CHARLOTTE, N.C. - The St. Mary's College of Maryland men's basketball team earned its first win of the 2026-27 season Friday evening (Nov.13), defeating Johnson & Wales University - Charlotte, 83-81, in overtime at the JWU Wildcat Center. The Seahawks held off a late Wildcats rally before securing the road victory in the extra period.
How it Happened
- Johnson & Wales opened the scoring, but St. Mary's quickly found its rhythm. A three-pointer from Korey Blair gave the Seahawks a 7-5 lead, and baskets from Evan Quintero and Chase Peterson helped extend the advantage to 13-5.
- The Seahawks continued to build their lead throughout the first half, getting contributions from Cam Brooks, who scored six points before the break. St. Mary's carried a 37-31 advantage into halftime.
- St. Mary's maintained control early in the second half, using baskets from Malik Gordon, Brooks, and Tyriq Liggins to build its largest lead of the game at 13 points, 55-42, with 12:06 remaining.
- The Wildcats began chipping away at the deficit, but the Seahawks continued to answer. A layup from Blair and a basket from Quintero helped St. Mary's maintain a 69-59 lead with just under four minutes remaining.
- Johnson & Wales mounted a late comeback, eventually tying the game at 74-74 with four seconds left in regulation to send the contest into overtime.
- The Wildcats took an early two-point lead in the extra period, but Blair answered with a three-pointer to put St. Mary's back in front, 77-76. After Johnson & Wales regained the lead, Gordon tied the game at 79-79 before Brooks gave the Seahawks an 81-79 advantage.
- Johnson & Wales tied the contest again with just over a minute remaining. Gordon delivered the go-ahead basket with 19 seconds left, and the Seahawks held on defensively to secure the 83-81 victory.
Inside the Box Score
- St. Mary's out-rebounded Johnson & Wales, 54-46, including a 19-18 advantage on the offensive glass.
- The Seahawks scored 46 points in the paint and added 17 second-chance points.
- St. Mary's finished shooting 43% from the field, while Johnson & Wales shot 40.5%
- The Seahawks recorded 11 blocks, led by Quintero's five.
St. Mary's Game Notes
- Blair led all Seahawks with 20 points, adding seven rebounds and two steals
- Gordon finished with 17 points, eight rebounds, and a team-high five assists. He also scored the game-winning basket in overtime.
- Brooks contributed 16 points and eight rebounds while recording three blocks.
- Quintero added nine points, seven rebounds, and a game-high five blocks.
- Peterson chipped in eight points and grabbed nine rebounds, while Liggins added seven points off the bench.
Johnson & Wales Game Notes
- Sinceter Rasul led the Wildcats with 19 points, while Cole Callaway added 16 points.
- DJ Benbow finished with 10 points and five rebounds.
- Johnson & Wales received 36 points from its bench and finished with 10 assists.
Up Next for the Seahawks
- The Seahawks return to action Tuesday, Nov. 17, when they take on Penn State York for the first home game of the season.
