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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