SYRACUSE, NY – Despite connecting on a season-high 12 3-pointers, ineffective free throw shooting and untimely turnovers proved costly, as the Pratt Cannoneers dropped their Hudson Valley Intercollegiate Athletic Conference game, 83-60, to the Mighty Oaks of SUNY – ESF on Saturday afternoon.
The Cannoneers (4-11, 0-3 HVIAC) were led by Andrew Yaglenski's 26 points, while Akil Philip and Adam Blufarb collected 13 and 11 points respectively. The Mighty Oaks (4-10, 2-1 HVIAC) had three starters score in double digits, highlighted by Henry Pflaumer's 19-point effort.
For the game, ESF connected on 49.3 percent (33-67) of their shots from the field, as compared to Pratt's 36.2 percent (21-58) performance. The Cannoneers were highly effective from beyond the arc – hitting 12-of-31 (38.7%) from three – however, they struggled at the line, hitting just six of 16 attempts.
Defensively, the Mighty Oaks would force 19 Pratt turnovers, including 12 steals, while outrebounding the Cannoneers by a 36-24 margin.
UP NEXT – The Cannoneers conclude their conference road trip when they visit Hyde Park for an HVIAC clash against the Steels of Culinary Institute. A 1:00 pm tipoff was announced.
