Men’s Basketball Defeats Keuka with Late Defensive Stand, 60-58

Men’s Basketball Defeats Keuka with Late Defensive Stand, 60-58

KEUKA PARK, N.Y. – The SUNYIT Men's Basketball Team overcame a 15-point halftime deficit to pick up their second NEAC win of the season, 60-58 on the road at Keuka.

The Wildcats had one of their most balanced scoring efforts of the year, as five players registered in double figures, although no player scored more than 11 points on the night.

Despite having one of their more pedestrian shooting efforts at 40% from the field, the Wildcats exploded for 43 points on 52% shooting in the second half, helping them take a 60-55 lead with just 2:12 to play. Despite not scoring for the remainder of the game, the SUNYIT defense came up big, holding the home team to just 3 points over the final two minutes to take the win 60-58.

Tying for the SUNYIT lead for points was Marquies Young, who scored all 11 of his points in the second half on 5-of-7 shooting.

With the win, the Wildcats improve to 2-1 in the NEAC and 3-2 overall, while Keuka falls to 1-2 in the NEAC and 3-4 overall.