Cobleskill, N.Y.: In a game for the top spot in the North Eastern Athletic Conference's (NEAC) North Division; the SUNY Cobleskill men's basketball was out slugged by the visiting Mustangs of Morrisville State by an 84-77 margin. With the loss the Fighting Tigers fall to 7-5 overall including a 2-1 mark in NEAC play while the Mustangs improve to 8-3 overall with a 3-0 record in league play.

In a contest that pitted the Fighting Tigers speed and athleticism versus the Mustang's size and power; Cobleskill held the half time advantage at 49-41. Morrisville then attacked the backboards with a vengeance in the second half to out rebound the Orange & Black 46-to-33 on the night including 19 offensive rebounds which led to 19 helping the visitors break a 70-70 tie with 4:45 left in regulation. The Mustangs used several offensive rebounds to outscore Cobleskill 14-7 down the stretch to put the game in win column.

Senior swingman Dashown Nelson, Brooklyn, N.Y., High School of Telecommunication Arts & Technology/SUNY Broome, once again led the way for Cobleskill with a game high 28 points and eight rebounds while senior forward Anthony McNeil, Gresham, S.C., Union-Endicott High School/SUNY Broome, added 22 points, six rebounds and two blocked shots on the evening. Sophomore forward Antwan Claxton, Bronx, N.Y., Taft High School, was also a factor for the home team turning in a fine all-around effort with: 10 points, 13 rebounds four assists and two blocked shots.

The Fighting Tigers will return to action on Saturday January 12^th when they travel to Lancaster, Pa. to meet the Chargers of Lancaster Bible College with tip-off at 3:00 p.m.