OWINGS MILLS, Md. – St. Mary’s College of Maryland men’s basketball team secured its second consecutive win with an 87-73 non-conference victory over Stevenson University on Saturday afternoon. The Seahawks (2-3) displayed a dominant performance, handing the previously undefeated Mustangs (3-1) their first loss of the season.
Game Recap
The Seahawks started strong, shooting an impressive 59.4% in the first half to build a commanding 24-11 lead midway through the period. Despite the Mustangs trimming the gap with a buzzer-beating layup from Myles Jackson, the Seahawks held a 46-37 lead at halftime.
Sophomore guard James Lerner paced St. Mary’s in the opening half, netting 11 points, including three of the Seahawks’ five three-pointers.
Stevenson fought back early in the second half with a 12-6 run, driven by 10 points from Cameron Smith, bringing the score to 52-49 with 16:08 remaining. However, the Seahawks answered with a decisive 26-18 run over the next 11 minutes, sparked by sophomore guard Ree Smith’s consecutive baskets. St. Mary’s re-established a double-digit lead and maintained control for the rest of the game.
Key Stats
- St. Mary’s shot a season-best 54.2% from the field and 38.1% from three-point range.
- The Seahawks won the rebounding battle for the first time this season, edging Stevenson with a +2 margin. First-year forward Yassine Idrissa led the effort with 12 rebounds.
Player Highlights
- Ree Smith: A game-high 20 points, along with five rebounds, four assists, and two steals.
- James Lerner: Contributed 18 points, five assists, and four rebounds.
- Yassine Idrissa: Achieved his second double-double of the season with 18 points, 12 rebounds, and two blocks.
- Tjay Beckles: Added 13 points, seven assists, and two steals.
- Jake Koverman: Chipped in 13 points, five rebounds, and a block.
For Stevenson, Cameron Smith led all scorers with 21 points in the loss.
What’s Next
St. Mary’s College will look to extend its winning streak when they face Gallaudet University (0-5) in Washington, D.C., on November 26 at 7 p.m.
