Undefated No More: McGhee's 40 Points Boosts Herkimer Over No. 2 Mohawk Valley

Undefated No More: McGhee's 40 Points Boosts Herkimer Over No. 2 Mohawk Valley

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In a highly anticipated matchup between two NJCAA powerhouses, the No. 6 ranked Herkimer Generals delivered a statement win, defeating previously 19-1 Mohawk Valley Community College, 77-66, in front of a lively home crowd.
 
The Generals (18-3, 10-1) showcased a balanced attack and tenacious defense, outscoring Mohawk Valley in both halves (37-29 in the first and 40-37 in the second) to secure the crucial conference victory.
 
McGhee's Masterclass Leads the Way
Sophomore guard Jayson McGhee (New Rochelle, NY) put on an offensive clinic, exploding for 40 points on an efficient 12-of-19 shooting, including 6-of-10 from beyond the arc and a perfect 10-for-10 from the free-throw line. McGhee's relentless scoring not only kept the Generals ahead but also demoralized the Mohawk Valley defense every time they attempted a comeback. McGhee's 40 points is the most in a game since 2014 when Jon Feiler scored 40 against Fulton-Montgomery CC.
 

MOST POINTS IN A GAME (SINCE 2012-13)

NAME POINTS OPPONENT DATE
Jayson McGhee 40 Mohawk Valley CC  02/08/25
Jon Feiler 40 Fulton-Montgomery 02/06/14
Derrick Felder 38 North Country 01/24/18
Tyquan Scott 38 ASA Brooklyn 02/03/17
Nick Boyce 34 Fulton-Montgomery 02/21/24
Tyquan Scott 34 at Tompkins Cortland 11/15/16
Tyquan Scott 34 at Schenectady 02/22/17
Tyquan Scott 34 North Country 02/25/17
Jon Feiler 34 Monroe 12/11/13
Derrick Felder 33 at Onondaga 12/09/17
Derrick Felder 32 at Corning 11/18/17
Wendall Williams 32 Anoka-Ramsey 03/14/14
Jon Feiler 32 Redemption Christian 01/07/14
Jayden Norris 31 SUNY Adirondack 01/25/25
Brandon Harris 31 MN North-Rainy River 03/14/24
Jayson McGhee 31 at Tompkins-Cortland 02/11/24
Shykell Brown 31 Cayuga 01/07/20
Derrick Felder 31 Monroe 01/12/19
Wendall Williams 31 Lincoln College (NE) 03/15/14
Jayson McGhee 30 at Columbia-Greene 02/07/24
Oladele Oladitan 30 Onondaga 12/11/23
Shykell Brown 30 Mohawk Valley 01/29/20
Tyquan Scott 30 Onondaga 12/10/16
Kenny Woodard 30 Sandhills 03/14/15
Jon Feiler 30 Mohawk Valley 01/29/14
Jon Feiler 30 Lincoln College (NE) 03/15/14
Supporting Cast Shines
While McGhee stole the show, the Generals' depth played a key role. Freshman Xavier Cardona (Staten Island, NY) added 9 points and grabbed 5 rebounds, while sophomore Jayden Norris (St. Louis, MO) contributed 7 points with clutch three-point shooting. Off the bench, freshman Josiah Smith (Poughkeepsie, NY) provided a spark with 9 points and 4 assists, demonstrating Herkimer's depth and unselfish play.
 
Defensively, sophomore Oladele Oladitan (Staten Island, NY) dominated the boards with 8 rebounds, adding 6 points and 5 assists, anchoring the Generals' defensive presence.
 
Team Stats Tell the Story
Herkimer's shooting efficiency proved decisive. The Generals shot 43.9% from the field and an impressive 44.4% from three-point range, while holding Mohawk Valley to 41.4% overall and just 22.2% from beyond the arc. The Generals also capitalized at the free-throw line, going 19-of-24 compared to Mohawk Valley's 4-of-5. Defensively, Herkimer forced 16 turnovers and tallied 8 steals, with McGhee and Cardona each grabbing 2 steals. Their aggressive defense kept Mohawk Valley off-balance and limited their second-chance opportunities despite a strong rebounding effort from Mohawk's Isaiah Earl, who collected 11 rebounds.