EMMITSBURG, Md. (Interstat) — Mount Saint Mary’s used a massive second-half surge to defeat Canisius 68-47 in a Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference men’s basketball game Sunday at Knott Arena.

The Mountaineers, who led 20-24 at halftime, exploded for 48 points after intermission while holding the Golden Griffins to 23. Arlandus Keyes led Mount Saint Mary’s with 14 points and seven assists. Xavier Lipscomb added 13 points.

Kahlil Singleton scored 15 points for Canisius, which lost its third straight. The Mountaineers dominated inside, outscoring the Golden Griffins 36-20 in the paint and 17-5 on fast breaks.

Attendance was 2,626. Mount Saint Mary’s improved to 14-15 overall. Canisius fell to 9-20.