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Mount St. Mary’s Triumphs Over American UniversityNCAA Tournament

The Mountaineers secured an 83-72 victory in the First Four, overcoming key absences and a strong American start to earn a matchup with No. 1 seed Duke.

A view of the game ball during the second half between the Colorado State Rams and Virginia Cavaliers in the First Four game during the NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament at University of Dayton Arena on March 19, 2024 in Dayton, Ohio.
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Overview

  • Dola Adebayo and Jedy Cordilla led Mount St. Mary's with 22 points each, while Dallas Hobbs added 17, including a buzzer-beating 3-pointer at halftime.
  • American University's leading scorer, Matt Rogers, exited the game in the first half with a knee injury and did not return, finishing with 7 points in 8 minutes.
  • Mount St. Mary's compensated for the absence of leading 3-point shooter Carmelo Pacheco, shooting an impressive 57.7% from the floor overall.
  • The victory marked Mount St. Mary’s third NCAA Tournament win, all of which have come in the First Four stage, improving their tournament record to 3-6.
  • The Mountaineers will face No. 1 seed Duke in the Round of 64 on Friday, March 21, 2025, in Raleigh, North Carolina.