CONTACT: Justin Hoyt, (518) 629-7898, j.hoyt@hvcc.edu
FOR RELEASE: Immediate, Thursday, Jan. 26, 2012
The Hudson Valley Community College men's basketball team (15-6) defeated Fulton-Montgomery Community College (14-6) 77-59 on Thursday afternoon.
The Vikings jumped out to a 21-7 lead in the opening half, setting the tone for the rest of the game. Kalik Parker (Ragsdale (NC)/Greensboro, NC) led the way with 23 points and Conor Maisch (Coleman Catholic/Kingston) racked up a double-double, recording 15 points and 10 rebounds. Jacob Palmer (Coleman Catholic /Kingston) added 18 points and Jeffrey Kruzinski (Mohonasen/Schenectady) chipped in 17 in the decisive 18-point victory.
The Vikings host Columbia-Greene Community College on Saturday, Jan. 28 at 1 p.m.