Men's Basketball Back on Track After Road Victory at Hudson Valley
Queensbury, NY –
SUNY Adirondack Men's Basketball bounced back in dramatic fashion with a 92-88 victory over rivals Hudson Valley Community College on the road Wednesday night. This win moves the Timberwolves to 14-4 on the season, marking an important recovery after back-to-back losses to nationally ranked teams Mohawk Valley (#2) and Herkimer College (#6). With the win, Adirondack now sits in 3rd place in the NJCAA Region 3 standings.
In a thrilling contest that featured strong performances from both sides, the Timberwolves were led by Tyre Williams, who scored 19 points to pace all scorers. Jude Wilkins contributed 16 points, while Xavier Sanchez added 14, forming a dynamic trio that kept the momentum in Adirondack's favor throughout the game.
The bench was also crucial to the win, tallying an impressive 30 points. Edison Hernandez and Mariano Dicaterino provided key contributions off the bench, each scoring in double figures to help propel the Timberwolves to victory.
"We knew this game was huge for us, and the guys responded," said head coach, Maxx Sweet. "After those tough losses to Mohawk and Herkimer, we needed to come together and show what we're capable of. The bench came through big, and it was a complete team effort."
Looking ahead, SUNY Adirondack will return home on Saturday, February 1st, at 3:00 PM, where they will face off against 14-5 Genesee Community College.