SCRANTON, PA – Long-range shooting kept 'Wick in stride early, but Marywood's push after halftime proved the difference in Wednesday's matchup at Insalaco Arena.

THE BASICS

• Final Score: Hartwick 72 Marywood 91

• Location: Scranton, PA | Insalaco Arena

• Records: Hartwick (2-3, 0-0 Empire 8) Marywood (3-1, 0-0 Atlantic East)

BY THE NUMBERS

• Mike Gitz spearheaded the offense, leading with 16 points while shooting 50% from beyond the arc.

• Hartwick posted their best showing from downtown yet, sinking 11 three pointers on the night.

• Xymier Thomas (Binghamton, N.Y.) was aggressive on the boards, tying for a game-high eight rebounds.

HOW IT HAPPENED 
Hartwick returned to the hardwood for a non-conference matchup with the Marywood Pacers after a strong showing at the Stevenson Mustang Classic this past weekend. Long-range threat Mike Gitz (Commack, N.Y.) opened the scoring with back-to-back triples as the Blue and White looked to match the Pacers' high-octane offense.


'Wick continued to stay hot from deep, with Kesean Leonard (Rochester, N.Y.) and Robby Lucas (Clarks Summit, Pa.) knocking down their first threes as the teams traded leads. Marywood held a narrow advantage until Gitz tied the game at 31 with five minutes remaining, then followed with a bucket inside to give the Hawks their first lead. Foul trouble, however, allowed the Pacers to regain momentum and take a six-point edge into halftime.

The three-point barrage resumed for the Blue and White out of the break, as Samaj Barnwell (Stockbridge, Ga.) and Lucas connected from long distance to spark the second-half push. Despite the fast start, the Hawks' offense cooled while Marywood extended its advantage and put the contest out of reach. Still, 'Wick battled to the end, regaining their rhythm and closing the game with a strong effort.

UP NEXT FOR THE HAWKS
The Hawks will prepare for their first home contest this season, taking on St. Elizabeth on Saturday, November 22 at 2PM.

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.