The SUNY Cobleskill men's basketball team will host the 2024 North Atlantic Conference Championship game on Saturday, February 24, facing off against Husson University at the Fighting Tigers' Iorio Gymnasium at 1:00 p.m. est. The winner will earn the conference's automatic bid to the NCAA Division III Championship Tournament. SUNY Cobleskill secured their first NAC Western Division Championship by defeating SUNY Delhi with an 84-82 margin, improving their overall record to 17-10. The Eagles of Husson University clinched the NAC Eastern Division Championship by overcoming the University of Maine-Farmington with a 74-68 victory in overtime and currently hold a season record of 22-5. SUNY Cobleskill's offense is led by Kobe Long, who averaged 22.0 points per game and boasts impressive shooting percentages. The team also relies on key players including Andre Starks, Jeremy Rosario, Markel Jenkins, and Iziah Pigott, with head coach Justin Maxwell guiding their significant improvement from 3-20 in 2022 to 18-9 in 2024, culminating in a league championship appearance. Admission to the game is free, and it will be broadcasted online via the Fighting Tiger Sports Network at: SUNY Cobleskill (team1sports.com).

By the Numbers
  • SUNY Cobleskill's overall record: 17-10
  • Husson University's season record: 22-5
  • Kobe Long's average points per game: 22.0
  • Admission to the game: Free
  • Broadcast of the game: Available online
State of Play
  • SUNY Cobleskill to host NAC Men's Basketball Championship game on Saturday, February 24 at 1:00 p.m. est
  • Winner earns the conference's automatic bid to the NCAA Division III Championship Tournament
  • Kobe Long leads SUNY Cobleskill's offense with remarkable shooting percentages
  • Head coach Justin Maxwell has led significant improvement in the team's performance
  • Admission to the game is free, with online broadcast available
Bottom Line

The SUNY Cobleskill men's basketball team will host the NAC Men's Basketball Championship game, with the winner earning a spot in the NCAA Division III Championship Tournament. Led by standout player Kobe Long and coach Justin Maxwell, the team has shown significant improvement, culminating in a league championship appearance. Admission to the game is free, and it will be available for online viewing.