Randall Nets 25, Helps Power Bobcats Past Mount St. Mary's

Sunday, January 4

Hamden, CT

2:00 PM

Quinnipiac University

11-5,4-1MAAC

Mount St. Mary's

5-11,1-4MAAC

Mount St. Mary's

Quinnipiac

Grant Randall vs. The Mount (1/4/26 in Hamden, CT)

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Randall Nets 25, Helps Power Bobcats Past Mount St. Mary's

1/4/2026 7:25:00 PM | Men's Basketball

Box Score

By: QU Athletic Communications

HAMDEN, Conn. – Quinnipiac men's basketball improved to 4-1 in MAAC play on Sunday at M&T Bank Arena, defeating Mount St. Mary's by the final score of 80-69.

QU outscored The Mount 48-34 during the second half. The Bobcats shot 13-of-22 (59.1%) during the final 20 minutes.

Quinnipiac is now 7-1 at M&T Bank Arena in 2025-26. The Bobcats have gone 32-6 in home contests over the last three seasons under Head Coach Tom Pecora.

Grant Randall scored a career-high 25 points to lead the way for the Bobcats. He shot 8-of-14 from the floor and grabbed five rebounds.

Asim Jones added 17 points, including 13 points during the final 20 minutes to help lead QU's second-half charge.

Amarri Monroe registered his sixth double-double of the year in the victory. He finished with 16 points and 12 rebounds.

First-year Bobcat Keith McKnight was all over the box score, recording 14 points, seven rebounds, five assists and three steals.

FINAL SCORE
Quinnipiac 80, Mount St. Mary's 69

LOCATION
M&T Bank Arena | Hamden, CT

RECORDS
Quinnipiac (11-5, 4-1 MAAC) | Manhattan (5-11, 1-4 MAAC)

QUINNIPIAC STAT LEADERS

Points: Grant Randall (25)
Rebounds: Amarri Monroe (12)
Assists: Keith McKnight (5)
Steals: Amarri Monroe (3)
Blocks: Asim Jones (1)

GAME REWIND
The Mount led 35-32 at the break in action. Arlandus Keyes scored 11 points over the first 20 minutes to help the visitors build the edge.

Quinnipiac would respond, however, as the Bobcats outscored Mount St. Mary's 28-15 over the first 10 minutes of the second half. QU finished another 12-2 spurt (7:40 – 2:16 in second half) to extend the lead to 13 points.

Grant Randall poured in 16 points during the second half, and the Bobcats led for more than 17 minutes of the final stanza.

NUMBERS & NOTES

The Bobcats led for 34:50 in total. QU's largest advantage was 14 points (during first half).
QU outscored The Mount 20-5 in fast break points.
Grant Randall set a new career-high mark with 25 points. He has scored 47 points over the last two games for the Bobcats, and is up to 11.6 points per game this year. The sophomore has 10 games with double-digit point totals in 2025-26.
Asim Jones impressed once again, scoring 17 points on 7-of-13 shooting in total. The senior transfer guard has posted point totals of 23, 14, and 17 over his last three contests. Jones went 2-of-2 from 3-point range in the win.
Amarri Monroe posted his sixth double-double of the season. He scored 16 points, grabbed 12 rebounds, recorded three steals and dished out two assists. The Preseason MAAC Player of the Year is up to 15.1 points and 7.4 rebounds per game this season. He has 25 career double-doubles (Bobcats are 22-3 during that span).
Keith McKnight set a new season-high mark with five assists. He started for the Bobcats – adding 12 points, seven rebounds and three steals.
Tai Turnage knocked down a pair of 3-pointers off the bench.
QU is now 17-12 against The Mount since 2000. The Bobcats have taken each of the last three meetings.

NEXT UP
Quinnipiac returns to the floor next Sunday, Jan. 11, traveling to Sacred Heart to continue the MAAC schedule. The Bobcats and Pioneers will square off at 2:00 PM on ESPN+.