Bard Men’s Basketball Secures Playoff Berth with Thrilling Overtime Victory over Ithaca, 102-97
The Bard men's basketball team secured a playoff spot in the Liberty League with an overtime victory over Ithaca, winning 102-97. The Raptors had to fight until the end, with all five starters scoring double-digit points and senior Rowan Heinze leading with 23 points. This marks the first time Bard has won 14 games in a season, defeated Ithaca twice, won in OT twice against Liberty League teams, and clinched a playoff spot since the 2018-19 season.
By the Numbers- Bard's record: 14-10, 9-8 in the Liberty League
- Senior Rowan Heinze: 23 points
- Lazaros Panagiotounis: 22 points
- Elliot Harris: 15 points, 12 rebounds
- Azriel Almodovar: 14 points, 14 rebounds
- Bard will face RIT to determine whether they will host a playoff game on Tuesday.
- Playoff scenarios: Bard can secure the #4 seed if they win and Union loses against Hobart, or they could earn the #5 seed if they win and Union beats Hobart.
Bard's next game against RIT will determine their playoff game hosting status for Tuesday.
Bottom LineBard's hard-fought victory has secured them a playoff spot, marking significant milestones for the team this season and setting the stage for crucial upcoming games that will determine their playoff seeding and hosting prospects.
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