Mount St. Mary’s earned a 72–65 win over Manhattan in NCAA action, pulling away late to secure a seven-point victory. The Mountaineers controlled the outcome with a steadier offensive finish, answering Manhattan’s pushes with timely scoring to keep the Jaspers from taking control down the stretch. The game remained competitive for long stretches, with Manhattan hanging around within a few possessions and looking to generate momentum through perimeter looks and half-court execution. Mount St. Mary’s, however, consistently found enough offense to maintain an edge and avoided extended scoring droughts that could have swung the game. In the closing minutes, Mount St. Mary’s executed more cleanly, converting key possessions and limiting Manhattan’s ability to get quick stops. That late-game composure proved decisive, turning a tight contest into a two-possession finish and sealing the 72–65 result. With the win, Mount St. Mary’s adds a solid result that can build confidence and reinforce late-game execution going forward. For Manhattan, the loss underscores the importance of finishing possessions and generating stops in crunch time; staying within striking distance wasn’t enough without a late defensive stand and efficient closing offense.