MBB: State University of New York Athletic Conference

[jdex]

Cortland's Isaiah Austin 3-point binge allows RDragons to pull away from Morrisville in Friday eve 99-73 winning decision at home. The senior sinks six straight threes over 3:27 span as Cortland extends 71-60 lead to 95-65. In that stretch Dragons make eight treys in a row as J. Davis and K. Arcuri also connect from distance. Austin winds up 30pts (10x17fg, 8x14 3s) in 25 minutes.
    Game outcome actually known quite early. Cortland with 37-23 intermission gap. Continues that margin most of the second half on 59 percent shooting from the field. Back in action after injury shelving for several games, Arcuri with 20pts (7x13fg, 4x6 3s, 10reb, 6assts). J. Davis posts 21pts (7x10fg, 4x5 3s, 8reb, 26'); A. Coston 8pts, 8reb, 5assts; G. Armbrewster 5assts. Dragons 18x38 3s, 13x23 second half. M'ville's K. Haskins 17pts 6x9fg), J. Works 15pts, A. Grainger 13pts.
    Big numbers not foreign to Austin who last season has 40pt game vs. Fredonia in which he ties school record with 10 treys.
    Cortland 8-1, 12-4 and Tuesday at Buffalo St. Morrisville 4-5, 5-11

Oneonta 69, Plattsburgh 56
New Paltz 89, Potsdam 79
Oswego 69, Buff St 56
Fredonia 85, Canton 83
     

[jdex]

Cortland takes care of Tuesday business beating of Buffalo St. 80-54 on the road. RDragons break free of 23-23 knot to lead 32-23 at half. Five minutes into second period and Corts in 20 point control. Shoot 45 percent (11x24) beyond the arc. Land 28x53 fielders with 18 assists. A. Coston 20pts (7x10fg, 4x6 3s, 30'); K. Arcuri 16pts (6x10fg, 2x5 3s, 8reb, 4assts, 27'); X. Leveille 11pts (3x3 3s, 5reb, 16'); G. Armbrewster 3x3fg, 6reb. Bengal Z. Johnson 10pts, 15'; C. Ani 9 reb.
  Cortland 9-1, 13-4 and Friday at Oneonta in first place showdown, Saturday at New Paltz. Buff St 2-8, 6-11

Oneonta (10-1, 12-6) stops Canton 79-60. OSt's P. Evans 17pts (5x6fg, 4x4 3s, 31')
Plattsburgh over Potsdam 69-66 behind R. Welch 30pts
Morrisville beats Fredonia 83-75
New Paltz at Oswego (8-2, 14-3) ppd.

[jdex]

Cortland takes sole possession of first place on the strength of 74-60 Friday win at Oneonta. Reverse outcome of first duel between RDragons. Manly defense along with strong first half finish and power start to second half get needed results. K. Arcuri 16 opening period points key 38-24 lead at the break. Injured in the first meeting with Oneonta, Arcuri finishes with 22pts (8x15fg, 2x3 3s, 4x5ft, 14reb, 37'). Cortland builds 19pt margin with 15' left. OSt climbs within eight on two occasions. Arcuri and playmaker G. Armbrewster off the sidelines to supply CSt spark.
  J. Davis with 12pts (6x10fg, 7reb, 18'), A. Coston, I. Austin, N. Raymond 9pt apiece in victory. Cortland cages FGs at 50 percent clip, 40 percent from 3-land. Oneonta at 36 and 20 percent, respectively. N. Cortez with 20pts (6x13fg, 6x7ft, 6reb), C. LaClair 9pts (3x13fg, 5reb)
    Cortland 10-1, 14-4 and Saturday at New Paltz. Oneonta 10-2, 12-7 and home Saturday vs. Morrisville

Contender Oswego (9-2, 15-3) sinks Plattsburgh 84-60
New Paltz over Morrisville 83-79
Buffalo St. 51, Fredonia 50 when J. Opare comes off the bench at 0:08 and hits game-winning jumper at 0:00
Canton 87, Potsdam 77 on night when Potsdam pays homage to the late Jerry Welsh on  J. Welsh court

[jdex]

