Bobcats Outlast Bryant Thursday Night in Home Opener

Thursday, November 5

Hamden, CT

7:00 PM

Quinnipiac University

1-1,0-0Metro

Bryant

1-1,0-0America East

Team	1	2	F
Bryant	29	27	56
Quinnipiac	33	33	66

Box Score (PDF)

Keith McKnight Dunk vs. Bryant (11/5/26 in Hamden, CT)

Photo by: Rose Carrotta

11/5/2026 10:22:00 PM | Men's Basketball

Box Score

By: QU Athletic Communications

HAMDEN, Conn. — The Quinnipiac men's basketball team defeated Bryant, 66-56, in its home opener on Thursday night at M&T Bank Arena.

Tayeshawn Cunningham-Pemberton led the Bobcats with 17 points, hitting three 3-pointers.

Keith McKnight added 16 points and nine rebounds, while Nas Hart chipped in a double-double with 10 points and 10 rebounds.

Quinnipiac shot 25-of-56 overall, connecting on 8-of-15 attempts from beyond the arc (53.3%).

FINAL SCORE
Quinnipiac 66, Bryant 56

LOCATION
M&T Bank Arena | Hamden, Conn.

RECORDS
Quinnipiac (1-1, 0-0 Metro) | Bryant (1-1, 0-0 America East)

QUINNIPIAC STAT LEADERS

Points: Tayeshawn Cunningham-Pemberton (17)
Rebounds: Nas Hart (10)
Assists: Lucas Sekasi (4)
Steals: Keith McKnight (2)
Blocks: Ali Diouf (2)

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— Quinnipiac Men's Basketball (@QU_MBB) November 6, 2026

HOW IT HAPPENED

The opening half featured tight action with six lead changes and five ties.
Nate Guerengomba opened the scoring for the Bobcats with a three-pointer on the opening possession.
Tayeshawn Cunningham-Pemberton provided an early spark from beyond the arc, hitting three first-half triples to help Quinnipiac take a 33-29 lead into the locker room.
The Bobcats created separation early in the second half. Leading 40-36, Nas Hart hit a three-pointer and Keith McKnight followed with a fast-break dunk to stretch the lead.
Quinnipiac built its largest lead of the night at 14 points (55-41) following another Hart triple with 9:11 remaining in the contest.
Bryant mounted a late rally to pull within six points (62-56) with 43 seconds left, but Cunningham-Pemberton and McKnight sank clutch free throws in the closing seconds to seal the ten-point win.

NUMBERS & NOTES

Tayeshawn Cunningham-Pemberton paced the offense with 17 points, shooting 6-of-11 from the floor and 3-of-6 from 3-point range.
Keith McKnight turned in a strong all-around performance with 16 points, nine rebounds, two assists, and two steals.
Nas Hart notched a double-double off the bench with 10 points and 10 rebounds, going a perfect 2-for-2 from deep.
Lucas Sekasi tallied eight points, five rebounds, and four assists.
Tai Turnage added seven points and two assists in 16 minutes off the bench.
The Bobcats controlled the glass, out-rebounding Bryant 38-29.
The Bobcats won the bench points battle 19-11.
Quinnipiac held the lead for over 26 minutes of game action, building a game-high advantage of 14 points in the second half.
The Bobcats are now 7-4 all-time against Bryant at the Division I level. Quinnipiac has taken five of the last six meetings.

NEXT UP
Quinnipiac continues its non-conference schedule on the road, traveling to face Vermont on Sunday, November 8 to continue action in the America East – Metro Challenge.

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