Pioneers Can't Rally all the way Back

Trailing by 16 points with 12 minutes left, the Alfred State College men's basketball team rallied to within three but were unable to capitalize on a few chances in the final minute and fell 77-72 to Mercyhurst North East.  ASC is now 10-14 overall and 4-5 in conference play.

Rasean Parris (Brooklyn/Benjamin Banneker) led ASC with 19 points while Brendan Letteer (Odessa Montour) added 13.  Jose Stable (Brooklyn/EBC Bushwick) added 12 off the bench while Neil Wilson (Ft. Worth, TX) chipped in 10.

The Pioneers host Jamestown CC on Tuesday to start a pivotal three-game week.  Tip-off with the Jayhawks is scheduled for 7:30 p.m.