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Tinsley led in rebounds during loss

George Tinsley was the only District 2 graduate active in National Collegiate Athletic Association Division I basketball games Saturday.

Here is a recap of how he did:

GEORGE TINSLEY, MOUNT ST. MARY’S MEN

6-foot-6 senior forward from Abington Heights

Saturday’s result

Mount St. Mary’s (3-4) lost to host Navy (5-1), 75-59.

Individual statistics

Started, played 27 minutes; 4/6 FG, 1/2 on 3-pointers, 9 points; 2 offensive, 4 defensive, 6 total rebounds; 1 assist; 1 turnover; 2 blocks; 1 steal.

Notes

Navy broke the game open early in the second half, stretching an 11-point lead to 51-30 with just under 14 minutes remaining. … Tinsley’s six rebounds were a team-high. … Tinsley is averaging 6.4 points and 6.1 rebounds per game on the season. … Thursday will be the first-ever Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference game for The Mount.

Up next

Mount St. Mary’s opens MAAC play at St. Peter’s Thursday.

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