Herkimer Men's Basketball Scores A Knockout In First Meeting With Mohawk Valley CC

Herkimer men's basketball defeated rival Mohawk Valley Community College Wednesday evening 69-60 before a packed house in Herkimer. Freshman Jerome Floyd had his best game as a General with 13 points on four of four shooting from the field and three of three shooting from the free throw line.  Akeem Ellis and Rhamel Williams both had 12 points and 10 rebounds for HCCC and Stevie Thompson chipped in with 10 points,  Ian Austin-Michaud, playing with a severely sprained foot, lead the Generals defensively holding MVCC's best player, Deandre Preaster, to five points.  Darien Thomas had nine rebounds, including four in a row down the stretch.  Guards Cliff Brown and Matt Baldwin had key baskets to open the second half to allow Herkimer to build a comfortable 15 point lead before cruising down the stretch to seal the victory.

HCCC continues to be ranked #1 in Region III and #3 in the country as they improved their record to 17-2 and extended their win streak to 17 games.  Herkimer takes on conference rival SUNY Delhi Friday evening in Herkimer.  Game time is 7:00 p.m