Box Score BUFFALO, N.Y. - The D'Youville University men's basketball team opened the season with a heart-stopping 83-80 victory over Mansfield University at home. Leading by 11 going into the intermission, the Saints pulled off the victory behind 46 second-half-leading points. It was a heated game from the start, as the Saints and Mountaineers went back-and-forth.
STAT OF THE MATCH
THINGS YOU NEED TO KNOW
- Bryson Birdsong paced the Saints offensively, scoring 21 points and going 10-for-10 from the charity stripe.
- Luke Theisen contributed to the Saints scoring 16 points and gathered 4-for-4 from the line.
- It was dead even off the glass at the half; as both teams each grabbed seven offensive rebounds and 14 defensive rebounds.
- Bryson Birdsong was a rock at the free-throw line in the game, going 10-for-10.
- Saints finish their evening with 88.0% at the line.
- Saints were able to out rebound the Mountaineers 38 to 34.
UP NEXT
Saints are back in action on Tuesday, Nov. 15 as they head to Wheeling University for a 7 p.m. tip.
