Next Game:
UAlbany
11/13/2024 | 5:00 PM
Nov. 13 (Wed) / 5:00 PM
UAlbany
History
HANOVER, N.H. – In a thrilling matchup on Saturday afternoon at Leede Arena, Ryan Cornish achieved the remarkable feat of recording his first career double-double, contributing significantly to the Dartmouth College men’s basketball team’s 81-76 victory over Sacred Heart. The Big Green seized control of the game with 7:06 left in the first half and managed to maintain their lead, never trailing again throughout the contest.
Cornish tallied an impressive 14 points and secured 10 rebounds, keying the team’s success. Leading the scoring effort, Cade Haskins illuminated the court with 20 points, while Jackson Munro closely followed with an almost equally impressive 19 points. This victory marks a significant milestone as the Big Green improve their record to 2-0 (0-0 Ivy League), while Sacred Heart falls to 0-3 (0-0 MAAC).
The final score of the game was Dartmouth 81, Sacred Heart 76.
Records: Dartmouth (2-0, 0-0 Ivy League), Sacred Heart (0-3, 0-0 MAAC)
Location: Hanover, New Hampshire (Leede Arena)
Date: Saturday, November 9, 2024
Attendance: 802
UP NEXT:
- The Big Green are back in action when they welcome UAlbany to Hanover on Wednesday, Nov. 13 with a 5 p.m. tip.
FIRST HALF:
- Sacred Heart started the game on a run to take an 11-5 lead five minutes in.
- A 10-0 run, spurred by two three-pointers from Haskins and a jumper from Cornish, allowed the Big Green to take the lead, 29-25, with 5:39 remaining in the half, forcing three turnovers from the Pioneers during that span.
- A buzzer-beater from Connor Amundsen capped off the first half, sending the Big Green into the locker room with a 42-32 advantage.
SECOND HALF:
- Shots from beyond the arc from Munro and Haskins, along with a layup from Brandon Mitchell-Day, expanded the Big Green lead back to 10 at 50-40 after the teams exchanged points in the first few minutes.
- Back-to-back jumpers from Munro gave Dartmouth their largest lead of the game at 56-43.
- With 11:38 left, the Pioneers scored nine of the next ten points, narrowing the deficit to 57-52. Sacred Heart continued to rally, closing the gap to just two points at 78-76 on a 13-2 run.
- However, Dartmouth secured the win with three crucial free throws from Romeo Myrthil and Cornish in the closing moments, sealing the final score at 81-76.
INSIDE THE NUMBERS:
- Munro demonstrated exceptional shooting, finishing at 72.7% (8-11) from the field and successfully sinking his two free throws.
- Haskins’ sharpshooting resulted in a 45.5% (5-11) success rate from beyond the arc.
- Dartmouth dominated the boards, out-rebounding the Pioneers 45-32.
BEYOND THE BOXSCORE:
- The Big Green executed a defensive masterclass during their first quarter, preventing the Pioneers from scoring for over five minutes during a dominant 12-0 run.
- Dartmouth excelled at the free-throw line, contributing 17 points in the first half and 22 in the second.
- This victory marks the first time since the 2019-20 season that the Big Green have opened their campaign with a perfect 2-0 record.
**Interview with Ryan Cornish, Dartmouth College Men’s Basketball Player**
**Editor:** Thank you for joining us, Ryan. Congratulations on your first career double-double against Sacred Heart! How does it feel to achieve that milestone?
**Ryan Cornish:** Thank you! It feels incredible. I’ve worked hard for this moment, and to contribute to the team’s victory in such a significant way makes it all the more special.
**Editor:** You scored 14 points and grabbed 10 rebounds in that game. Can you tell us what was working for you on the court?
**Ryan Cornish:** I’d say it was a combination of good teamwork and being in the right spots at the right times. Cade [Haskins] and Jackson [Munro] both had great games, which definitely opened things up for me. Plus, our focus on defense led to opportunities to grab those rebounds and create second-chance points.
**Editor:** The Big Green took control late in the first half and never looked back. What did that turning point in the game feel like for the team?
**Ryan Cornish:** It felt great! Once we took the lead, there was a surge of energy on the court. We knew we had to keep pushing, and I could feel the momentum shifting in our favor. It really elevated our gameplay, and we executed our game plan well.
**Editor:** Looking ahead, you have a match against UAlbany on November 13. What preparations are you and the team focusing on ahead of that game?
**Ryan Cornish:** We’re focusing on refining our defense and improving our transition game. UAlbany is a tough team, and we want to come out strong right from the tip-off. We’re also reviewing the film from our last game to see what we can learn and build upon for this matchup.
**Editor:** The game is at Leede Arena again, where your crowd support has been strong. How much does the home court advantage mean to you and the team?
**Ryan Cornish:** It means a lot! The energy from our fans gives us that extra boost, especially in close games. It feels great to have the community behind us, and we want to put on a good show for them.
**Editor:** Thanks again for your time, Ryan. Good luck against UAlbany!
**Ryan Cornish:** Thank you! I appreciate it. We’re working hard and excited for the challenge ahead.
