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DATE: Mon., Dec. 3, 2007

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Men's Basketball

Cooper's free throws lifts Devils over Pitt-Bradford

BRADFORD, Pa. -- Fredonia State claimed its first win of the season, 57-56, on the road Monday at Pitt-Bradford.

Junior guard Rich Buckmon (Syracuse/Heninger) had 16 points and sophomore guard Brad Cooper (Monticello) added 11 for the Blue Devils (1-4).

Cooper made two free throws in the final seconds to secure the win.

In the process, Fredonia State's Kevin Moore claimed a coaching win over his brother, Andy, head coach of the Panthers (5-2).

The Blue Devils led only briefly early in the first half, and likewise early in the second half, before falling behind 42-35 with 14:05 left in the game. The uphill climb leveled off with 3:37 left when a three-point basket by Cooper forged a 51-51 tie. The scored was tied twice more and the lead changed hands three times down the stretch.

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