Perez scores 29 to lead Manhattan past Marist 72-66
NEW YORK -- — Jose Perez poured in 29 points to lead Manhattan to a 72-66 victory over Marist on Sunday.
Perez buried 11 of 20 shots with three 3-pointers for the Jaspers (11-7, 4-5 Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference). Ant Nelson added 16 points, five assists and three steals. Elijah Buchanan scored 11.
Freshman Jao Ituka scored 21 on 9-of-11 shooting for the Red Foxes (8-12, 3-8). Ricardo Wright contributed 19 points, seven rebounds, four assists and three steals. Jordan Jones scored 10.
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Game Information
Draddy Gymnasium
7:00 PM, 30 January 2022
Riverdale, NY
Attendance: 100
2024-25 Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference Standings
| Team | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marist | 0-0 | - | 3-1 |
| Mount St. Mary's | 0-0 | - | 3-2 |
| Quinnipiac | 0-0 | - | 3-2 |
| Rider | 0-0 | - | 3-2 |
| Siena | 0-0 | - | 3-2 |
| Manhattan | 0-0 | - | 2-2 |
| Fairfield | 0-0 | - | 2-3 |
| Saint Peter's | 0-0 | - | 2-3 |
| Sacred Heart | 0-0 | - | 2-5 |
| Merrimack | 0-0 | - | 1-3 |
| Iona | 0-0 | - | 1-4 |
| Niagara | 0-0 | - | 1-4 |
| Canisius | 0-0 | - | 0-6 |
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