EMMITSBURG, Md. (AP) Jalen Benjamin's 18 points helped Mount St. Mary's defeat McDaniel 60-38 on Tuesday night.

Benjamin also contributed seven rebounds, eight assists, and three steals for the Mountaineers (1-2). Malik Jefferson scored 13 points and added eight rebounds. Dakota Leffew recorded 10 points and was 4 of 15 shooting (2 for 10 from distance).

Jeong Hwang finished with nine points and two steals for the Green Terror (0-1). Christian Taylor added nine points and two steals for McDaniel. In addition, Charles Contee finished with five points and seven rebounds.

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