The Manhattan Tigers had already proven themselves in the regular season, and didn't miss a beat now that it's playoff time. They were the clear victor by a 75-49 margin over Jefferson. Manhattan has made a habit of sweeping their opponents off the court, having now won eight matchups by 21 points or more this season.
When it comes to explaining why Jefferson lost on Saturday, one person who can't be blamed is Dalton Noble. Despite the final result, he dropped a double-double on 14 points and 12 rebounds. Noble hasn't dropped below eight rebounds for ten straight games. Another player making a difference was Parker Wagner, who scored nine points.
Manhattan's victory bumped their record up to 16-3. As for Jefferson, their defeat dropped their record down to 17-9.
Manhattan didn't take long to hit the court again: they've already played their next matchup, a 54-49 win vs. Columbus on the 2nd. Jefferson does not have any more games scheduled as of now.
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