The Skidmore College men's basketball team suffered an 81-50 loss to the visiting Ithaca Bombers, who established a commanding lead in the first half and maintained their advantage despite Skidmore's improved performance in the second half.

By the Numbers
  • Ithaca led by as many as 41 points in the first half.
  • Skidmore outscored Ithaca 32-28 in the second half.
  • Ithaca capitalized on 19 points off 12 Skidmore turnovers in the first half.
  • Triston Wennersten led Ithaca with 19 points and seven rebounds, making all five of his 3-point attempts.
  • Ithaca made 11 out of 24 (45.8 percent) 3-point attempts in the first half and 15 triples overall on the night.
State of Play
  • The Ithaca Bombers are 11-8 and 6-6 in the Liberty League, tied for fourth place with four teams.
  • The Skidmore Thoroughbreds are 4-15 and 2-11 in the Liberty League.
  • Next up, Skidmore will host Bard on Saturday at 4 p.m. to close out the home weekend.
Bottom Line

The dominating performance of the Ithaca Bombers secured an 81-50 victory over Skidmore College, showcasing their prowess in both the first half and the three-point shooting, while Skidmore faces a challenging season with a 4-15 record.