NEW YORK (Interstat) — Manhattan mounted a dramatic second-half comeback to defeat Quinnipiac 80-79 in a Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference men’s basketball game Friday at Draddy Gymnasium.

The Bobcats, favored by 6.5 points, led 45-31 at halftime. The Jaspers stormed back after intermission, outscoring Quinnipiac 49-34 in the second half to secure the one-point victory before a crowd of 1,417. The total score fell under the betting line of 157.

Quinnipiac fell to 10-5 overall. Manhattan improved to 7-8. The teams will meet again in Hamden, Connecticut, on Jan. 19.