ELMIRA, N.Y. – The Hawks picked up a key Empire 8 victory on Saturday afternoon with a 76-70 road win at Elmira.
 
THE BASICS
 

• Final Score: Hartwick 76, Elmira 70
• Location: Elmira, N.Y.
• Records: Hartwick (3-6 Overall, 2-2 Empire 8), Elmira (2-10 Overall, 1-4 Empire 8)

 
WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW
 

• The Hawks traded baskets with the Golden Eagles throughout most of the first half.
• However, Hartwick swung the momentum into their favor with just over a minute left in the first as Bobby Connors (Rockville Centre, N.Y.) put the Hawks up by four with a layup off of an assist from Jeremiah Boateng (Springfield, Va.)
• The Hawks pushed their lead to seven points with six second remaining when Connors picked up a steal and hit Cooper Francis (Lynbrook, N.Y.) for a fastbreak layup. 
• Fouled on the play, Francis hit the free throw to give Hartwick a 36-29 lead headed into the break.
• The Hawks continued to pull away in the second half, extending their lead to 15 points midway through the second.
• Elmira chipped away at Hartwick's lead down the stretch, getting within five with just over a minute left to play.
• Kevin Felasco (Liverpool, N.Y.) picked up a steal off of a Golden Eagles rebound, but was fouled and found himself at the line.
• Felasco converted the first free throw, but missed the second.
• However, Francis hustled after the rebound and found Sammuel Prosper (Milford, Mass.) near half court to give Hartwick a fresh shot clock.
• The Hawks worked the ball around and ultimately found Felasco who knocked down a three to put the visitors up by nine.
• Elmira continued to put pressure on the Hawks, committing fouls to put Hartwick on the line.
• The Hawks responded, hitting six straight free throws to ice the game to pick up the 76-70 win.
• Five Hawks scored in double figures with Felasco leading the way with 21 points, nine of which came from behind the arc.
• Francis added 17 points to Hartwick's offensive effort, while Prosper, Connors, and Boateng each chipped in 12 points.

 
UP NEXT FOR THE HAWKS
 
The Hawks continue Empire 8 play on the road with a trip to Sage on Tuesday night.  Tip off is scheduled for 7:30 PM.
 
HARTWICK COLLEGE
 
One of the oldest colleges in the country, Hartwick has continually evolved for 225 years. The College's exciting new chapter is called FlightPath, a future-focused approach to education. Offering a distinctive blend of curricular, co-curricular and real-world work experiences, FlightPath builds on Hartwick's long history of integrating broad-based studies with experiential learning.
 
Hartwick College is a nationally ranked independent college of the arts and sciences located in picturesque Oneonta, NY, in the northern foothills of the Catskill Mountains. The College offers 35 courses of study leading to a bachelor of arts or bachelor of science degree, two master's degrees in the sciences, and a graduate certificate in nursing education. For more information, visit www.Hartwick.edu.