CALDWELL FALLS TO FAYETTEVILLE STATE AT ORTHOCAROLINA CLASSIC

12-1-07
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WINGATE, N.C. - Senior forward B.J. Suchy (Ronkonkoma, NY/Our Savior) scored a career-high 26 points as the Caldwell College men's basketball team lost to Fayetteville State, 74-64 in its final game at the OrthoCarolina Classic, hosted by Wingate University. The loss drops the Cougars to 1-2 on the season, while the Broncos improve to 1-3.

Fayetteville State shot a sizzling 64.0 percent from the field in the first half, including 5-of-11 from three-point range, to take a 41-35 halftime lead. The Broncos stayed hot early in the second half, making their first three shots to increase their advantage to 49-39 three minutes into the second period. Four points from Suchy and a three-pointer by senior guard Michael Wise (Whitesboro, NJ/Middle Twp.) ignited an 11-1 Caldwell run that tied the game at 50-50 with 13:14 remaining. Turnovers on the Cougars' next three possessions halted the run and allowed FSU to regain control of the game.

Caldwell closed to within three points, 58-55 after a three from senior guard Hans Stelzer (Selden, NY/Our Savior) at the 9:10 mark. But a three by Phillippe Harris and an Andy Gebru dunk, both following Caldwell turnovers, pushed the Broncos' lead to 63-55 with eight minutes to play. The Cougars would pull to within five points on Suchy's jumper with 4:00 minutes left, but wouldn't score again until only 24 seconds remained on the clock. FSU took advantage of a 14-3 disparity in free throw attempts in the second half.

Suchy carried the Cougars offensively, making 10-of-15 from the floor, including two three-pointers, and 4-of-5 from the line. His 26 points eclipses his previous career best of 24 points, recorded against Holy Family on Feb. 10 last season. Suchy also had a team-best five rebounds. Stelzer finished with six assists and eight points, and senior guard Adam Sabree (Detroit, MI/Renaissance) had nine points and three steals. Gebru and Harris fueled Fayetteville State with 24 and 18 points, respectively.

The Cougars begin Central Atlantic Collegiate Conference play on Wednesday, Dec. 5, when they face Felician College on the road. Game time is set for 7:00 p.m. in Rutherford, N.J.

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