PURCHASE DEFEATS MANHATTANVILLE BY 2

Purchase vs Manhattanville-

            Purchase picks up a crazy two-point win over Manhattanville, with Maurice Western making a clutch and-one lay-up, then Desmond Ward knocking down two free-throws to seal the deal. The game was sloppy with neither team shooting the ball well, but Manhattanville’s 15 turnovers proved to be costly by allowing Purchase to keep the game low scoring. Purchase dominated in the paint with 32 points in the paint. Purchase was led by Sean Holzman with 10 points and 9 rebounds, followed by Desmond Ward with a double-double 11 points and 18 rebounds. Manhattanville fought hard and they were led by Isiah Middleton with a double-double, 14 points and 14 rebounds, followed by John Ranaghan with 13 points and Andrew Saint-Louis with 11 points and 8 rebounds. With this win Purchase now moves to 8-7 in conference play as Manhattanville falls to 6-8.