Harvard Crimson @ Manhattan Jaspers
Manhattan holds off Harvard 73-69 behind Crawford's 19
RIVERDALE, N.Y. -- Calvin Crawford had 19 points and nine rebounds, Rich Williams made a late go-ahead 3, and Manhattan held off Harvard 73-69 on Saturday to open the season with its second straight win for the first time since 2013-14.
The Terriers (2-0) saw their 15-point halftime lead vanish after Harvard's Rio Haskett tied it at 59 and the Crimson scored eight straight to lead 59-53 with 6:11 left to play.
Williams hit a 3 for a 67-64 Manhattan lead, but Harvard's Seth Towns made in a one-point game, 70-69, with a 3-pointer with 1:03 to go. Zavier Turner and Zane Waterman combined for three free throws in the final 18 seconds to seal the win.
Williams' first of five 3s sparked a 10-4 run and Manhattan pulled away to a 40-25 halftime lead behind 14 points from Williams. He finished with 18 points.
Towns led Harvard (2-2) with 17 points.
Game Information
Riverdale, NY
Referee:Ray Perone
Referee:Kevin Ferguson
Referee:Phil Sallustio Jr.
2025-26 Standings
| Metro Atlantic Athletic ConferenceMetro Atlantic Athletic Conference | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Merrimack | 17-3 | - | 23-11 |
| Saint Peter's | 14-6 | 3 | 17-12 |
| Siena | 13-7 | 4 | 23-12 |
| Marist | 12-8 | 5 | 19-12 |
| Quinnipiac | 12-8 | 5 | 19-13 |
| Fairfield | 11-9 | 6 | 21-13 |
| Mount St. Mary's | 11-9 | 6 | 15-17 |
| Iona | 10-10 | 7 | 18-14 |
| Sacred Heart | 9-11 | 8 | 14-19 |
| Manhattan | 8-12 | 9 | 12-20 |
| Canisius | 5-15 | 12 | 10-21 |
| Niagara | 5-15 | 12 | 8-22 |
| Rider | 3-17 | 14 | 4-25 |
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