Staten Island, NY- On Saturday January 12, 2013, the Medgar Evers College Men's Basketball team fell to the College of Staten Island Dolphins 60-55 at the CSI Sports and Recreation Center. The Dolphins improved to 10-2 Overall and 6-0 CUNYAC while the Cougars dropped to 5-9 Overall and 2-4 CUNYAC.
 
These teams have faced in the last 2 CUNYAC Championships, last season going to CSI and in 2010-11 going to the Cougars of Medgar Evers College. The Cougars who were looking to snap a 3 game losing skid, started off great, making their shots, playing good defense. The Cougars started the game on a 11-0 run. They would lead by as much as 24pts. Medgar Evers College outscored CSI 13-2 in pts off turnovers and 16-0 in bench points. One would think, if the Cougars keep playing the way they are, a win won't be far away.

In the 2nd half, everything changed for the Cougars. The Dolphins started to make a comeback little by little. They went on a 13-0 run to cut the lead to 9pts. Medgar Evers College held the lead for nearly 18 minutes of the half. CSI would tie the game at 53, on a free throw from Jonathan Chadwick- Myers, before the Cougars tied the game at 55, on a layup from Michael Taylor. CSI would regain the lead making the next 5 free throws and giving the Dolphins the win.

In the loss, the Medgar Evers College Cougars were led by Senior Forward Winston Douglas. Douglas recorded his 11th double-double, scoring 18pts (3-5 3pt FG-FGA, and 3-5 FT-FTA), grabbed 12 rebounds, tallied 2 assists, a block, and 2 steals. Sophomore Guard Michael Taylor scored 12pts (2-3 FT-FTA) and grabbed 4 rebounds. 

College of Staten Island was led by Bloochy Magloire with 20pts. Javon Cox added 13pts and Jonathan Chadwick-Myers scored 12pts.

The Cougars will be back in action on Monday January 14, 2013, when they play the Saint Joseph's College of Brooklyn Bears, at Brooklyn Technical High School. Game time is 9pm and can be seen live on our website. Just click on the main page and click on the live video link for tonights game.