Liberty Flames vs Manhattan Jaspers
Buchanan scores 21 to carry Manhattan past Liberty 76-60
KISSIMMEE, Fla. -- — Elijah Buchanan had 21 points on 9-of-12 shooting from the floor as Manhattan defeated Liberty 76-60 on Saturday night.
Jose Perez had 14 points and seven assists for the Jaspers (4-1). Warren Williams added 13 points and Josh Roberts had seven rebounds.
Keegan McDowell had 11 points for the Flames (1-3). Blake Preston added seven rebounds.
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Game Information
Orlando, FL
Referee:Wil Howard
Referee:Andy O'Brien
Referee:Michael Palau
2025-26 Standings
| Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Merrimack | 13-2 | - | 17-9 |
| Saint Peter's | 11-4 | 2 | 14-9 |
| Quinnipiac | 11-5 | 2.5 | 18-9 |
| Siena | 10-5 | 3 | 17-9 |
| Marist | 10-6 | 3.5 | 16-9 |
| Fairfield | 8-7 | 5 | 16-10 |
| Mount St. Mary's | 8-8 | 5.5 | 12-15 |
| Iona | 7-8 | 6 | 15-11 |
| Manhattan | 7-9 | 6.5 | 11-16 |
| Sacred Heart | 7-9 | 6.5 | 11-16 |
| Canisius | 3-12 | 10 | 8-18 |
| Niagara | 3-12 | 10 | 6-19 |
| Rider | 2-13 | 11 | 3-21 |
| Conference USA | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Liberty | 14-0 | - | 22-3 |
| Sam Houston | 9-5 | 5 | 17-8 |
| Jacksonville State | 8-6 | 6 | 13-12 |
| Louisiana Tech | 7-7 | 7 | 14-11 |
| Missouri State | 7-7 | 7 | 13-12 |
| Western Kentucky | 6-7 | 7.5 | 13-11 |
| Middle Tennessee | 6-7 | 7.5 | 12-12 |
| Kennesaw State | 6-8 | 8 | 14-11 |
| UTEP | 6-9 | 8.5 | 10-16 |
| Florida International | 5-9 | 9 | 12-13 |
| Delaware | 5-9 | 9 | 9-16 |
| New Mexico State | 5-10 | 9.5 | 12-13 |
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