Cardello averaged 23.0 points and nine rebounds per game, while shooting 54 percent from the floor in three games to begin the season for the Sparing Eagles. In the season-opener against Wells Monday, Cardello finished 9-for-14 from the floor for 23 points and eight rebounds before going for 24 points and 10 rebounds against SUNY Cobleskill in the home opener Thursday. On Saturday against Alfred State, Cardello finished with 22 points and nine rebounds.