By Steven M. Glassman

Director of Sports Information

December 13, 2025

JENKINTOWN, PA—Manor (7-3) junior guard Manny Roach (Medford, NJ/Life Center Academy) led both teams with 35 points as the eighth-ranked USCAA Division I Blue Jays defeated the ninth-ranked USCAA Division I Bryant and Stratton College-Bobcats (3-5), 92-82, in the College's final home game before its Holiday Break.

The Blue Jays took the lead for the remainder of the first half, 5-3, on senior forward Bryce Nwobu's (Marlton, NJ/Cherokee) jump shot.  The Bobcats got as close as 9-6 on junior guard Khai Pugh's jump shot with 16:52 remaining.  Manor took its first double digit lead of the game, 23-13, on senior forward Cheikh Diagne's (Philadelphia, PA/Northeast) three-point basket.  Bryant and Stratton-Syracuse got within 32-27 on Pugh's jump shot with 4:00 left.  Roach's layup gave the Blue Jays its second double-digit lead of the game, 38-27.  Nwobu's layup in the final seconds of the first half gave Manor its largest lead of the first half, 45-30, which was also the halftime score.  The Blue Jays finished the first half on a 13-3 run and allowed one field goal in the final four minutes of the first half.  Roach led both teams with 16 points.  

The Bobcats got within four twice.  They began the second half scoring 12 of the first 13 points and got within 46-42 on senior forward Justice Carrington's layup and 48-44 on senior center Jordan Drain's layup.  Manor took its first second half double-digit lead, 54-44, on Roach's three-point basket with 11:24 left.  Bryant and Stratton-Syracuse scored 10 straight points and tied the game at 54 on Pugh's basket with under nine minutes left.  Altogether, the Bobcats outscored the Blue Jays 24-9 in the first 11-plus minutes of the second half.  Manor took the lead for good, 57-54, on Roach's three-point basket with 8:28 remaining.  The Blue Jays took its second half double-digit lead of the second half, 72-62, on Diagne's layup with 5:26 left.  They took three more second half double-digit leads for the remainder of the contest. (78-68, 83-72, and 85-74).  Bryant and Stratton-Syracuse got within six, 78-72, on Pugh's layup with 1:51 left.  Manor took its largest second-half lead, 89-76, on Diange's free throws with 0:27.1 remaining. Altogether, the Blue Jays 12 of its last 14 points over the final 1:03 of the game on free throws.  The Bobcats outscored the Blue Jays in the second half, 52-47.  Roach led both teams with 19 second half points.  Pugh paced Bryant and Stratton-Syracuse with 18 points.  He also scored the team's final 16 points.  Carrington contributed 10 points for the Bobcats.

This is the first time Manor defeated a USCAA Division I school at home since they debuted during the 2021-2022 season.  This is also the first time the nationally-ranked Blue Jays defeated a nationally-ranked school at home.  In another Manor first, they also defeat a Bryant and Stratton program at home.

Statistical Leaders: In addition to Roach, Diagne scored 23 points. Nwobu contributed 12 points and paced both teams with nine rebounds and four steals.  Senior guard Tyray Cooper (Baltimore, MD/Woodlawn) scored 12 points and led both teams with nine assists.

Pugh led Bryant and Stratton-Syracuse with 24 points.  Drain scored 12 points, paced the Bobcats with nine rebounds, and both teams with three blocked shots.  Sophomore guard T.J. Oliver also scored 12 points and led Bryant and Stratton-Syracuse with five assists.  Carrington contributed 13 points for the Bobcats.

Manor 2025-2026 Single-Game Scoring Leaders (including ties): Nwobu (6) and Roach (4).

Manor 2025-2026 Single-Game Rebounding Leaders (including ties): Nwobu (6), sophomore center Nissir Cook (Philadelphia, PA/Philadelphia Academy Charter) (2), junior forward Deacon Linder (Philadelphia, PA/Hardy Williams Academy [Mastery]) (1), and Roach (1).

Manor 2025-2026 Single-Game Assist Leaders (including ties): Roach (5), Cooper (2),  Nwobu (2), and Diagne (1).

Manor 2025-2026 Single-Game Steals Leaders (including ties): Linder (3), Nwobu (3), Diagne (3), Cook (2), and Roach (2).

Manor 2025-2026 Double-Figure Scoring Leaders: Roach (10), Nwobu (7), Cook (5), Cooper (6), Diagne (6), Linder (3), and sophomore guard Ihsan Beyah (Philadelphia, PA/Archbishop Wood) (1).

Manor 2025-2026 20-Point Games Leaders: Nwobu (5), Roach (2), Cook (1), Cooper (1), and Diagne (1).

Manor 2025-2026 30-Point Games Leaders: Roach (2).

Manor 2025-2026 Double-Figure Rebounding Leaders: Nwobu (4), Cook (3), and Diagne (1).

Manor 2025-2025 Double-Figure Assist Leaders: Nwobu (1).

