Canisius Advances in MAAC Tournament with Decisive Victory Over Mount St. Mary's

With a 77-61 win, Canisius moves on to face top-seeded Quinnipiac in the quarterfinals, showcasing resilience and teamwork.

Canisius, the ninth seed, defeated eighth-seeded Mount St. Mary's 77-61 in the first round of the Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference Tournament.
Tre Dinkins led the team with 24 points, while Cam Palesse added 19 points and six rebounds, demonstrating the team's depth despite a short bench.
The Golden Griffins controlled the game from start to finish, leading by as much as 18 points in the second half.
Canisius' inside presence was a key factor, with the team outrebounding Mount St. Mary's 35-27 and dominating in the paint.
The team now faces a challenging matchup against Quinnipiac, the tournament's top seed, in the quarterfinals.