SUNY New Paltz Men's Basketball secured a spot in the SUNYAC Finals after an 80-59 victory over Oneonta, marking their third ever finals appearance and first since 2003.

The Big Picture

The Hawks' dominant win showcases their program's historic success and resilience, overcoming a team that had previously swept them in the regular season.

By the Numbers
  • 19 wins in the year - the most in program history
  • SUNY New Paltz shot over 50% from the field and 61.5% from 3-point range
State of Play
  • Hawks face the top-seeded Lakers in the SUNYAC Championship after the Lakers defeated SUNY Cortland in the other semifinal
  • Oswego won both regular season matchups against the Hawks
Bottom Line

SUNY New Paltz's impressive victory not only secured a finals spot but also highlighted their exceptional performance and determination, setting the stage for a challenging matchup in the upcoming championship game.