Towns' 26 lead Howard past Mount St. Mary's 87-83 in 2OT
EMMITSBURG, Md. -- — Seth Towns' 26 points helped Howard defeat Mount St. Mary's 87-83 in double-overtime on Saturday night.
Towns made six free throws and a layup in the second overtime as the Bison outscored Mount St. Mary's 12-8. Towns sent the game to a second OT when he hit a 3-pointer with two seconds left that tied the game 75-75.
Dola Adebayo's dunk for the Mountaineers forced overtime tied 66-all.
Towns also contributed 11 rebounds for the Bison (3-4). Bryce Harris scored 23 points and added three steals. Jelani Williams had 15 points.
The Mountaineers (1-4,) were led by Dakota Leffew, who posted 22 points and two steals. Dallas Hobbs added 20 points for Mount St. Mary's. Jedy Cordilia also had 16 points and eight rebounds.
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Game Information
- Referees:
- Mikerlange Fleury
- Mike Evans
- Edward Corbet
2024-25 Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference Standings
| Team | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Howard | 3-0 | - | 8-10 |
| Norfolk State | 3-1 | 0.5 | 12-8 |
| South Carolina State | 3-1 | 0.5 | 9-10 |
| North Carolina Central | 2-2 | 1.5 | 9-12 |
| Morgan State | 2-2 | 1.5 | 8-12 |
| Delaware State | 1-3 | 2.5 | 8-10 |
| Coppin State | 1-3 | 2.5 | 3-16 |
| Maryland Eastern Shore | 0-3 | 3 | 4-15 |
2024-25 Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference Standings
| Team | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marist | 6-0 | - | 13-2 |
| Quinnipiac | 6-1 | 0.5 | 10-8 |
| Merrimack | 5-1 | 1 | 8-9 |
| Mount St. Mary's | 4-2 | 2 | 11-6 |
| Siena | 3-3 | 3 | 8-9 |
| Fairfield | 3-3 | 3 | 7-10 |
| Iona | 3-4 | 3.5 | 6-12 |
| Manhattan | 2-4 | 4 | 7-8 |
| Niagara | 2-4 | 4 | 7-10 |
| Rider | 2-4 | 4 | 6-11 |
| Sacred Heart | 2-4 | 4 | 6-11 |
| Saint Peter's | 1-5 | 5 | 6-8 |
| Canisius | 1-5 | 5 | 1-16 |
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