Brockport, NY - SUNY Brockport defeated Keuka, 88-57, on Friday night at Jim and John Vlogianitis Gym in Brockport, NY. Brockport improves to 11-8 overall and 9-1 in the Empire 8. Brockport has now won four games in a row and won eight out of the last 10.
Prior to tip-off, the Golden Eagles held a short ceremony to honor
Mekhi Beckett for recently joining the 1,000-Point Club, adding a special moment to the evening.
Tony Arnold stood out for the home team by leading with seven assists and contributing four steals in his game as a guard.
Zachary Rice made an impact with 14 points and also added three steals, making him a key player on both ends of the court.
Mekhi Beckett led with 16 points, including four 3-pointers, showing his efficiency from beyond the arc.
Jakhi Lucas contributed significantly with 11 points and tied for the team lead with four steals, showcasing his defensive prowess.
Alex Tavarez also made a notable defensive contribution with two steals in his performance.
In the first half, the home team established a strong presence on the court, scoring 42 points against the Wolves' 31.
Tony Arnold contributed significantly with multiple assists and a key layup, helping to maintain a lead.
Mekhi Beckett was effective from beyond the arc, hitting two 3-pointers, and
Jacob Oka added stability with crucial rebounds and free throws in the final minutes. The team capitalized on the Wolves' turnovers, using them to extend the advantage. Brockport outrebounded the Keuka Wolves, 46-29, for the game, further asserting their dominance on the boards.
In the second half,
Zachary Rice played a key role for the home team, contributing with multiple steals and fast-break dunks, which helped extend the lead.
Colby Jordan also added a layup and a tip-in, while
Nathaniel Gordon and
Alex Tavarez each connected on 3-pointers to fuel a scoring surge.
Jakhi Lucas closed out the half strong with a pair of 3-pointers, helping the home team outscore the Wolves 46-26 in the half, resulting in a dominant performance. Brockport shot 14-for-32 from 3-point range to tie a season-high in makes from deep.
The Golden Eagle bench outscored Keuka's bench, 46-16, highlighting the depth and effectiveness of Brockport's roster.
Brockport is back home at The Vlog on Saturday for a 4pm tip-off against Elmira for more conference play.