Saint Peter`s 49, at Manhattan 68

NEW YORK (Interstat) — In a Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference women’s basketball game defined by defensive pressure and offensive struggles, the Manhattan Lady Jaspers used a dominant first quarter and a balanced scoring attack to secure a 68-49 victory over the Saint Peter’s Peacocks on Saturday at Draddy Gymnasium. A crowd of 621 watched as Manhattan improved to 10-19 overall, while Saint Peter’s fell to 7-22. The game’s decisive stretch came early. Manhattan established control from the opening tip, sprinting to an 18-9 lead after the first quarter. The Lady Jaspers’ defense set the tone, forcing the Peacocks into difficult… Read more...