GENESEO, NY – Men's Basketball took a trip to Geneseo for conference play, falling in a 55-72 loss to the Knights.

THE BASICS
Final Score: Hartwick 55 Geneseo 72
Location: Geneseo, NY | Schrader Gymnasium
Records: Hartwick (7-12, 1-9 Empire 8) Geneseo (10-7, 6-2 Empire 8)

HOW IT HAPPENED
Men's basketball headed out to Geneseo, NY to face the Knights in Schrader Gymnasium for an Empire 8 conference matchup. Mike Gitz (Commack, N.Y.) opened the scoring from behind the arc off an assist from Robby Lucas (Clarks Summit, PA).

Hartwick found early success from long range with Samaj Barnwell (Stockbridge, GA) and Lucas combining for five three-pointers– accounting for 15 of the team's 35 first-half points. The Hawks shot 50% from three-point range in the opening half, compared to Geneseo's 21.4%, The Knights answered with the advantage from inside the paint, using their own success from two-point range to help secure a narrow three-point lead going into halftime.  

The Knights carried their momentum into the second half, building their margin. Joey McLaurin (Mastic Beach, N.Y.) brought energy to the Blue and White, handing off an assist to Shane Micallef (Warwick, N.Y.) for three, and notching a fast-break jumper off of a steal. Despite the Hawks' continued effort down the stretch, the Knight's defensive pressure limited Hartwick offensively. Fighting to the buzzer, the Hawks fell to Geneseo with a final score of 72-55.

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.