Barnes’ 21 Not Enough for Wolves at SUNY Poly

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MARCY, N.Y. — Junior James Barnes (Rochester, N.Y. / University Prep) scored 21 points for Keuka College but it was not enough as the Wolves fell at SUNY Poly 93-72 on Saturday.

Barnes led Keuka College (3-11, 2-5 NEAC) in scoring. Nana Oteng (Queens, N.Y. / Martin Luther) and Nolan Ivey (Upperville, Va. / Middleburg Academy) each added 12 points in the loss.

SUNY Poly 93 vs. Keuka College 72

The host Wildcats jumped out to a 12-2 advantage over the Wolves on Saturday. The Wolves battled to keep the game in reach. A 10-2 run for Keuka shrunk the deficit to 13, 30-17. Keuka would drop the margin to 12, but it would be as close as it would get for the Wolves as they trailed 48-32 at the half.

Keuka College improved on their shooting from deep in the second half, hitting four threes in the frame. The Green and Gold also went 10-11 from the line, but were unable to cut into the Wildcat advantage. SUNY Poly would usher the game out as they defeated the Wolves 93-72 on Saturday.

KC Notes:

  • The Wolves fall to 9-25 all-time against SUNY Poly
  • SUNY Poly shot 50% from three, going 10-20. When inside the arc, the Wildcats upped their percentage to 62%
  • It was the sixth 20-point game of the season for James Barnes and eighth of his career
  • 12 points marked a new career-high for Nolan Ivey

Up Next for Keuka College: Keuka College returns home on Wednesday as the Wolves will host the Mustangs of Morrisville State. Tipoff from the JMW Recreation Athletics Center is set for 6pm.