Manor 2025-2026 "Double-Double" (Points and Rebounds) Leaders: Nwobu (4) and Cook (3).

Countdown to 1,000: Roach has 978 career points in 49 games.

"Three is the Magic Number" (Manor Edition):  Manor made 11 three-point baskets for the third time in the previous four games.  This is the 10th time overall (fifth at home) since the Blue Jays' 2021-2022 USCAA debut that they have made double-digit three-point baskets in a game.  They are 2-1 overall (2-0 at home) this season when they have made 10 or more three-point baskets in a game.  The Blue Jays are 7-3 overall (5-0 at home) when they have made double-digit three-point baskets in a game since the 2021-2022 season.  The team's USCAA single-game record is 15 versus the Patrick Henry Sentinels on November 11, 2023.  Individually, Roach tied his own Manor single-game USCAA record with eight three-point baskets.  He previously made eight three-point baskets versus the Bucks County Community College Centurions on March 1, 2025 in the Eastern States Athletic Conference (ESAC) Championship.

Manor Leading at Halftime (Since 2021-2022): The Blue Jays are 7-1 overall (4-0 at home) when leading at halftime this season. They have won 15 of its last 16 games overall when leading at halftime, dating back to last season.  Manor is 35-9 overall (18-5 at home) when leading at halftime since joining the USCAA.  

Manor in the Nineties:  Manor is 3-0 overall (3-0 at home) this season when scoring 90 to 99 points in a game.  They are 12-4 overall (7-4 at home) since the 2021-2022 season, including 10 straight overall and nine in a row at home.

Manor Continues to Win in Double-Figures (Since 2021-2022): Manor has won in double-figures for the fifth time overall (three at home) this season. Dating back to the 2024-2025 season, Manor has won 13 of its last 16 games overall (six at home) by double-digits.  The Blue Jays have won in double-figures 27 times overall (19 at home) since the 2021-2022 season.

Manor at Home (Since 2021-2022): The Blue Jays are 4-0 at home this season and have won nine straight dating back to last season.  They are 25-9 since the 2021-2022 season. The nine straight home wins are the most since they won 11 straight between February 20, 2016 and February 15, 2017 when they were NJCAA Region XIX Division II members. They were 43-11 at home between the 2014-2015 and 2017-2018 seasons.

Season Series (Since 2021-2022): This is the first meeting between the two schools.. 

Manor versus USCAA Division I Teams (Since 2021-2022): The Blue Jays are 1-0 overall (1-0 at home) versus USCAA Division I teams this season.  They are 2-7 overall (1-3 at home) versus USCAA Division I schools since 2021-2022.

Manor versus New York Colleges and Universities (Since 2021-2022): Manor is 1-0 overall (1-0 at home) this season versus New York Colleges and Universities.  Manor is 7-6 overall (4-2 at home, including three straight wins) versus New York Colleges and Universities since 2021-2022.

Manor versus Bryant and Stratton Colleges (Since 2021-2022): The Blue Jays are 1-0 overall (1-0 at home) this season versus Bryant and Stratton College programs.  They are 2-3 overall (1-1) since 2021-2022.

Manor as a Nationally-Ranked Team (Since 2021-2022): Manor is 3-2 overall (2-0 at home) this season as a Nationally-Ranked Team).  They are 28-9 overall (12-4 at home) since 2021-2022.

Manor versus Nationally-Ranked Teams (Since 2021-2022): The Blue Jays are 1-0 overall (1-0 at home) versus nationally-ranked teams this season.  They are 4-3 overall (1-1 at home), including four straight wins since 2021-2022.  Manor is also 4-1 overall (1-1 at home) versus USCAA nationally-ranked teams, including four straight victories since 2021-2022.

Next Game: Manor travels to play USCAA Division II and Eastern States Athletic Conference (ESAC) foe Central Pennsylvania College (0-9 overall, 0-1 ESAC) as of December 10) on Wednesday, December 17, 2025 at 8 p.m. at the East Pennsboro Middle School Gymnasium in Enola, Pennsylvania.  The Blue Jays split its 2024-2025 season series (Knights won 96-89 on December 17, 2024 at Manor and the Blue Jays won 98-84 at East Pennsboro Middle School on February 10, 2025).  Manor is 3-5 overall (1-2 at home, 2-2 away, and 0-1 neutral) versus Central Pennsylvania since 2021-2022.  

Next Home Game: The Blue Jays host the Patrick Henry College Sentinels (4-2 as of December 13) on Saturday, January 17, 2026 at 2 p.m. at the Gymnasium in Jenkintown.  Manor defeated Patrick Henry in its previous matchup, 85-62, on February 22, 2025 at the Barbara Hodel Center Gymnasium in Purcellville, Virginia.  The Blue Jays defeated the Sentinels in its previous home matchup, 115-55, on November 11, 2023 in its regular season and home openers.  Manor is 3-0 overall (2-0 at home) versus Patrick Henry since 2021-2022.

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