Roberts has 17, Manhattan tops Army 72-71 in London
LONDON -- — Josh Roberts had 17 points in Manhattan's 72-71 win over Army on Saturday.
Coleton Benson made three free throws with 16 seconds left to pull Army within one. The Jaspers then missed the front end of a one-and-one free throw with 11 seconds to play but Jalen Rucker couldn't connect on a winning bucket at the end.
Roberts had nine rebounds and three blocks for the Jaspers (2-3). Samir Stewart scored 14 points while shooting 5 for 15, including 4 for 11 from beyond the arc, and added five assists. Anthony Nelson recorded 13 points and was 4 of 12 shooting, including 2 for 6 from distance, and went 3 for 4 from the line.
The Black Knights (2-5) were led in scoring by Benson, who finished with 20 points. Ethan Roberts added 19 points and eight rebounds for Army. In addition, Rucker had 11 points and four assists.
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Game Information
2024-25 Patriot League Standings
| Team | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Holy Cross | 1-0 | - | 9-5 |
| Lehigh | 1-0 | - | 6-6 |
| Lafayette | 1-0 | - | 6-8 |
| Colgate | 1-0 | - | 4-10 |
| Navy | 1-0 | - | 4-10 |
| Army | 0-1 | 1 | 6-7 |
| American University | 0-1 | 1 | 6-8 |
| Boston University | 0-1 | 1 | 6-8 |
| Loyola Maryland | 0-1 | 1 | 5-7 |
| Bucknell | 0-1 | 1 | 4-10 |
2024-25 Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference Standings
| Team | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marist | 3-0 | - | 10-2 |
| Quinnipiac | 3-0 | - | 7-7 |
| Merrimack | 3-0 | - | 6-8 |
| Siena | 2-1 | 1 | 7-7 |
| Mount St. Mary's | 1-1 | 1.5 | 8-5 |
| Niagara | 1-1 | 1.5 | 6-7 |
| Sacred Heart | 1-1 | 1.5 | 5-8 |
| Manhattan | 1-2 | 2 | 6-6 |
| Fairfield | 1-2 | 2 | 5-9 |
| Iona | 1-2 | 2 | 4-10 |
| Rider | 0-2 | 2.5 | 4-9 |
| Canisius | 0-2 | 2.5 | 0-13 |
| Saint Peter's | 0-3 | 3 | 5-6 |
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