MBB: State University of New York Athletic Conference

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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
     

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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.

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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