Heartbreaking Loss for Mount St. Mary’s as Canisius Prevails 77-61 in MAAC Opener
Mount St. Mary's season concludes with a 77-61 defeat to Canisius in the MAAC Opening Round, led by De'Shayne Montgomery and Dakota Leffew's 49 combined points.
The Big PictureThe loss ended Mount St. Mary's season in the Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference Tournament, highlighting the team's performance and ultimate elimination from the competition.
By the Numbers- De'Shayne Montgomery and Dakota Leffew scored a total of 49 points for Mount St. Mary's in the game.
- Canisius shot 60.0% in the first half with just four turnovers, while Mount St. Mary's shot 45.2% from the field.
- Canisius dominated the game, leading by as much as 13 points in the first half and maintaining a double-digit advantage throughout the second half.
- Montgomery and Leffew led Mount St. Mary's with 26 and 23 points respectively, while Dinkins scored 24 points for Canisius.
The loss marks the end of Mount St. Mary's season, prompting reflection on the team's performance and strategizing for the future to come back stronger in the next season.
Bottom LineMount St. Mary's bows out of the MAAC Opening Round with a defeat, emphasizing the need for recalibration and improvement for future competitions.
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