CONTACT: Kristan M. Pelletier, (518) 629-8063, k.pelletier@hvcc.edu
FOR RELEASE: Immediate, Sunday, Nov. 16, 2008
The Hudson Valley Community College men's basketball team (7-0) came away with a 70-64 victory over Finger Lakes Community College on Sunday, Nov. 16. Leading by 11 at the half, the Vikings were able to hold off Finger Lakes second half rally. The Vikings were led by Ramel Alexander's (Albany HS/Albany) 15 points and seven rebounds and Ian Austin- Michaud's (Ichabod Crane/Valatie) 14 points and 12 rebounds. Garret Bishop (Saratoga Springs/Saratoga) added 13 points and three assists. Ranked 17th in the nation, the men's team next faces RPI's junior varsity team on Thursday, Nov. 20 at 8 p.m.