CONTACT: Adam Sopris, a.sopris@hvcc.edu, (518) 629-7898 or (518) 416-2137
FOR RELEASE: Immediate, Thursday, November 16, 2023

The Hudson Valley Community College men's basketball team fell to 0-5 on the season after they were defeated 96-80 on the road against Clinton Community College in Plattsburgh, NY on Thursday evening.

The Vikings were led by James Blake II, who finished the game with a team-high 17 points as the Vikings had three individuals reach double-digit scoring. Bo Catherwood had a strong second half scoring 10 of his 14 points after the halftime break. Brandon Gordon also reached double-figures as he finished the game with 15 points with five field goals, including a pair of three-point baskets in the second half.

The men's basketball program returns to the court this Saturday, Nov. 18 as they travel to take on North Country at 3 p.m. in Saranac Lake, NY.