Mount St. Mary's Triumphs in East Region First Four Matchup

Men’s Basketball Championship - East Region - First Four

Mount St. Mary’s Mountaineers: 56 | American University Eagles: 48

In an exciting showdown at UD Arena in Dayton, OH, Mount St. Mary’s Mountaineers emerged victorious over the American University Eagles with a final score of 56-48. This game, part of the East Region First Four, tipped off at 6:40 PM on March 19, 2025, with full coverage broadcast on truTV. The officiating team comprised Larry Scirotto, D.G. Nelson, and Kellen Miliner.

Team Performance Insights: Mount St. Mary’s outperformed American in several key areas, maintaining a superior field goal percentage of 64.5% compared to American’s 55.9%. However, American had a slight edge in three-point accuracy, hitting 50% of their shots from beyond the arc versus Mount St. Mary’s 42.9%. Ball control proved crucial, with the Mountaineers committing just seven turnovers, while the Eagles turned the ball over nine times. In the battle for the boards, Mount St. Mary’s also led with a total of 15 rebounds to American’s 13.

Key Players: The standout performance of the game came from Mount St. Mary’s J. Cordilia, who led his team with 18 points and grabbed 4 rebounds, demonstrating formidable prowess on both ends of the court. Complementing Cordilia’s efforts, X. Lipscomb contributed significantly with 4 assists, helping orchestrate the Mountaineers’ offense effectively.

Mount St. Mary’s successful outing sets the stage for their advance in the championship, showcasing a blend of strategic playmaking and resilience. With solid teamwork and individual brilliance, the Mountaineers will look to capitalize on this momentum as the tournament progresses.