Manhattan cruises past Saint Peter's 64-50
RIVERDALE, N.Y. -- Freshman Samir Stewart scored 19 points and Manhattan cruised past Saint Peter's 64-50 on Saturday night.
Stewart was 5 of 6 from the field including four 3-pointers and had five steals for the Jaspers (6-16, 4-6 Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference). Elijah Buchanan added 10 points and four rebounds.
Manhattan had 13 team steals contributing to 21 Saint Peter's turnovers.
Stewart and Christian Hinckson hit 3-pointers and Warren Williams added a dunk to a 16-5 start for the Jaspers and they led all the way to take a 28-18 advantage into the break.
Saint Peter's scored just five points in the first nine minutes of the second half, allowing Manhattan to take a 43-23 lead midway through and the Jaspers cruised from there.
Manny Dixon scored 18 points for the Peacocks (6-15, 3-6) who are on a three-game skid. Samuel Idowu, who averages more than 11 points per game, scored four but led the team with nine rebounds.
Game Information
- Referees:
- Matt Palumb
- Phil Sallustio Jr.
- Michael Nardone
2023-24 Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference Standings
| Team | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Quinnipiac | 15-5 | - | 24-10 |
| Fairfield | 14-6 | 1 | 24-13 |
| Marist | 12-8 | 3 | 18-13 |
| Saint Peter's | 12-8 | 3 | 19-14 |
| Rider | 12-8 | 3 | 15-17 |
| Niagara | 11-9 | 4 | 16-16 |
| Iona | 10-10 | 5 | 16-17 |
| Mount St. Mary's | 9-11 | 6 | 13-19 |
| Canisius | 8-12 | 7 | 14-18 |
| Manhattan | 4-16 | 11 | 7-23 |
| Siena | 3-17 | 12 | 4-28 |
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