EMMITSBURG, Md. — In an exciting match on Sunday, Mount St. Mary’s emerged victorious against Siena with a final score of 85-79, largely due to an outstanding performance by Dola Adebayo. Adebayo was a key player for the Mountaineers, contributing significantly with 22 points and impressively grabbing 13 rebounds. His efforts played a critical role in securing the win for the team, which currently holds a record of 18-11 overall and 11-7 in the Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference.
Dallas Hobbs was another standout player for Mount St. Mary’s, scoring 17 points. He demonstrated his shooting skills by making 6 of 11 shots, including 3 of 6 from beyond the three-point line. Additionally, Hobbs showcased his versatility by collecting six rebounds and providing six assists. Carmelo Pacheco also had a notable contribution, shooting 4 for 9 from the field and 3 for 7 from the three-point range. His precision at the free-throw line, where he was perfect with 4 for 4, helped him reach a total of 15 points.
On the other end of the court, Gavin Doty led the charge for the Saints with a stellar performance, scoring 20 points, grabbing seven rebounds, and adding four assists along with two steals. Brendan Coyle matched Doty’s scoring output with another 20 points, while Major Freeman supported the effort by adding 15 points, six rebounds, and four assists. Despite their strong performances, Siena fell short in their attempt to overtake the Mountaineers and now stand with a record of 13-16 overall and 8-10 in the conference.
Looking ahead, both teams will be returning to action this Thursday. Mount St. Mary’s is set to face the current conference leader, Quinnipiac, in what promises to be a challenging away game. Meanwhile, Siena will prepare for a home game against Fairfield, aiming to bounce back from this recent defeat and improve their standing in the conference.
