The Mount St. Mary's Mountaineers secured a 65-55 win over the Rider Broncs, led by Abdou Khadre Kébé's impressive 15 points and 10 rebounds. This performance marked Kébé's 5th double-double of the season, showcasing his versatility on the court. With this victory, Mount St. Mary's improves to 12-15, while Rider falls to 3-21. The Mountaineers' 10-point margin of victory was just shy of the CHD Scout's predicted 10.5-point margin, demonstrating the model's accuracy in forecasting the game's outcome.
Abdou Khadre Kébé's Double-Double Marks 10th of His Career
The Mount St. Mary's Mountaineers took an early lead, outscoring the Rider Broncs 28-21 in the first half. Rider's Zion Cruz led the charge for the Broncs, scoring 12 of his 22 points in the first half. However, Mount St. Mary's maintained their lead throughout the game, with a 37-34 advantage in the second half. The Mountaineers' Trey Deveaux and Xavier Lipscomb contributed 12 and 11 points, respectively, to help secure the win. Rider's Flash Burton added 8 points, but it wasn't enough to overcome the Mountaineers' balanced attack. The game saw a total of 120 points, with Mount St. Mary's shooting 44.7% from the field, compared to Rider's 38.5%.
Abdou Khadre Kébé's 15 points and 10 rebounds led the way for the Mount St. Mary's Mountaineers. Trey Deveaux added 12 points and 5 rebounds, while Xavier Lipscomb contributed 11 points and 7 rebounds. For the Rider Broncs, Zion Cruz scored a game-high 22 points, followed by Flash Burton's 8 points. Davis Bynum chipped in 7 points and 5 rebounds for the Broncs. Kébé's double-double was the 10th of his career, and his 15 points marked his 15th game in double figures this season.
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The Mount St. Mary's Mountaineers outrebounded the Rider Broncs 38-30, with Kébé and Lipscomb combining for 17 rebounds. The Mountaineers also committed 15 turnovers, compared to Rider's 12. Mount St. Mary's shot 44.7% from the field, including 35.7% from beyond the arc. Rider, on the other hand, shot 38.5% from the field and 25% from three-point range. The Mountaineers' 65 points marked their 15th game with 60 or more points this season.
The CHD Scout predicted a 10.5-point victory for the Mount St. Mary's Mountaineers, which was remarkably close to the actual 10-point margin. The predicted score of 65-76 was slightly off, but the model correctly forecasted the winner and the general outcome. This demonstrates the model's ability to accurately predict the performance of teams, even in non-conference matchups. With this correct prediction, the CHD Scout improves its overall accuracy, having correctly forecasted 75% of games this season.
This victory marked a Quadrant 4 win for the Mount St. Mary's Mountaineers, as Rider is currently ranked 357 in the NET rankings. The Mountaineers' NET ranking improved to 299, while Rider's remained at 357. For the Mountaineers, this win helps to bolster their resume, particularly in the context of Quadrant 4 games. With a 12-15 record, Mount St. Mary's is still looking to improve its tournament chances, but this victory is a step in the right direction. The Broncs, on the other hand, saw their Quadrant 4 record drop to 0-15, further diminishing their already slim tournament hopes.
The Mount St. Mary's Mountaineers will face off against the Sacred Heart Pioneers on February 17, while the Rider Broncs will take on the St. Francis Brooklyn Terriers on February 19. Both games matters in determining the teams' respective conference standings and tournament chances. With 5 games remaining in the regular season, the Mountaineers want to build on this momentum and secure a strong finish.