Winston scores his 1000th point against Marist University
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Emmanouel Sofillas, Asst. Sports Editor
Baseball
The Manhattan Jaspers baseball team overcame a weather delay and a late push from Norfolk State to secure a 16–10 victory Friday evening at Marty L. Miller Field, opening a four-game series in dominant fashion.
The contest began nearly two hours late due to poor field conditions caused by heavy rainfall in the Norfolk area. Despite the delay, Manhattan (2–3) quickly found its rhythm, breaking the game open in the fourth inning. Andreaus Lewis sparked the offense with a leadoff double before Justin Best drove him home with a line drive to center field. Ryan Lordier followed with a two-run double, giving the Jaspers an early advantage.
After Norfolk State (1–3) trimmed the deficit, Manhattan responded with a decisive seven-run fifth inning fueled by timely hitting and Spartan defensive miscues. Jackson Brinker highlighted the rally with an RBI triple, while Vincent Samuel added a two-run single to extend the lead.
Norfolk State mounted a six-run response in the bottom half of the inning, briefly cutting the margin to three runs. However, Samuel delivered again with another RBI, helping Manhattan maintain control.
The Jaspers sealed the win with a four-run eighth inning, featuring RBIs from Dylan Mayer and Lewis’ second double of the game. Danny Infante later scored Manhattan’s 16th run to halt any comeback hopes.
Lordier led Manhattan offensively with four RBIs and three hits, while Samuel recorded three hits and three RBIs. Starting pitcher Connor Throneberry earned the win, striking out seven batters over 4.1 innings as Manhattan secured its highest-scoring performance of the young season
Men’s Basketball
Despite a career performance from graduate guard Terrance Jones, the Manhattan Jaspers men’s basketball team dropped an 84–70 decision to Marist University last Friday night inside Draddy Gymnasium. The loss moved Manhattan to 12–17 overall and 8–10 in MAAC play, while the Red Foxes improved to 17–10 (11–7 MAAC).
Although the result halted Manhattan’s bid for a fourth consecutive win, the evening still delivered positive news for the program. Following Niagara’s loss to Mount St. Mary’s, the Jaspers officially secured a spot in the 2026 MAAC Men’s Basketball Tournament, set to begin in Atlantic City in two weeks.
Manhattan opened the game with early momentum as Jones scored a quick layup, setting the tone for what would become a standout night. The teams traded baskets throughout the opening half before junior guard Jaden Winston gave Manhattan its largest lead at four points. The basket also marked Winston’s 1,000th career point, making him the 40th player in program history to reach the milestone.
Jones continued to lead the offensive charge, keeping Manhattan within striking distance with a series of layups and mid-range baskets. However, Marist closed the first half on an 8–0 run to seize control.
The Jaspers fought back early in the second half behind baskets from Winston and Fraser Roxburgh, but a Red Fox scoring surge extended the lead to double digits. Jones answered repeatedly, finishing with a career-high 29 points — the most by a Jasper in a game this season — including four three-pointers.
Anthony Isaac added 12 points off the bench, while Winston finished with 11 points, five assists and three steals in the defeat.