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CONTACT: Matt Palisin,
Sports Information Dept.

DATE: Sat., Feb. 17, 2007

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Men's Basketball

End of the road

CORTLAND, N.Y. -- Fredonia State fell to Cortland 80-73 in the Devils' final game of the season.

The Blue Devils had a chance to knock Cortland (10-15, 6-10 SUNYAC) out of the SUNYAC post-season, but were unable to play the role of spoiler. With the win, Cortland clinched the eighth and final spot in the conference tournament.

In a game that was close throughout, Fredonia State led as late as 10:55 into the second half, 52-50.

Only five players would figure in the scoring for the Devils, with each of them reaching double digits.

Seniors Taha Alassari (Brooklyn/Sweet Home) and Kevin Reichlmayr (Rochester/Aquinas Institute) had 17 apiece. Brad Cooper (Forestburgh/Monticello) and Adam Smith (Fredonia/Fredonia) had 14 each. Kyle Gordon (Canandaigua/Canandaigua) finished with 11 markers.

Cortland was led by Dave Maggiocomo with 18 off the bench. As a team, the Red Dragons connected for 14 three-pointers in 28 attempts.

Fredonia State finishes the season at 6-18 overall and, 3-13 in the SUNYAC.

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