News Release

PURCHASE, N.Y. — Despite 16 points and 13 rebounds from senior Jerry Fiefie (Stamford, Conn.), the Manhattanville Valiants fell in triple overtime 99-92 to the Kean Cougars in the quarterfinals of the ECAC Metro Regional.

Junior John DiBetta (Valhalla, N.Y.) poured in 23 points and nine rebounds, while sophomore Donte Chisolm (Mount Vernon, N.Y.) chipped in with 11 points, six rebounds and six assists.

For Kean, sophomore Bryan Keller (Piscataway, N.Y.) and senior Armet Coles Jr. (Staten Island, N.Y.) each scored 23 points as the Cougars improve to 14-12 overall.

Coles added 12 rebounds and five assists, while sophomore Lamar Wright (Galloway, N.J.) added 20 points and seven rebounds.

Manhattanville held a 58-54 edge on the glass and shot 42 percent from the floor. However, turnovers and missed free throws hindered their chances of advancing after coughing up the ball 22 times and missing five free throws in the three overtimes.

Other contributors for Manhattanville included 10 points off the bench from junior Cody Moffett (Brooklyn, N.Y.) and 13 points and six rebounds by sophomore Brian Fink (Queens, N.Y.).

Manhattanville finishes the season 19-10 overall and 13-4 at home.