CONTACT: Kristan M. Pelletier, (518) 629-8063, k.pelletier@hvcc.edu
FOR RELEASE: Immediate, Sunday, Jan. 25, 2009
In a battle of two of the top teams in Region III, the Hudson Valley Community College men's basketball team (17-2) defeated Herkimer Community College, 71-69, in overtime Saturday afternoon.
Pat Lanoue (Hoosic Valley HS/Troy) recorded a game high 22 points to lead the Vikings and also added five rebounds. Matt Harte (Lansingburgh HS/Troy) added 10 points and Ian Austin-Michaud (Ichabod Crane HS/Valatie) contributed seven assists, along with 10 points.
The team is back in action Monday evening, when they travel to Adirondack Community College.