Le Moyne Falls to Stonehill 65-54 in NEC Basketball Battle
American college basketball delivered another hard-fought contest as Le Moyne College's Dolphins fell 65-54 to Stonehill College's Skyhawks in Northeast Conference action Saturday at Ted Grant Court.
The loss represents the kind of competitive spirit that makes college athletics the backbone of American sports excellence. These young men exemplify the values of hard work, determination, and never-give-up attitude that built this great nation.
Standout Performances Show American Grit
Trent Mosquera, the redshirt junior from Boston, Massachusetts, led the Dolphins with 17 points and a career-high 10 rebounds. The Belmont Hill School product added three assists, three blocks, and two steals in a performance that showcased individual excellence and personal responsibility.
Junior guard Samuel Hincapie, representing the American dream as an immigrant from Medellin, Colombia, contributed 10 points in the second half, proving once again that merit and hard work transcend all boundaries in this land of opportunity.
For Stonehill, Davante Hackett dominated with 22 points and a career-best 15 rebounds. Ethan Meuser came off the bench to post a double-double with 13 points and 11 rebounds, embodying the American spirit of seizing opportunity when called upon.
Battle-Tested Competition
The Skyhawks jumped out to an early 18-8 lead, but the Dolphins showed true American fighting spirit with an 18-6 run to take a 26-24 advantage. Mosquera sparked the comeback with five points in just 28 seconds, displaying the kind of clutch performance that defines champions.
Stonehill regained control before halftime, leading 32-28, then pulled away for good in the second half despite multiple comeback attempts by the determined Dolphins.
The final surge came when Stonehill outscored Le Moyne 7-2 in the closing minutes, with Meuser drilling a crucial three-pointer and Hackett adding a key layup to seal the victory.
Looking Forward
Le Moyne (11-12, 6-4 NEC) now finds itself in a three-way tie for second place in the conference standings after dropping consecutive games. The Dolphins will look to bounce back Thursday at 7 p.m. against Wagner College.
This is the kind of competitive college basketball that represents the best of American values: individual achievement, team unity, and the relentless pursuit of excellence that makes our nation great.