MILLERSVILLE, Pa. - The Mansfield Mountaineers men's basketball team took the road this weekend to compete in the Millersville Classic. After falling in the first game on Friday (Nov. 13) against Winston-Salem State University, the Mounties bounced back and took a win over D'Youville University Saints in game two of the classic on Saturday (Nov. 14) 77-73.
Five Mansfield (1-1)Â players recorded double-digit points, with the starting five combining for 44 points. Jackson Henry led the Mounties with 15 points, while adding two assists and three rebounds. Josh Franklin had a near double-double, dropping 12 points with nine rebounds and Kelton Brown also tallied 12 points of his own. Lastly, both Diarmid Stewart and Mekhi Shillingford had 10 points in the contest, with Shillingford adding a block and six rebounds.
First Half
The first half was a back and forth shootout, with no team grasping a lead and running with it. The Mountaineers kept the Saints (2-2) on their toes with everyone contributing to a 37-37 first half.Â
Shillingford collected six points in the half, paving the way for the Mounties in the game. Henry buried a clutch three and found Stewart for a quick layup to keep the game tied heading into the second half.
Second Half
The second half was led by Henry, who erupted for 10 points, putting his total at 15 on the day, and helping aid a big Mansfield road victory.
The Mounties started the second hot, going on a 20-11 run taking a nine point lead and gaining the advantage over the Saints. D'Youville, not done fighting, went on a run of their own to tie the fame at 69.
However, clutch free throw shooting by Amir Cunningham and Franklin as well as a clutch layup by Brown, the Mountaineers came out victorious by a score of 77-73.
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Mansfield will come back home to face Bryant and Stratton University in Albany on Wednesday (Nov. 18) for the first home contest of the season. Tip-off is at 6:00 p.m.
