ONEONTA, N.Y. - The Hartwick Men's Basketball team continued their Empire 8 conference home slate, falling to the Wolves of Keuka College.

THE BASICS

• Final Score: Keuka 78 Hartwick 55 

• Location: Oneonta, N.Y.

• Records: Keuka (4-8, 1-3 Empire 8) Hartwick (2-11, 2-2 Empire 8) 

WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW

• Hartwick matched up with Keuka College, coming off a thrilling win over SUNY Geneseo on Saturday.

• Keuka could do no wrong on the offensive end to start the match as the Hawks quickly fell behind due to the Wolves' red hot shooting.

• The Hawks did a good job at getting to the free throw line as Cosmo Hardinson (Larchmont, N.Y.) went four for four at the charity stripe in the first half but still could not find a way to pull closer.

• The Royal Blue and White continued to work at shrinking the double digit lead as they headed into the half down by 16.

• With the second half underway, the Hawks continued to struggle to contain the Wolves attack, unable to close the double digit gap.

• Mike Gitz (Commack, N.Y.) led the Hawks in scoring, piling up 17 points, connecting on five three pointers.

• Brian Bonin (Cicero, N.Y.) secured his first double-double of the season, scoring 13 points to pair with ten rebounds.

• Hardinson poured in nine, going a flawless 5-5 from the free throw line as the Hawks could not overcome Keuka's hot start.

UP NEXT FOR THE HAWKS

The Hawks will return to Lambros Arena on Friday, January 17 to face off against Nazareth University. 

About Hartwick College:

Hartwick, often referred to as The Life Balance College, is a private liberal arts and sciences institution in Oneonta, N.Y. Through its distinctive FlightPath approach, Hartwick blends academic excellence, career preparation and an active campus life to help students achieve a balanced and fulfilling college experience. With transparent tuition and a focus on health and wellness, Hartwick prepares students for lifelong success—both professionally and personally.