Mounties fall just short against MSVU

(SACKVILLE, NB) During the second game of the doubleheader between Mount Allison and Mount Saint Vincent it was the Mystics that pulled away late to win by a score of 80-69. MSVU would capitalize on their points off a turnover (22 to six points) and shoot 80% from the charity stripe.

Top performers for the Mounties were fifth-year Fredericton guards Minwoo Park and Noah McCarthy who would each contribute 16 points in the loss. Centre Tim Ellison (Halifax, NS) chipped in with eight points and a game-high 16 rebounds.

Leading the way for the Mystics was Jaxon Smith (Beechville, NS) who went off for 27 points – in large part thanks to a very efficient 5-for-11 from the three-point line. Tario Sands (Eleuthera, Bahamas) would also give his team some quality minutes as he added 14 points, nine rebounds and six assists.

Mount Allison (5-5) will travel to Fredericton to take on the Tommies on February 3 at 8 p.m.

MSVU (8-3) for their part travel to Moncton on February 3 to take on Crandall at 8 p.m.

Recap courtesy of Mounties Athletics