In a sold out Jorgenson Center Gymnasium, the nationally ranked Mohawk Valley Men's Basketball team never trailed and defeated the Herkimer Generals, 79-53. 

The Hawks utilized their balanced attack, as they have all season, with 5 players in double figures and led by Jordan Drain's 21 points and 10 rebounds. 

Daniel Barrera had another impressive high flying performance with 16 points and 11 rebounds on 7 for 9 shooting from the floor.  Ike Sheppard controlled the paint all evening with a strong and efficient 12 points 12 rebound performance. 

Sophomore Guards Travis Gray and Jamir Smith were impressive as well all game long. Travis Gray added a powerful and efficient 10 point, 7 assist, 6 rebounds performance from the point guard position and Smith continued his stellar play with 11 points 5 rebounds and 4 assists. 

On the defensive end of the floor, Sophomore Canisius Transfer Asa Beyah picked up full court from the moment he stepped on the floor and made it difficult for the generals to get into the a flow all afternoon, in addition to having 7 points. 

"I'm very proud of the way we have been defending. Certainly, we are receiving contributions from so many different guys and playing unselfish basketball on the offensive end, but we have gotten to a point where we are beginning to prove that we can be one of the best defensive teams in the country. Also, I think the crowd gave us a lot of energy, I mean the environment in the Jorgenson Center was so special. My guys really fed off of that." -Harley Fuller, Head Men's Basketball Coach.