Sharkey leads Samford over Manhattan 70-57
HOMEWOOD, Ala. -- Josh Sharkey had 17 points and eight assists as Samford beat Manhattan 70-57 on Tuesday night.
Jalen Dupree and Brandon Austin added 15 points each and Deandre Thomas had six rebounds for the Bulldogs (3-3). Sharkey hit 10 of 11 from the free throw line.
Samford scored the last 11 points of the first half and led 34-22 at the break. Manhattan made its biggest push late in the second half, a dunk by Warren Williams drawing the Jaspers within 61-55 with 2:24 remaining.
Jalen Dupree's three-point play gave Samford a 65-55 lead with 44 seconds remaining and the Bulldogs made 5 of 6 from the line to close out the win.
Tykei Greene had 13 points and eight rebounds for the Jaspers (2-1). Christian Hinckson added 12 points and eight rebounds. Samir Stewart had five steals.
Samford plays Troy at home on Saturday. Manhattan visits Elon on Saturday.
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Game Information
- Referees:
- Bart Lenox
- Sidney Cohen
- Gary Maxwell
2024-25 Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference Standings
| Team | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marist | 9-1 | - | 16-3 |
| Quinnipiac | 9-1 | - | 13-8 |
| Merrimack | 8-2 | 1 | 11-10 |
| Mount St. Mary's | 5-5 | 4 | 12-9 |
| Manhattan | 5-5 | 4 | 10-9 |
| Iona | 5-5 | 4 | 8-13 |
| Sacred Heart | 4-5 | 4.5 | 8-12 |
| Siena | 4-6 | 5 | 9-12 |
| Fairfield | 4-6 | 5 | 8-13 |
| Rider | 4-6 | 5 | 8-13 |
| Niagara | 3-7 | 6 | 8-13 |
| Saint Peter's | 2-7 | 6.5 | 7-10 |
| Canisius | 2-8 | 7 | 2-19 |
2024-25 Southern Conference Standings
| Team | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Samford | 8-2 | - | 18-5 |
| Chattanooga | 7-3 | 1 | 15-8 |
| UNC Greensboro | 7-3 | 1 | 14-9 |
| Wofford | 6-4 | 2 | 12-11 |
| Furman | 5-4 | 2.5 | 17-5 |
| East Tennessee State | 5-4 | 2.5 | 12-10 |
| VMI | 5-5 | 3 | 11-12 |
| Mercer | 4-6 | 4 | 11-12 |
| Western Carolina | 2-8 | 6 | 6-15 |
| The Citadel | 0-10 | 8 | 5-16 |
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