Herkimer Men's Basketball Comes From Behind To Win In OT; 3's Were The Key To Victory

HCCC improved its record to 16-2 with a come from behind overtime victory over Mountain Valley Collegiate Conference and Region III rival Hudson Valley Community College in Troy Saturday afternoon.  The final score was 63-60.

Akeem Ellis and Rhamel Williams continued their strong play as both registered double doubles.  Ellis scored 20 and had 10 rebounds, while Williams added 19 and pulled down 14 rebounds.  Both players had key threes at the end of regulation and again in overtime to pace the General's attack.  Williams two free throws with 2:18 left in overtime put the Generals ahead for good.

Herkimer, ranked #1 in Region 3 and #3 in the country, will host local rival Mohawk Valley Community College at 7:00 p.m. on Wednesday.  MVCC is ranked #2 in Region III and #16 in the country.