Four Score in Double-Figures in Men's Basketball Win at Finger Lakes

Herkimer College

4-1, 2-1

Finger Lakes Community College

0-3, 0-2

Final	1	2	T
Herkimer College 4-1, 2-1	43	38	81
Finger Lakes Community College 0-3, 0-2	33	27	60

Game Leaders

Herkimer College

Pts: Jayson McGhee - 20

Reb: Xavier Cardona - 8

Ast: Jayson McGhee - 7

Finger Lakes Community College

Pts: Jace Brown - 23

Reb: Kellen Foster - 11

Ast: 2 Players (#5, #24) - 3

Team Stats

Game Statistics	Herkimer College	Finger Lakes Community College
Field Goals	(33-67)	(24-70)
Field Goal %	49.3%	34.3%
Rebounds	45	42
Assists	24	14
Turnovers	9	11
Pts off Turnovers	16	8
2nd Chance Pts	12	10
Pts in the Paint	52	34
Fastbreak Pts	0	3
Bench Pts	38	13

Full stats

The Herkimer College men's basketball team picked up a solid 81-60 win on the road against Finger Lakes Community College.

The Generals came out strong, building a 43-33 lead at halftime, and stayed in control throughout the second half to secure the victory.

In his first career start, sophomore Jayson McGhee (New Rochelle, NY) was a standout for Herkimer, leading the team with 20 points on 9-of-12 shooting, including two three-pointers. McGhee added five rebounds and seven assists in a strong all-around effort.

Sophomore Tajuan Thomas (Atlanta, GA) added 15 points on 7-of-10 shooting and five rebounds. Sophomore AJ Burnett (Syracuse, NY) provided a spark with 11 points, and five assists, while freshman Kenny Freeman (Rochester, NY) added 10 points, seven rebounds and four blocks.

The Generals played tough defense, holding Finger Lakes to just 34.3% shooting from the field and only 8% from three-point range. Herkimer also controlled the glass, out-rebounding Finger Lakes 45-42 and limiting second-chance opportunities.

Herkimer has a few days off before heading north to play Clinton CC on Friday at 6:00 PM.