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ROCHESTER, N.Y. (November 26, 2013) – The Men's Basketball team dropped a close game in overtime to rivals Daemen College, 77-72, this evening in their East Coast Conference opener.
The Redhawks chipped away at a ten-point deficit over the final six minutes before tying the game with 32 seconds remaining in regulation when
Tyrel Dixon hit a layup, evening the score at 68-68.
However, the Wildcats were the better team in the extra period, out-scoring Roberts Wesleyan 9-4, to earn the win.
Several players shined for the home team, including
Isaac Medeiros, who scored a game-high 23 points and earned the double-double with 18 rebounds.
Senior forward
Patrick Downer netted 19 points after hitting four three-pointers, two of which came in the Redhawks' rally down the stretch.
Tyrel Dixon also put up solid numbers with 15 points and 16 rebounds for Roberts Wesleyan.
As a team, the Redhawks shot 33.3% from the field compared to Daemen's 40.0% field goal shooting. Robers Wesleyan did out-rebound the Wildcats with 50 rebounds to Daemen's 40.
The loss drops the Redhawks to 2-2 on the season and 0-1 in the ECC.
They now prepare for the Wendy's College Class, which begins Wednesday, Dec. 4.
