KEUKA PARK, N.Y. — A second-half comeback from the Keuka College Men's Basketball team came up short at the end as the Wolves lost to Cazenovia College 87-80 at the JMW Recreation and Athletics Center on Saturday.

Nana Oteng (Queens, N.Y. / Martin Luther) led Keuka College (2-10, 1-4 NEAC) with a career-best 24 points. James Barnes (Rochester, N.Y. / University Prep) added 14 points and Devin Milton (Opelousas, La. / Beau Chene) recorded the first double-double of the year with 12 points and 10 rebounds.

Cazenovia College 87 at Keuka College 80

The Wolves took the lead in the opening minutes, but Cazenovia would take control and lead throughout the half. The Wildcats led by as many as 10 in the half, but the Wolves kept the game within reach. Kyle Coffin (Newark Valley, N.Y. / Newark Valley) cut the lead to 20-16 as the freshman guard stole the ball and converted the fast-break layup. The Wildcats responded with a three as Cazenovia relied on the deep ball all half. Overall, Cazenovia shot 8-16 from deep and led by nine, 42-33, at the half.

The teams traded baskets early, but Cazenovia extended their lead to 52-38 with 16 minutes left to play. The Wolves roared back into the contest as Keuka scored 14 unanswered over the next three minutes to tie the game at 52-52. The Wolves would tie it one more time on a put-back layup by Devin Milton, tying the score at 62-62 with 8:50 left, but Keuka would never be able to overtake the lead. The teams traded baskets with the margin staying close into the final minute. A second-chance opportunity found Nana Oteng in the corner for a three to cut the Wildcat lead to one, 77-76 with 46 seconds left. Keuka called a timeout, but prior to the huddle, a technical was called against the Wolves. Cazenovia made both free throws and was fouled again on the ensuing possession and drained the pair again to make it 81-76. Overall, the Wildcats were a perfect 10-10 from the line in the second as they held on to defeat the Wolves 87-80.

KC Notes:

• The Wolves now lead the all-time series 28-24. Keuka College is 18-10 at home against the Wildcats, but have not defeated them at the JMW Center since the 2015 NEAC Tournament
• Keuka College attacked the glass strong. The Wolves were +13 in rebounding and collected 20 offensive rebounds. Those led to 20 second-chance points
• Devin Milton set a new career-high in rebounding. It was the first double-double for a Keuka player since James Barnes did it last season
• The Wolves shot 10-12 from line for 83.3%, the best of the season for the Green and Gold

Up Next for Keuka College: The Wolves will remain at home this Wednesday as Keuka College hosts Wells College in a NEAC North matchup. Tipoff between the Wolves and Express is set for 6pm at the JMW Recreation and Athletics Center.