Clutch Shot Lifts Lakers Over Timberwolves
CANANDAIGUA, N.Y. - In front of a packed crowd for the Lakers' "Back to the Game" alumni event, the Finger Lakes Community College men's basketball team earned an impressive victory over the visiting SUNY Adirondack Timberwolves by a final score of 74-73.
Freshman James Reaves Jr. (Rochester, N.Y./Greece Athena) led the Lakers in scoring with 24 points. His performance included 6-for-13 shooting from the field and a perfect 9-for-9 from the free-throw line. Reaves Jr.'s clutch and-one play in the game's final moments was the defining moment that helped the team secure a tight victory over the Timberwolves.
Sophomore Andrew Edwards-Ferrell (Rochester, N.Y./U Prep) had a significant impact on the game, contributing 14 points, including an emphatic tomahawk dunk early in the game. His inside presence was vital on both offense and defense as the sophomore forward pulled in 9 rebounds to round out his day. Teammates Jaquan Shears (Rochester, N.Y./Monroe) and Jace Brown (Red Creek, N.Y./Red Creek) each scored 10 points. Shears added 5 rebounds, 3 steals, and an impressive 3 blocks, playing a crucial role on defense. Brown, in addition to his scoring, contributed 9 rebounds to wrap up an impressive day.
Sophomore Slayde Huntley (Herrin, IL./Herrin) added 11 points to the Lakers' tally, including 3 three-pointers, which were key in stretching the Timberwolves' defense. Off the bench, Marvin Reed Jr. (Durham, N.C./Faith Assembly) played crucial minutes down the stretch, contributing 5 points and 2 rebounds to his tally.
The win marks the Lakers' third straight as they head into another regional matchup tomorrow, Sunday, January 28th. The Lakers will matchup with the visiting Vikings of Hudson Valley Community College on FLCC's Putt Moore Court tomorrow at 2 PM.
