Spartans End Season in Loss at Jefferson
A balanced Cannoneers squad was too much for the Cayuga Community College Men's Basketball Team on Saturday, defeating the Spartans 92-67 in the first round of the Region III, Division III playoffs.
The 11th-seeded Spartans (8-16, 4-8) ended their season with Saturday's loss to Mid-State Athletic Conference foe Jefferson Community College (15-8, 7-5), the third time the Cannoneers defeated Cayuga this season. Jefferson, the six-seed in the Region III playoffs, moves on to face the third-seeded Herkimer Generals (20-6, 14-2).
The Cannoneers started on an 8-2 run and led throughout the first half, with the lead growing to 21 with less than two minutes remaining. The Spartans closed the half on an 8-1 run, including a three-pointer by Deonte Holder at the buzzer, to trail 43-29 at the break.
The second half was all Cannoneers. The Spartans cut the deficit to 13 points early in the half, but Jefferson quickly built the lead up to more than 20 and led comfortably the rest of the game.
Forward Isaiah Landres led the Spartans with 16 points, while forward Shaheed Alcide finished with 12 points and 10 rebounds. Guard Stanley Beato finished with 12 points and six rebounds.