Sussex Defeats SUNY Ulster 74-71

The Sussex County Community College Men's Basketball team defeated SUNY Ulster Senators on Tuesday evening 74-71.  The Skylanders and Senators played the game right down to the buzzer.  Sussex went ahead of SUNY Ulster with 2 free throws from Jesus Romero to make the score 69-68 Sussex.  SUNY Ulster then took the lead 70-69 with a tough shot in the paint with 11 seconds in the game.  The Skylanders then ran right back down the court with a strong pass from Jesus Romero to Christian Archer for a layup to make the score 71-70 with 5 seconds to go in the game.  The SUNY Ulster Senators made one more attempt to go ahead.  Christian Archer intercepted a pass near mid-court and was then fouled.  Archer made two free throws to make the final score 74-71.  

Christian Archer led Sussex with 24 points and 13 rebounds.  PJ Ross had 18 points and 7 rebounds.  Nate Akilu contributed 14 points and 12 rebounds.  Jesus Romero had a strong game with 7 points and 10 assists.  David Forzani ran the offense throughout the night dishing out 5 assists and adding 8 points.  Hamadi Martin and Jalil Golden both came off the bench to contribute to the victory.  The Skylanders improve to 13-7 on the season and 7-2 at home.