EMMITSBURG, Md. (Interstat) — Mount Saint Mary’s used a strong second half to overcome Saint Peter’s 70-65 in a Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference men’s basketball game Friday night at Knott Arena.

The Mountaineers, who trailed 33-31 at halftime, outscored the Peacocks 39-32 after intermission to secure the win before a crowd of 1,690. Xavier Lipscomb led Mount Saint Mary’s with 18 points and five assists. Abdou Khadre Kébé added 13 points and two blocks.

TJ Robinson scored 18 points for Saint Peter’s in the loss. The Peacocks fell to 7-6 overall, while the Mountaineers improved to 6-11. The teams will meet again Jan. 30 in Jersey City.