Herkimer Men's Basketball Finishes Fourth In The Nation; Ellis Named To All-Tournament Team

The tenth game of the 2010 NJCAA Men’s Basketball Tournament featured the Herkimer County Community Generals and the Sullivan County Community Generals.

The game started with both teams having an even match up, trading baskets. Moses Dayee from Sullivan hit back-to-back three-point goals to put his team on top by 3 points with less then 10 minutes remaining in the first half.  The first half ended with the teams exchanging three-point goals to end with the score reading Herkimer 39 and Sullivan 35.

The second half began with both New York teams fighting for the fourth place spot. With 10 minutes left in the game, Geraldo Fernandez from Sullivan hit back-to-back threes to tie the game, but the Generals’ momentum was lost after a technical foul by Jordan Thorpe leading to a 5-point turnaround. Steals from Herkimer kept Sullivan from gaining the lead. Ellis and Brown from the Herkimer Generals took control on the court by hitting three-point shots and slam dunks to stretch their lead to 10 with six minutes remaining. Earning fourth place overall in the 2010 tournament was Herkimer County Community College, beating Sullivan College by winning by seven, with a score of 83-76. Sullivan placed sixth.

Ellis and Brown from Herkimer scored 29 points each. Ellis contributed 13 rebounds and 1 assists. Teammate Brown added 4 rebounds and 1 assists. Sullivan’s Pope and Dayee added 19 points each for their team.

Sophomore Akeem Ellis was honored by being named to the All-Tournament for his exceptional play through out the tournament.  Ellis average over 25 points, 12 rebounds and 3 assists per game during the 3 day tournament.  Ellis in the three games combined for 81 points, 38 rebounds and 9 assists.

Herkimer finishes the season with an impressive 33-3 overall record.