Men’s Basketball Takes Down DIII #5 Dutchess 81-60
| Final | 1 | 2 | T |
|---|---|---|---|
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31 | 29 | 60 |
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42 | 39 | 81 |
Team Stats
DIII #5 Dutchess Community College
| Game Statistics | DIII #5 Dutchess Community College | Orange County Community College |
|---|---|---|
| Field Goals | (17-59) | (34-68) |
| Field Goal % | 28.8% | 50.0% |
| Rebounds | 35 | 37 |
| Assists | 5 | 18 |
| Turnovers | 25 | 17 |
Middletown, NY - The SUNY Orange Colts finished up their regular season with a victory over Dutchess Community College on Thursday night.
Freshman Anthony Pacciarelli (Monroe, NY / St Joseph's) led the Colts with 24 points, four rebounds, one assist and three steals. Sophomore Darren McFarlane (Bronx, NY / Monsignor Scanlan) added 19 points, nine rebounds, four assists, two steals and two blocks.
Both the Colts and Falcons came out with energy, but it was SUNY Orange who pushed forward and took the lead, and never looked back. After leading 42-31 at halftime, the Colts came out strong in the second half, adding 39 points while holding the Falcons to just 29. They secured an 81-60 victory.
The Colts advance to the Region XV semifinals, where they will face #4 Westchester Community College on Saturday, February 28, at 5:00 PM.