Men's Basketball Splits In Overtime Games

January 20
Queensbury, NY

Adirondack Men's Basketball hosted #4 regionally ranked Mohawk Valley in weekend conference play on their home court Saturday.  The Timberwolves took to the floor with high energy and a work ethic to match.  There were incidents early in the first half of the game that led to technicals issued and an ejection for the Hawks.  This allowed Adirondack a greater advantage, which had them leading by 8 points at the half.  The second half had the Timberwolves holding on to the lead but the Hawks slowly chipped away at it forcing a tied score at the end of regulation.  Adirondack lost a bit of momentum in overtime and it proved the deciding factor, allowing Mohawk Valley to take the win.  Final score 87-82, Mohawk Valley

Big point production can from Donnell Campbell, scoring 29 points with 1 assist, 4 steals and 5 rebounds.  Close behind was Ben Aprilante adding 23 points, 1 assist, 2 steals and 8 rebounds.  Tyre Williams contributed 16 points, 3 assists, 1 steal and 5 rebounds.

January 21
Queensbury, NY

SUNY Adirondack Men's Basketball had to brush off the emotional loss from the day before to take on conference neighbor Hudson Valley in a noon tip-off.  The Timberwolves came out flat and the Vikings took advantage of it.  Fortunately, for the Timberwolves, they were slowly getting their groove back allowing only a 3-point lead at the half.  The teams battled back and forth with Adirondack, facing foul trouble, outscoring Hudson Valley in the second half, forcing another overtime.  The OT would prove to be different this time for the Timberwolves.  Emotions and confidences were high allowing Adirondack to earn the win.  Final score 88-83, Adirondack

Ben Aprilante lead with big numbers, earning a double-double with 27 points, 14 rebounds, 2 assists, 2 steals and a block.  Tyre Williams put up 17 points, 6 assists, 3 rebounds and 1 steal.  Donnell Campbell contributed 15 points with 2 assists, 3 steals and 2 rebounds.

The Timberwolves are back on their home court Wednesday for a match-up with Clinton Community College.