NEW YORK (Interstat) — The Manhattan Lady Jaspers used a dominant 29-point fourth quarter to pull away from the Merrimack Warriors for an 82-67 women’s basketball victory Saturday at Draddy Gymnasium. Manhattan, which trailed by six at halftime, outscored Merrimack 29-9 in the final period. Brianna Davis led all scorers with 28 points for the Lady Jaspers. Teammates Hana Mühl and Elisa Solé Sanchez added 14 and 23 points, respectively. Merrimack’s Madison Roman posted a double-double with 17 points and 10 rebounds. The Warriors shot just 13.6 percent from three-point range. Manhattan capitalized at the free-throw line, making 24 of 28 attempts. The Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference game drew 450 fans. Manhattan improved to 9-18. Merrimack fell to 16-11.

NEW YORK (Interstat) — The Manhattan Lady Jaspers used a dominant fourth-quarter surge to overcome a double-digit deficit and defeat the Merrimack Warriors 82-67 in a Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference women’s basketball game Saturday at Draddy Gymnasium. The game turned decisively in the final period. Entering the fourth quarter with a 53-52 lead, Manhattan exploded for 29 points while holding Merrimack to just nine. The Warriors, who led by as many as 11 points in the first half, went ice cold from the field, missing 12 of their 15 shot attempts in the quarter. Meanwhile, the Lady Jaspers capitalized at the free-throw line, making 13 of 14 attempts in the period to pull away. Manhattan’s Brianna Davis, a guard from the Bronx, led all scorers with 28 points, including 11 in the fourth quarter. She was instrumental in the closing run, contributing a steal, a layup, and a series of clutch free throws. Elisa Solé Sanchez added 23 points for the Lady Jaspers, and Hana Mühl filled the stat sheet with 14 points, eight rebounds and eight assists. For Merrimack, Madison Roman posted a double-double with 17 points and 10 rebounds, and Oralye Kiefer also scored 17. The Warriors started strong, shooting efficiently inside to build a 26-22 lead after the first quarter and extending it to a 39-33 advantage at halftime. Their interior dominance was evident as they finished with 42 points in the paint compared to Manhattan’s 28. The third quarter was a back-and-forth affair with seven lead changes, setting the stage for Manhattan’s final-quarter takeover. The Lady Jaspers’ defense tightened, forcing seven Merrimack turnovers in the fourth and converting them into 11 points. For the game, Manhattan scored 19 points off 14 Merrimack turnovers, while the Warriors managed only eight points off Manhattan’s 12 giveaways. A key factor was three-point and free-throw shooting. Merrimack struggled profoundly from beyond the arc, making only 3 of 22 attempts. Manhattan was only slightly better at 6 for 22, but they dominated at the charity stripe, outscoring Merrimack 24-12 and making 24 of their 28 attempts. Davis and Solé Sanchez combined to go 15 for 16 from the line. Manhattan also won the possession battle, posting an offensive rating of 103.4 points per 100 possessions compared to Merrimack’s 86.4, despite both teams making an identical 26 field goals. With the victory, Manhattan improved to 9-18 overall. The Lady Jaspers will travel to face Iona on Thursday. Merrimack, which had its two-game winning streak snapped, fell to 16-11. The Warriors will host Canisius on Thursday. Attendance at Draddy Gymnasium was 450.

Preview: Merrimack Warriors at Manhattan Lady Jaspers NEW YORK (Interstat) — A surging Merrimack team visits a struggling Manhattan squad in a Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference women’s basketball matchup Saturday at Draddy Gymnasium. The Warriors (16-10) enter on a five-game winning streak, their latest a 62-57 road victory at Sacred Heart on Thursday. The Lady Jaspers (8-18) snapped a five-game skid with a 66-61 overtime win at Marist that same night. Merrimack’s success is fueled by standout guard Madison Roman, who is averaging a double-double during the team’s hot stretch. In the win over Sacred Heart, she played all 40 minutes, scoring a game-high 22 points. Over her last eight games, Roman has posted four double-doubles, including an 18-rebound, 14-point performance at Mount Saint Mary’s on Jan. 24. Her all-around play will be a primary focus for Manhattan’s defense. The Lady Jaspers will counter with guard Agar Farres Garcia, who logged 45 minutes in the overtime triumph at Marist, contributing 13 points and two blocks. Her defensive energy will be key in attempting to slow Roman and a Merrimack offense that has scored 73 or more points in four of its last five wins. While Merrimack has found consistent form, Manhattan has struggled for wins, with its victory over Marist marking just its third in the last 13 games. The Lady Jaspers will need to replicate the defensive effort that held Niagara to 42 points on Feb. 12 to contain the Warriors. The game tips off at 2 p.m. EST on Saturday, Feb. 21, 2026. Following this contest, Merrimack returns home to face Canisius on Feb. 26, while Manhattan travels to face Iona the same night.