Box Score VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. – The Maryville College Scots defeated Batten University, 65-55, in a hard-fought matchup Sunday afternoon to secure the 2026 TowneBank Tipoff Tournament championship.
Veteran Javi Rosell led the Maryville offense with 20 points, adding three rebounds, three assists, and two steals. Matt Schneider and Jaylen Pompey each contributed 14 points, combining for 13 rebounds, two blocks, and two assists. Schneider narrowly missed a double-double, finishing just one rebound shy of the mark. Collin Smith, Kobe Franklin, Kyle Cloninger, and David Stone rounded out the Scots' scoring effort. Maryville also capitalized on its transition offense, recording 16 fast-break points to help secure the victory.
Smith opened the scoring with a three-pointer before Rosell added a layup to give the Scots an early five-point advantage. Following a Batten basket, Rosell struck again with a layup, while Pompey connected with Franklin for a three-pointer to put Maryville ahead, 12-6. The Marlins responded, however, taking their first lead of the afternoon at the 10:30 mark with a fast-break three.
Franklin answered with a three-pointer to reclaim the lead for the Scots, while Stone converted a pair of free throws to help Maryville maintain its advantage. Baskets from Stone, Rosell, and Schneider kept the Scots within striking distance, but Batten closed the half with a scoring run to take a 34-28 lead into the break.
Maryville steadily chipped away at the deficit in the second half behind the offensive efforts of Rosell, Pompey, Smith, and Schneider. Pompey connected on a jumper to erase the six-point deficit and even the score at 42-42. Schneider followed with a pair of free throws and a made jumper to help the Scots regain control. Contributions from Cloninger and Rosell pushed Maryville further ahead, while a Rosell three-pointer extended the advantage to eight with just six minutes remaining.
Despite a late push from the Marlins, Schneider answered with a jumper in the paint before Rosell converted two free throws to keep the Scots in front. Maryville continued to capitalize at the charity stripe down the stretch, with Rosell, Franklin, and Pompey combining for several crucial free throws to extend the lead. The Scots held on through the final seconds to secure the 65-55 victory.
With a perfect 2-0 record at the tournament, Maryville claimed the 2026 TowneBank Tipoff Tournament title. Schneider was named Tournament MVP after recording 31 points and 15 rebounds across the two contests while shooting 48.3 percent from the field. Rosell and Pompey also earned All-Tournament honors. The duo combined for 60 points, 11 rebounds, nine assists, and six steals.
Maryville returns to action Tuesday, Nov. 17, at 7:00 PM, traveling to take on the Hanover Panthers.
