Lakers Struggle Against Thunderwolves on the Road

SANBORN, N.Y. - The Finger Lakes Community College men's basketball team saw their 3-game win streak snap Thursday night against the Division II Niagara County Community College Thunderwolves. The game marked the team's first matchup of the season and the Thunderwolves would walk away with a 107-64 win. The Lakers' 27 turnovers were the difference maker as they provided extra opportunities for the Thunderwolves at the net.

Sophomore Slayde Huntley (Herrin, IL./Herrin) emerged as the top scorer for the Lakers, delivering an impressive 6-for-9 shooting, including 4 three-pointers on 5 attempts. His contributions from beyond the arc were key to the Lakers' offense. Huntley would also grab 5 rebounds in the process. Freshman James Reaves Jr. (Rochester, N.Y./Greece Athena) enjoyed a career night for the Lakers, contributing 14 points and pulling in 5 rebounds. Reaves would make the most of his opportunities as he made 6 of his 10 shots.

Teammates Andrew Edwards-Ferrell (Rochester, N.Y./U Prep) and Jace Brown (Red Creek, N.Y./Red Creek) each added 8 points. Edwards-Ferrell was a force on the glass, leading the team with 9 rebounds and a block while Brown added 2 rebounds to his tally. Freshman Jaden Hartsfield (Rochester, N.Y./Greece Odyssey) added 4 points, 1 rebound, and 1 steal to his total to round out the evening for the Lakers.

The team will look to get back on track Saturday afternoon when they travel to Watertown, N.Y. to take on the SUNY Jefferson Cannoneers. The Region III foes will tip off at 3 PM on the Cannoneers home court.