CONTACT: Kristan M. Pelletier (518) 629-8063; k.pelletier@hvcc.edu
FOR RELEASE: Immediate, Tuesday, Feb. 3, 2009
The Hudson Valley Community College Men's Basketball team (21-2) used a strong defensive effort in the second half to defeat Broome Community College, 58-42, Tuesday evening.
Leading 27-26 at the half, the Vikings held the Hornets to 16 second-half points to pull away for the victory. Ramel Alexander (Albany HS/Albany) led the Vikings with 19 points and six rebounds.
The team is back in action on Thursday, Feb. 5, when they travel to face Mohawk Valley Community College.