Townes averaged 24 points and nine rebounds per game for the Hawks in two Empire 8 games. He averaged 40.5 minutes, shot 49% (17-for-35) from the floor, 38% (6-for-16) from three-point range, and 89% (8-for-9) from the free-throw line. Townes shot 8-of-16 and connected on three three-pointers for a game-high 25 points on Thursday at Utica. He added four rebounds, an assist, and a blocked shot. On Saturday in a triple-overtime loss to Stevens, Townes scored a team-high 23 points with a game-high 14 rebounds. He went 9-of-19 from the floor, and 3-of-8 from downtown with two assists and a block.
