Pioneers win Consolation Game

The Alfred State College men's basketball team erased a 45-42 deficit with a 33-6 run in the 2nd half en route to a 79-57 victory over Dean College in the consolation game of the ASC Tournament.  ASC enters the Thanksgiving break with a 6-5 record.

Neil Wilson (Fort Worth, TX) led the Pioneers with 18 points while Dan Foley (Irondequoit) chipped in 17 points, five assists, and five rebounds.  Terell Williams (Rochester/Marshall) also finished in double figures with 15 points.  Travis Brannen (Elmira Free) finished with nine and Chris Lorenzo (Syracuse/Corcoran) chipped in seven points and five assists off the bench.

Jason Watkings led Dean with 13 while Josh Hodge finished with 12.  Brian Bernadin finished with 10 points and 10 boards.

Alfred State led 37-35 at half but outscored the Bulldogs 42-22 in the second half behind 60.9% shooting (14 for 23). 

ASC has nine days off before hosting Finger Lakes CC on Tuesday December 2 at 7:30 p.m.

In the tournament finals, Rockland CC defeated Jefferson CC in a tight match-up 70-64.  Tournament MVP James Beckford finished with 11 points and seven rebounds while John Oakes came off the bench and led the team with 14.  Dennis Oglesby led the Cannoneers with 18.

Joining Beckford on the All-Tournament team was teammate Angel Gonzales, Kadeem Nicholas and Chris Noel from Jefferson CC, Dan Foley from Alfred State, and Jason Watkings from Dean.