DOBBS FERRY, N.Y. – Despite three Mavericks scoring in double figures, the Mercy University Men's Basketball Team dropped a 77-55 decision to RV Adelphi University on Tuesday night at the Judge Athletic Center.
The Mavericks (1-7) fall to the Panthers (8-1) for the fifth straight time.
The game commenced with freshman Tyrell Miller (Los Angeles, Calif./Frederick K.C. Price III Christian School) quickly making his presence known by stealing the ball from Patrick Burke. Adelphi's Jarnel Rancy opened the scoring with a layup at 19:20. The Mavericks responded with a jumper by sophomore Kohen Rowbatham (Slidell, La./University of New Orleans) at 19:01, leveling the score. The Panthers pulled ahead with a series of strategic plays, including a 3-pointer by Mason Jackson at 15:14, assisted by Burke. Mercy kept pace with contributions from multiple players, including senior TJ Holloway (Stratford, Conn./Central Connecticut State University), who hit a crucial 3-pointer at 7:49. However, Adelphi's Matthew Price capped the half with a layup in the final seconds, securing a 38-29 lead at the end of the first half.
Adelphi extended its lead with a dominant performance in the second half, outscoring Mercy 39-26. Burke played a key role for the Panthers, contributing a series of points in the paint, including a layup at 14:27. The Mavericks attempted to keep pace, with junior Jordan Trahan (New Orleans, La./Odessa College) making an impact by scoring a layup at 17:47 and a fast-break free throw at 6:51. However, the Panthers' Reece Brown added a crucial 3-pointer at 12:29, and Jackson sealed the half with a 3-pointer at the 1:17 mark. Adelphi's defense, highlighted by multiple turnovers and steals, kept Mercy from closing the gap.
Holloway scored a game-high-tying 16 points and collected eight rebounds. Trahan contributed with 10 points, eight rebounds, and three steals. Rowbatham added 13 points and dished out five assists. Miller recorded two blocks and two steals, finishing with four points and four rebounds. Junior Ashton Pratt (Alexandria, Va./Chesapeake College) added seven points.
Brown led Adelphi with 16 points, converting 7-of-9 field goal attempts, including one 3-pointer. Rancy was perfect from the field, making all five attempts and adding four blocks to his stat line.
Mercy shot 36.1 percent (22-of-61) from the floor, 12.5 percent (2-of-16) from downtown and 60.0 percent (9-of-15) from the foul line. Adelphi shot 50.0 percent (30-of-60) from the field, 30.4 percent (7-of-23) from beyond the arc and 66.7 percent (10-of-15) from the charity stripe. Adelphi held a 44-32 edge on the glass.
Head Coach Charles Marquardt and the Mavericks resume action on Friday, December 12th when they host Daemen at 7 p.m.
