ncaab Game Recap
Quinnipiac Bobcats vs Manhattan Jaspers Wrap - Quinnipiac Wins 77-71
Quinnipiac grabbed a 77-71 win over Manhattan on Friday, behind a 20-point effort from Matt Balanc at Draddy Gymnasium.
The winning margin fell right on the closing number of -6.0, meaning the game was a push for bettors.
Quinnipiac got 16 points from Amarri Tice and another 9 points from Alexis Reyes. Savion Lewis contributed 8 assists, while Paul Otieno cleaned the glass with 7 rebounds.
Manhattan got 17 points from Seydou Traore in a losing cause and another 15 points from Shaquil Bender. Jaden Winston contributed 7 assists for them, while Seydou Traore had 10 rebounds.
Quinnipiac led at halftime, 35-32.
Next game, Quinnipiac takes its act home to face Canisius looking for another win. For Manhattan, they head on the road to face Fairfield.