McGhee's 20 Points Leads Herkimer to Victory Over Corning

McGhee's 20 Points Leads Herkimer to Victory Over Corning

Box Score
The Herkimer College Generals outlasted Corning Community College on Sunday, to claim an 85-73 victory in a Region III matchup. The win marked another strong performance for the Generals as they dominated the boards and capitalized on their free-throw opportunities.
 
Herkimer took an early lead in the first half, heading into halftime with a 36-29 advantage. The Generals maintained their momentum in the second half, outscoring Corning 49-44 to secure the victory. The team's offensive efficiency shone through as they converted 43.1% of their field goal attempts and an impressive 83.9% from the free-throw line.
 
Sophomore forward Jayson McGhee (New Rochelle. NY) led the Generals with a stellar all-around performance, contributing a game-high 20 points on 6-for-11 shooting while adding six rebounds and three assists. Freshman Kenny Freeman (Rochester, NY) added 16 points, going 5-for-7 from the field and 5-for-7 from the free-throw line. Sophomore Nehemiah Yisrael (Brooklyn, NY) provided a spark off the bench with 12 points and eight rebounds, bolstering Herkimer's inside presence.
 
The Generals' dominance on the boards was a key factor, as they outrebounded Corning 38-28. Sophomore Oladele Oladitan (Staten Island, NY) led the effort on the glass, grabbing 11 rebounds to go along with nine points and nine assists, narrowly missing a triple-double.
 
Despite the loss, Corning Community College put up a fight. DeCoursey Corley paced the Red Barons with 19 points and seven rebounds, while Siyani Arthur added 14 points. Corning shot 47.5% from the field but struggled from beyond the arc, connecting on just 30.4% of their three-point attempts.
 
Herkimer's defense also played a critical role in the victory, forcing 15 turnovers and recording 10 steals. The Generals' balanced attack and ability to capitalize on Corning's mistakes ultimately sealed the win.