Men’s Basketball downs Wildcats, 86-70
Andrew Dean
CAZENOVIA, NY- The Alfred University men's basketball team won a non-conference matchup to Cazenovia College, 86-70, Sunday afternoon. This win moves the Saxons up to 7-3 (0-0 Empire 8) on the season.
Alfred held a commanding 45-29 lead at intermission and despite Cazenovia matching AU in scoring (41-41) in the second half, the Saxons were able to hold on to their prior established lead. For the game, AU shot 45 percent from the field, and 25 percent from beyond the arc.
Senior forward
Jason Ruback (Pittsford, NY/Pittsford-Mendon), junior guard
Ryan Mahon (Oneonta, NY/Oneonta), and sophomore guard
Jerry Kincel (Moosic, PA/Riverside) all paced the Saxons, scoring 11, 10, and 10 points each. Senior forward
Steve Lothridge (East Syracuse, NY/East Syracuse-Minoa (OCC)) pulled down a team-high eight rebounds (five points). Freshman guard
Dylan Molloy (Clifton Park, NY/Shenendehowa) dished out five assists.
AU returns home for an Empire 8 contest against Nazareth College on Tuesday, Jan. 7, at 6 p.m.