Le Moyne defeats New Haven 73-47
Le Moyne Dominates at Home, 73-47
The Ted Grant Court was electric on Saturday night as the Le Moyne Dolphins hosted their conference rivals, New Haven in a highly anticipated matchup. What transpired was a statement win for the home team, with Le Moyne showcasing its superiority over the visiting Knights.
The first half set the tone for the evening, with Le Moyne taking an insurmountable 39-21 lead into the locker room. The Dolphins' offense was firing on all cylinders, with Deng Garang leading the charge. The senior guard's hot shooting (3-5 3PT) and efficient playmaking (18 points, 4 assists) were too much for New Haven to handle.
In the second half, Le Moyne continued its dominance, stretching its lead to as many as 26 points. Despite a brief resurgence from New Haven, the deficit proved insurmountable. The Dolphins' defense was stingy, holding the Knights to just two points in one pivotal stretch of the game.
New Haven's Andre Pasha (10 points) and Jabri Fitzpatrick (6 points) were the team's top scorers, but they couldn't overcome the deficit. Meanwhile, Le Moyne's Shilo Jackson (11 points, 4 assists) was instrumental in orchestrating the Dolphins' offense.
The advanced statistics paint a clear picture of Le Moyne's superiority. The Dolphins boasted a shooting efficiency of 58.0% from the field, while New Haven lagged behind at just 40.4%. Le Moyne also outrebounded its opponents by an 8-2 margin on the glass and committed fewer turnovers (8 vs. 13).
For the visiting Knights, it was a tough pill to swallow in a conference matchup that promised much but delivered little. New Haven's inability to keep pace with Le Moyne's offense proved costly.
In the end, Le Moyne's convincing 26-point victory served as a statement win for the home team. The Dolphins' performance showcased their prowess at Ted Grant Court and set them up for success in the conference standings.