The SUNY Cobleskill men's basketball team secured a hard-fought 73-65 home victory over Eastern Nazarene College in North Atlantic Conference (NAC) action, concluding their regular season with a 15-10 overall record, including a 10-4 mark in NAC competition. The Lions of Eastern Nazarene College finished the season at 7-18 overall and 4-10 against league opponents. Senior center Markel Jenkins played a pivotal role in the victory, contributing defensively and facilitating scoring opportunities for his teammates including senior swingman Devin Dennard. The guard tandem of seniors Andre Starks and Iziah Pigott sealed the win by going six-for-six from the free-throw line in the closing minutes. Starks led the game with 27 points and 12 rebounds, while Pigott added 17 points and Dennard contributed 10 points. The Fighting Tigers now await the seedings and game times for the 2024 NAC Western Division Championship Tournament in Morrisville, N.Y. on February 16th and 17th.

By the Numbers
  • Fighting Tigers' overall record: 15-10
  • Lions' overall record: 7-18
  • Andre Starks' game-high points: 27
  • Andre Starks' rebounds: 12
  • Iziah Pigott's points: 17
State of Play
  • SUNY Cobleskill concludes the regular season with a 15-10 overall record and a 10-4 mark in NAC action
  • The Lions of Eastern Nazarene College finish the season at 7-18 overall with a 4-10 record against league opponents
  • The 2024 NAC Western Division Championship Tournament is set to take place in Morrisville, N.Y. on February 16th and 17th
What's Next

Cobleskill awaits seedings and game times for the 2024 NAC Western Division Championship Tournament in Morrisville, N.Y. on February 16th and 17th.

Bottom Line

The SUNY Cobleskill men's basketball team demonstrated resilience in securing a crucial victory to cap off their regular season, with key contributions from senior players. As they prepare for the upcoming championship tournament, the team's performance underscores their potential for continued success in postseason play.