Over the weekend we played both Ithaca college and Utica college and we beat both of them. Friday night we played Utica college and beat them by 37 points. The ending score was 96-59. Saturday afternoon we played Ithaca college and had revenge from a home loss to beat them 78-75.
Against Utica every player on the team saw playing time. The team was led by Jared Suderley with 21 points and 12 rebounds. He also added a steal and a block. Chris Ryder had 13 points and 8 rebounds, and 2 assists. Anthony Keane had 13 points, 6 rebounds, 2 assists, as well as a steal and a block. Andres Carpio had 9 points, 5 assists, 3 rebounds, and 2 steals. To round out the starters, Mark Blazek had 9 points, 3 assists, and a rebound. Due to the high lead in the game during the second half, the starters had the opportunity to have some rest.
Off the bench everyone saw time. Most notable off the bench was Mike Geisser. Geisser had 18 points, 7 rebounds, 2 assists, and a steal. Christian Laputka had 3 points, 3 assists, and a steal. Aaron Laing had 2 points and 3 rebounds. Dustin Gratto had 4 points and 3 rebounds. Mike Henson had 2 points and 2 rebounds. Peter Melanson had 2 points and 1 rebound.
Saturday afternoon we were able to avenge our home lost against Ithaca to come back and win Saturday afternoon 78-75. In the finally seconds we were up by 3 but Ithaca guard Sean Rossi hit a game tying 3 pointer. Although, Anthony Keane in the final seconds answered back to hit a 3 pointer and win the game.
Jared Suderley had another great game with 19 points, 14 rebounds, and 5 assists. Mike Geisser who started in place for injured guard Mark Blazek had another great outing with 19 points, 4 rebounds, and a steal. Geisser went 5 for 5 from 3 point land. Andres Carpio had 11 points, 4 rebounds, and an assist. Carpio also went 3 for 5 from beyond the arc. Chris Ryder had 9 points, 16 rebounds, a steal, and 2 assists. Anthony Keane who hit the game winning 3 pointer had 16 points, 5 assists, and 3 rebounds.
Off the bench, Aaron Laing had 4 points, 6 rebounds, and a block. Christian Laputka had an assist and a rebound. Jon Zehe and Travis Godley also saw time on the floor.
Both of these wins were Empire 8 games. This brings our record to 18-2 and 8-2 in Empire 8 action. We are off til Friday when we play Alfred in the Lambros Arena. Game time is 8 p.m. and the Women's team will play before us. Last time we played Alfred we lost. That gave us our first loss of the season. The team is again waiting to avenge the lost. The next day on Saturday we play Elmira college at 4 p.m.
If you around for either of these games show up and show your support.
