Riverdale, NY - Transfer senior
Wesley McIntyre poured in a game-high 32 points off the bench to lead the University of Mount Saint Vincent to an 86-82 victory over York College on Friday evening at the Peter Jay Sharp Center.
McIntyre was highly efficient off the bench, shooting 10-for-15 from the floor and four of six from three-point range while adding three rebounds and three assists. Freshman Raymond Kinnard added 20 points, six rebounds and three steals, while fellow freshman Kion Danso finished with 12 points, five assists and four boards.
The Dolphins carried a 46-36 advantage into halftime after shooting 51% from the field in the opening 20 minutes. York responded with 46 points in the second half, but UMSV held on for the four-point victory.
Blake Salice-Mitchell contributed 11 rebounds, nine points and four blocks, while Kinnard and Jarrod Jones each registered three steals. As a team, the Dolphins shot 50.8 percent from the field and connected on eight three-pointers.
Despite his prowess on offense, McIntyre's biggest play came on the defensive end when he picked off a Cardinals pass and scored a fast break layup to give the Dolphins an 83-82 lead with just 27 seconds remaining. Junior Eric Woodberry also provided a big moment when he grabbed an offensive rebound after a missed free throw, which prevented York from getting a final shot.
The win gives head coach Brett Gunning his first win as the leader of the Dolphins while improving the team's record to 1-1 on the year. The team will be right back home on Tuesday to take on Penn State Abington.
