The Skidmore College men's basketball team overcame a 13-point first-half deficit to tie the game in the second half, but visiting Bard ultimately secured a 75-61 victory, propelled by eight second-half 3-pointers, six of which were scored by Lazaros Panagiotounis, who finished with 29 points and nine rebounds.

By the Numbers
  • Bard made 13 3-pointers in the game.
  • Bard shot 41.9% from beyond the arc and 43.1% overall.
  • Skidmore finished with a 24-16 edge in points in the paint and turned 16 Bard turnovers into 17 points.
State of Play
  • Bard improves to 12-7 overall and 7-7 in league play, positioning them in a mix of six teams separated by one game with two weeks left in the regular season.
  • Skidmore's record stands at 4-16 overall and 2-12 in the Liberty League.
What's Next

Skidmore will host Hobart for the Big Green Scream next Friday, Feb. 9 with a 7:30 p.m. tip-off, followed by a home game against RIT on Saturday at 4 p.m.

Bottom Line

Despite a resilient effort from Skidmore, Bard's sharpshooting from beyond the arc proved decisive, as they claimed a crucial victory to position themselves favorably in a tightly contested league.