The SUNY Cobleskill men's basketball team secured the first NAC Western Division Championship in program history with a thrilling 84-82 victory over SUNY Delhi. The dramatic win propelled the Fighting Tigers to a 17-10 overall record, earning them the right to host the league's championship game on February 24. The loss marked the end of the Broncos' season, concluding with a 14-13 overall record.

By the Numbers
  • SUNY Cobleskill's Kobe Long scored a career-high 36 points, going 11-for-18 from the field, including 8-of-11 from three-point territory.
  • Sophomore guard Kobe Long logged 22 points in the first half alone.
  • The Fighting Tigers' senior guard Andre Starks contributed 14 points, five rebounds, and four assists.
  • SUNY Cobleskill's Markel Jenkins secured 11 rebounds during the game.
State of Play
  • SUNY Cobleskill secures the NAC Western Division Championship, a historic achievement for the program.
  • The Fighting Tigers will host the 2024 NAC Championship game against the Eagles of Husson University on February 24 at 1:00 p.m. at the Iorio Gymnasium, with the conference's automatic bid to the NCAA Division III National Championship Tournament at stake.
Bottom Line

The SUNY Cobleskill men's basketball team made history by clinching the NAC Western Division Championship, led by Kobe Long's standout performance. The upcoming championship game against Husson University presents an opportunity to secure a spot in the NCAA Division III National Championship Tournament, marking a pivotal moment for the team.