Roberts has 17, Manhattan tops Army 72-71 in London
LONDON -- — Josh Roberts had 17 points in Manhattan's 72-71 win over Army on Saturday.
Coleton Benson made three free throws with 16 seconds left to pull Army within one. The Jaspers then missed the front end of a one-and-one free throw with 11 seconds to play but Jalen Rucker couldn't connect on a winning bucket at the end.
Roberts had nine rebounds and three blocks for the Jaspers (2-3). Samir Stewart scored 14 points while shooting 5 for 15, including 4 for 11 from beyond the arc, and added five assists. Anthony Nelson recorded 13 points and was 4 of 12 shooting, including 2 for 6 from distance, and went 3 for 4 from the line.
The Black Knights (2-5) were led in scoring by Benson, who finished with 20 points. Ethan Roberts added 19 points and eight rebounds for Army. In addition, Rucker had 11 points and four assists.
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Game Information
2022-23 Patriot League Standings
| Team | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Colgate | 11-0 | - | 17-7 |
| Lehigh | 8-3 | 3 | 13-9 |
| Army | 7-4 | 4 | 13-11 |
| American University | 6-5 | 5 | 14-8 |
| Navy | 5-6 | 6 | 12-11 |
| Holy Cross | 5-6 | 6 | 8-16 |
| Lafayette | 5-6 | 6 | 7-17 |
| Boston University | 3-8 | 8 | 10-14 |
| Loyola Maryland | 3-8 | 8 | 8-16 |
| Bucknell | 2-9 | 9 | 9-15 |
2022-23 Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference Standings
| Team | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Siena | 9-3 | - | 15-8 |
| Rider | 9-3 | - | 12-9 |
| Iona | 8-3 | 0.5 | 15-7 |
| Quinnipiac | 8-4 | 1 | 17-6 |
| Niagara | 7-5 | 2 | 12-9 |
| Fairfield | 6-6 | 3 | 10-12 |
| Manhattan | 6-6 | 3 | 8-13 |
| Saint Peter's | 4-9 | 5.5 | 9-13 |
| Marist | 3-9 | 6 | 7-14 |
| Mount St. Mary's | 3-9 | 6 | 7-16 |
| Canisius | 3-9 | 6 | 5-16 |
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