Plattsburgh State Men’s Basketball Loses Heartbreaker to Cortland in SUNYAC Tournament
The Plattsburgh State men's basketball team concluded their 2023-24 season with a heartbreaking 78-77 overtime loss to Cortland in the SUNYAC Tournament First Round. The game featured 15 lead changes and ended with a buzzer-beating three-pointer by Cortland's Kendall Arcuri.
By the Numbers- Plattsburgh's Dylan Trombley led with 18 points and 4 rebounds.
- Ikechukwu Ezike contributed 17 points and 8 rebounds.
- Kevin Tabb recorded a double-double with 14 points and 10 rebounds.
- Arcuri led Cortland with 28 points.
- Both teams shot similarly from the field, with Plattsburgh at 41.4% and Cortland at 42.6%.
- Plattsburgh made 5 of 19 three-pointers and Cortland made 13 of 34.
- Plattsburgh State finishes the season at 14-12 (11-7 SUNYAC).
- Cortland advances to face top-seeded Oswego State on Feb. 23.
- The game saw a competitive first half, ending with a one-point lead for Cortland.
- The second half remained close, with the game going into overtime after a tie at 66.
- Cortland secured the win with a buzzer-beating three-pointer in overtime.
The Plattsburgh State men's basketball team concluded its season with a hard-fought loss to Cortland, ending the careers of four seniors. Despite the defeat, the team displayed resilience in a closely contested matchup, highlighting their competitive spirit throughout the game.
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