No. 4 Herkimer Men's Basketball Downs TC3 at Home
| Final | 1 | 2 | T |
|---|---|---|---|
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20 | 33 | 53 |
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32 | 34 | 66 |
Team Stats
Tompkins Cortland Community College
| Game Statistics | Tompkins Cortland Community College | Herkimer College |
|---|---|---|
| Field Goals | (20-50) | (26-71) |
| Field Goal % | 40.0% | 36.6% |
| Rebounds | 35 | 47 |
| Assists | 5 | 16 |
| Turnovers | 11 | 9 |
The No. 4 ranked Herkimer College men's basketball team improved to 7-1 on the season with a 66-53 win over Tompkins Cortland Community College on Saturday.
The Generals took control early, outscoring Tompkins Cortland 32-20 in the first half and maintaining their lead throughout the game.
Sophomore Oladele Oladitan (Staten Island, NY) led the way for Herkimer, finishing with his fourth double-double of the season with 10 points and 14 rebounds. He also added a season-high five steals.
Sophomore Tajuan Thomas (Atlanta, GA) contributing 14 points, 8 rebounds, 2 assists, 2 steals and 2 blocks. His physicality in the paint and consistent scoring were key to the Generals' success. Sophomore Jayson McGhee (New Rochelle, NY) provided a spark off the bench, scoring 11 points.
The Generals' defense was a major factor in the win, holding Tompkins Cortland to just 22.2% shooting from three-point range and forcing 11 turnovers. Herkimer also dominated on the boards, out-rebounding their opponent 47-30.
The team effort helped Herkimer secure another victory as they continue their impressive start to the season. The Generals will have a quick turnaround, hosting SUNY Broome tomorrow at 2:00 PM.
