ARLINGTON, Va. - Marymount men's basketball earned their second straight Atlantic East Title at home on Saturday afternoon, taking down the Griffins of Gwynedd Mercy 83-72. 

The Saints move to 19-8 overall on the season, one win short of their program record, ahead of the NCAA Tournament next weekend.

HOW IT HAPPENED

• Montell Cooper went off for 19 points, eight rebounds, four assists, three blocks. and two steals to lead the way for the Saints.
• Marcus Stubbs dropped 18 alongside seven total rebounds, four assists, and two steals in the balanced effort. 
• Marcus Beckett put up 14, going 3-5 from beyond the arc, with three assists and a pair of rebounds. 
• Wyatt Hockenberry had 10 off of the bench, shooting 50% from the floor. 
• CJ Highsmith Jr. had eight points with his eight boards, swatting away two blocks and grabbing a steal. 
• Jack Bifano had six key boards in the matchup to help lead the Saints in the second half of play. 
• After leading by just two heading into the half, the Saints outscored the Griffins 46-37 in the second half to secure the win. 
• Marymount's win streak over Gwynedd Mercy moves to four in a row. 

UP NEXT

• The Saints will await their destination for the first round of the NCAA Tournament.
• The NCAA selection show will be held Monday, Feb. 26, at 1 PM. 
• Head to NCAA.com to catch the selection show live.