Cortland goes to New Paltz and wins 68-58 Saturday decision using formula similar to previous night's conquering of Oneonta. RDragons close first half on 21-4 run over 7:27 for 35-23 lead at half. Race to 21 point lead launching the second half. Sloughing off earlier defensive play, Corts see Hawks get within nine. Deeper Dragons hold firm. A. Coston inside-outside work noted in 20pt performance. Perfect from the field (7x7fg, 1x1 3) along with 5x6ft, 5reb, 4assts, 32'. K. Arcuri notches 13pts (4x8fg, 2x4 3s, 8reb); J. Davis 7reb, 3assts. Go 25x54fg, 9x27 3s). L. Matthews with 15 early first half points, finishes 23pts (9x16fg, 3x5 3s, 9reb, 3 stls, 40'); L. Rivera 12pts (5x11fg, 5reb)
    Cortland 11-1, 15-4 and concludes home slate next Fri/Sat vs. Plattsburgh, Potsdam. New Paltz 7-5, 9-10

Oneonta upset at home by Morrisville 79-77 in overtime. M'ville by one at half, 73-73 thru regulation. OSt's P. Evans makes tying 'three' at 0:08 to reach OT. Mustang J. Moorehead with 22pts (9x17fg). Oneonta 10-3, 12-8

Oswego (9-2, 15-3) tops Potsdam 90-79
Plattsburgh trips Canton 84-76

[jdex]

Tale of two halfs in Cortland where homestanding RDragons come from 34-26 first half deficit to eventually trounce Plattsburgh 81-62 for CSt eighth straight win. Maintains conference lead with five games to play including Saturday home finale vs. Potsdam.
  Meanwhile up north, second place Oswego needs overtime to stop Canton 103-97 on Stan Cohen Court.
  Cortland and Pburgh swap shooting periods. SUNYAC scoring leader Cardinal R. Welch nets 14 of his 36 points in the opening half while Dragons suffer through 10x35fg accuracy (6x24 3s). With senior sharpshooter K. Arcuri three 3s leading the way, Cortland goes on 16-0 run starting the final period. Run extends to 29-6 with 10 minutes left. Lead stretches to 20-plus. Corts land 12x20 treys in the second half. Arcuri finishes 7x8 3s in 24pt game (8x10fg, 4reb, 4assts, 32').
Frosh X. Leveille 15pts (5x8fg, 5x7 3s); J. Davis 14pts, 7reb; frosh N. Raymond 12pts, 6reb, 6assts; A. Coston 6pts, 6reb, 3assts, 2blks. Dragons total 22 assists. Pburgh's Welch 13x26fg, 4x7 3s, 6x6ft, 7reb, 40'; D. McKnight 11pts; M. Johnson 11reb. Cards suit just eight players.
    Cortland 12-1, 16-4. Plattsburgh 7-6, 10-9

Oswego, coming off 20pt home breeze Tuesday vs. New Paltz, holds off host Canton whose J. Sidle 3pter at 0:00 sends tilt to OT at 88-88. OSt 46-41 at half. Laker J. McGhee 27pts; A. Foster 22pts; P. Enling 14pts; D. Judd 12pts, 5pf. Roos B Streb 20pts. Canton 55 percent from the field.

Oneonta 69, Fredonia 41 avenging outcome not long ago in Fred-land.

New Paltz 65, Buffalo St. 54

Morrisville 92, Potsdam 66

[jdex]

Cortland blitzes Potsdam 104-41 in RDragons regular season home finale, and Senior Day for A. Coston, K. Arcuri, I. Austin, G. Armbruster. All had starting hands keeping Corts atop the conference. Tis 51-9 at Saturday intermission. Register 26 assists and hit 49 percent (20x41) in 3s. J. Davis 23pts (9x14fg, 3x5 3s, 11reb); Austin 17pts (6x12fg, 5x9 3s); Coston 14pts (6x9fg, 2x4 3s, 10reb, 8assts, 3blks); X Leveille 9pts (3x5 3s); Arcuri 9pts (3x6 3s, 9reb). Pdam's T. Hardy 10pts, 5reb.
    Cortland 13-1, 17-4 Friday at Canton, Saturday at Oswego. Potsdam 1-13, 1-20

Plattsburgh's Reem Welch scores 49 points and final hoop in Cardinals 100-98 win at Morrisville. Welch 14x24fg, 0x3 3s, 21x23ft, 40'. M'ville 50-47 at half. Welch with 36 previous night in loss at Cortland.

New Paltz 94, Fredonia 69
Oneonta 67, Buffalo St. 55

[stlawus]

Potsdam, man.  That's really sad to see.  I hope things can turn around there.