NEW PALTZ – The New Paltz Hawks handily defeated the Geneseo Knights 75-62 on Saturday. The Hawks' defense held Geneseo to a dismal 18.5% field goal percentage in the 1st half allowing the Hawks to take control of the game and enter half-time with a 31-20 lead over the Knights. The Hawks continued to control the game in the 2nd half, gaining a 45-32 lead, the largest lead of the game, with 12:30 remaining. The Knights fought back hard with … [Read more...]
SUNY Geneseo: Men’s Basketball Topples Rose-Hulman
CLEVELAND, OH – The SUNY Geneseo Knights men's basketball team handily defeated Rose-Hulman's Fightin' Engineers 73-57 in the consolation game of the Stephanie Tubbs Jones Memorial Tournament Saturday evening. Senior forward Gordon Lyons' commanding performance was a key component of the Knights victory. He scored 23 points and grabbed 15 rebounds, as well as adding 5 assists. First year guard Kevin Crockett scored 17 points, shooting a … [Read more...]
SUNY Geneseo: Women’s Basketball Defeats Juniata
GENESEO – The Geneseo Knights women's basketball team defeated the Juniata Eagles 64-47 at home in Schrader Gymnasium Saturday afternoon. Senior forward Shannon McGinnis led the way for the Knights, scoring 12 points as well as adding 3 steals, 4 assists and a career high 19 rebounds. Junior guard Dana Cohan also had 12 points and 4 rebounds of her own to help power the Knights to victory. "Our effort on the defensive end and our commitment … [Read more...]
SUNY Geneseo: Men’s Basketball Loses Season Opener to Wilmington
CLEVELAND, OH – The Knights fell to the Wilmington Quakers 83-81 Friday night in a closely contested match highlighted by 6 ties and 15 lead changes. Key contributors for the Quakers include senior guard Dwight Johnson who had 18 points, 1 block, 3 assists and 2 rebounds on the night. Senior guard/forward R.J. Leppert played an important role in the win as well with 15 points, 4 steals, 3 assists, 5 rebounds and 1 block. "I thought we … [Read more...]