WILLIMANTIC, Conn. – The St. Mary's College of Maryland men's basketball team ended the first half of the 2024-25 season with a loss Monday afternoon (Dec. 30). St. Mary's College (7-6) finished as the runner-up at the Eastern Connecticut State University Holiday Invitational, falling 72-45 to host Eastern Connecticut State (8-2).
How It Happened
- Eastern Connecticut State found it hard to miss in either half, never trailing in the game.
- The Seahawks kept the deficit in single digits for the first 10 minutes of the game as junior guard Jaden Walker (York, Pa./West York) drained a three-pointer to make it 17-10 at 10:44.
- Connecting on over 55-percent of their first-half shots, the Warriors headed into halftime with a 37-24 advantage.
- As the hosts continued to shoot over 55-percent in the second half, SMCM remained cold, unable to knock down more than 30-percent of its shots over the final 20 minutes.
Inside the Box Score
- St. Mary's College shot a season-low 30.6-percent (15-of-49) for the game, tallying a season-low 45 points.
- ECSU outrebounded the Seahawks, 35-28, and were efficient in the paint, outscoring the visitors, 44-16.
St. Mary's College Game Notes
- First-year guard Tjay Beckles (Baltimore, Md./Overlea) paced the team with 11 points.
- Sophomore guard Kyree Smith (Baltimore, Md./City) contributed 10 points, three rebounds, two assists, and two blocks.
- Junior captain Jake Koverman (Severna Park, Md./Southern) grabbed a game-best eight boards and chipped in eight points.
Eastern Connecticut State Game Notes
- Dominick Dao put up a game-best 23 points and collected three boards, three assists, and three steals as well.
- Julian Sanchez notched 21 points and hauled in a Warrior-best seven caroms as ECSU won its second straight game.
Up Next for the Seahawks
- Jan. 4 at Wilson (4-8, 2-1 UEC) – Chambersburg, Pa. (Gannett Memorial Field House) – 2 pm
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