Men's Basketball Survives No. 5 TC3; Advance to Region III Final
| Final | 1 | 2 | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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Tompkins Cortland Community College (17-9) | 37 | 38 | 75 |
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Herkimer College (26-2) | 34 | 49 | 83 |
In an intense matchup between Tompkins Cortland Community College and Herkimer College on March 2, 2024, Herkimer College emerged victorious with a final score of 83-75.
The game was evenly matched in the first half, with Tompkins Cortland holding a slim 37-34 lead heading into halftime. However, Herkimer College surged ahead in the second half, outscoring Tompkins Cortland 49-38 to secure the win.
Damari Johnson led Tompkins Cortland in scoring with 27 points, while Khai Pugh contributed 15 points and 13 rebounds.
Oladele Oladitan stood out for Herkimer College with 23 points and seven rebounds, supported by Jayson McGhee's 20 points and seven rebounds off the bench.
Both teams put up an intense fight, but Herkimer College's efficient shooting, particularly in field goal percentage, ultimately made the difference in the game. With this win, Herkimer College improved to an impressive 26-2 record, while Tompkins Cortland Community College's record fell to 17-9.
The Generals will play Fulton-Montgomery in the Region III Championship tomorrow.
