Hackettstown, NJ - The Cabrini University Men's Basketball team made their way to Centenary University to face the Cyclones in their first Atlantic East Conference matchup. The Cavaliers would jump in front early before taking the contest by a 25 point margin.

Game Flow

Cabrini was hungry from the jump, scoring seconds after the opening tip that led to a Keenan Reiss left-handed layup. The Cavaliers would create an early 7-2 lead following an Isaac Brady three. 

The Cyclones scored on three straight trips down the court to claim a 14-11 Centenary lead before twos from Brady and Mack put the Cavs in front 15-14.

Consecutive threes from Jayden Blakey and Eric Neal fed Cabrini a 22-16 advantage midway through the first half.

Down 7, Centenary took to the left wing to create a four point play. Trevor Giordano, a 43% three point shooter, made the 3 point jumpshot and the ensuing free throw to lessen the Cyclones' deficit.

Centenary worked their way back, trailing by a single point with six minutes left in the first. Donoven Mack snapped the Cyclones momentum, as he'd score the game's next six points, affording the Cavs a 31-24 edge.

Isaac Brady reached double figures in the opening period after converting a jumper from the left elbow. Reiss would follow with a three to give him 9 first half points, and Mack scored twice inside two minutes to give him 15 and the Cavaliers a 40-29 advantage at the break.

Cabrini opened the second half to the tune of a Jayden Blakey wing three and a forced jump ball defensively.

Eager to get stops, the Cavaliers allowed just two points over a four minute stretch. During this run, Aarick Salata created two mid-range shots off the dribble. He'd convert both jumpers to give Cabrini their 49th and 51st points on the night.

George Marion flashed midway through the second half, as he'd work his way to three made layups in a three minute window. 

The Cavaliers maintained a 20 point advantage for the remainder of the contest, giving them the 87-62 victory over the Cyclones.


 Box Score Notes

-Isaac Brady was ultra attentive on the glass, gathering 16 rebounds on the night. Brady rounded out his 14 point, 16 rebound double-double with 2 assists, a block, and a steal.
-Keenan Reiss and Donoven Mack continually put pressure on the rim, each scoring four field goals in the paint and drawing six Cyclone fouls. The pair would convert 12 of their combined 15 free throw attempts.
-The Cavaliers enjoyed an efficient night from the outside, making 12 of 27 three pointers (44.4%). Jayden Blakey led the charge, cashing 4 of his 7 attempts from the left wing, while Keenan Reiss and Isaac Brady each contributed a pair.
-Centenary held Cabrini to their fewest offensive rebounds of the year. The Cavs earned no dead ball rebounds and had a single offensive board, leading to just 2 second chance points. 
-Cabrini continued to move the ball, as seven Cavaliers had multiple assists in the contest (Neal, Warren, Reiss, Brady, Mack, Salata, Moore)


Cabrini Scoring

15 Points off Turnovers       (Centenary: 9)
28 Points in the Paint           (Centenary: 30)
2 Second Chance Points     (Centenary: 6)
6 Fastbreak Points                 (Centenary: 7)
21 Bench Points                       (Centenary: 29)

Cavalier Leaders

Keenan Reiss  19 PTS, 2 REB, 3 AST, 3 STL
Donoven Mack  18 PTS, 2 REB, 2 AST, 7-8 FT
Isaac Brady  14 PTS, 16 REB, 2 AST, 1 BLK
Jayden Blakey  12 PTS, 2 REB, 1 STL, 4-7 3PT

Upcoming

Cabrini Men's Basketball is set to host Gwynedd Mercy University on Saturday, 1/6 at 1pm.