In a matchup of 2 nationally ranked programs, Mohawk Valley took on Fulton Montgomery Community College on Thursday evening in a 7:00 PM matchup. In a highly competitive 1st Half, Mohawk Valley headed into the locker room down by 4 points to the Raiders. In the second half, Mohawk Valley came out onto the floor and went on a 17-4 run to get things going for the Hawks. 

A few thunderous dunks by Freshman forward Isaiah Earl, and athletic finishes by Lateef Johnson, sparked the Hawks and gave them a 16 points lead with 6 minutes to go. On the insuing posession, freshman DeKwan Grant had a pass stolen by a Raider defender who took it strong to the rim. The talented freshman sprinted back on defense and met the Raider player at the rim and block the shot, which led to a Jalen Bradberry three off of a pass by Tyruse Boock, to put the Raiders away for good. 

4 Hawks finished the game in double figures and were led by 6'10 Forward Isaiah Earl finishing the game with a double double of 20 points, 11 rebounds. Freshman marksman Jalen Bradberry netted 18 points, had 7 rebounds, and dished out 6 assists. Sophmore guard Tyruse Boock continued his stellar play contributing a double double of 15 points and 10 rebounds, and Lateef Johnson, who was tremendous in the victory, added a double double of his own with 14 points and 12 rebounds. 

"I loved our connection in the second half tonight, especially. Defensively our energy was high, and our activity was exactly where it needed to be. Every day we are continuing to work to be the best versions of ourselves, and today I was really proud of how our guys competed and played with an edge. We received contributions from so many guys tonight, and I think thats going to continue to be the strength of this program as we move forward, regardless of who we are playing."- Coach Fuller said after the victory.