COLLEGEVILLE, Pa. – The Neumann University Men's Basketball were stopped by Schreiner University in the consolation game of the Bear Bach Tip-Off Tournament, hosted by Ursinus College on Saturday afternoon by a final score of 90-72.
The Knights, playing their second game of the season, started up strong with an 8-0 run, capped by a
Duce Jackson jumper. With 13:39 left in the first half, Jackson splashed a three-pointer to finish a seven-point run, giving Neumann a 13-point lead at 18-5. Schreiner started to chip away at their deficit with small runs over the next few minutes, but the Knights maintained a double-digit lead with 8:22 left. Starting at the 5:53 mark, the Mountaineers scored the next five point, keying a push over the next four minutes in which they would tie the game at 36. They would go on to take a 42-40 lead at the break.
Schreiner wouldn't look back as they scored the first four points of the second. seven minutes into the frame, they were able to extend the lead to 10. Midway through the quarter, trailing by nine,
Muhsin Muhammad nailed down four straight free throws for the Knights, but the Mountaineers responded with eight points in a row to lead by 13 with 8:25 left. They extended to an 18-point advantage with five minutes left and kept the Knights at arm's length for the duration of the game.
Muhammad earned All-Tournament team honors, finishing the game with 18 points and 10 rebounds for the double-double. Jackson added 16 points and seven rebounds, while
Jarell Keel had 11 points and two blocked shots.
Neumann (0-2) will return to action on Friday night for the 2026-27 home opener against Manor College. The opening tip from the Mirenda Center will be at 7:00 PM.
