Finger Lakes Tames Timberwolves, 99-59

CANANDAIGUA -- The Finger Lakes Men's Basketball team defeated SUNY Adirondack 99-59 on Sunday in a battle of the two highest scoring teams in Region III. With the win, the Lakers improve to 9-2 on the season and 6-2 in regional play. 

SUNY Adirondack jumped out to an early lead on the Lakers in part to their three point shooting. The Lakers would rally however. They took the lead 10-9 at the 15:30 mark of the first and began to grow the margin. Allantae Faust hit a fast-break three pointer and followed that up with a dunk off of a Kievonn Banks steal for a 20-14 lead halfway through the first. Over the final 14 minutes of the first half, the Lakers outscored the Timberwolves 37-10 and carried a 47-24 lead into halftime.

Kievonn Banks led the Lakers in scoring and rebounding in the half. He had 16 points and nine rebounds for the Lakers. Brandon Bullock had only four points, but he added seven rebounds, four assists, and two steals for Finger Lakes. The Lakers were able to take advantage of Adirondack's turnovers. The Lakers held a 22-3 advantage in points off of turnovers.

The Lakers came out of halftime fast. They went on a 19-4 run over the first five minutes to start the second half. Mike Lacey made a layup at 9:46 of the second half to build the lead to 50 points, 84-34, as the Lakers continued on to the 99-59 victory.

Kievonn Banks had a game-high 23 points and 11 rebounds for the Lakers. Brandon Bullock and Torry Wright each had 13 points. Bullock also added nine rebounds, five assists, and four steals. Mike Lacey was also in double-digits for Finger Lakes with 10 points off the bench.

The Lakers play their final game of the fall semester next Saturday as they travel to Fulton-Montgomery Community College to face the Raiders. Tipoff is set for 3pm.