md. โ€” In a thrilling matchup on Sunday, Mount St. Maryโ€™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 Pioneersโ€™ 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. Maryโ€™s looking to maintain their winning momentum while Sacred Heart seeks to improve on their standing in the conference.