CANTON, N.Y. – The Mustangs traveled to Canton where they would face the Roos in a pivotal SUNYAC matchup ultimately losing their final game on the road 85-79.
THE BASICS:

• Team Scores: Morrisville 79, Canton 85 (halftime: Canton 44-38)
• Location: Roos House, Canton, N.Y.
• Records: Morrisville 9-15, 8-9 SUNYAC, Canton 5-19, 4-13 SUNYAC

 
WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW:

• Morrisville struggled early as they saw themselves down 30-15 late in the first half.
• The Mustangs would end the half down 44-38 despite a late 23-14 run due to their strong paint presence.
• The second half began with plenty of scoring action as the Mustangs clawed their way within one point with 10 minutes remaining.
• Morrisville and Canton would continue trading buckets paving the way for the Roos to go up 78-74 with two minutes remaining.
• Avion Grainger (Syracuse, N.Y.) would drain a three bringing the Mustangs within one point.
• Down 79-82, Morrisville had multiple chances but couldn't capitalize while Canton would seal the game at the free throw line where they would win 85-79.
• Jacob Works (Liverpool, N.Y.) would end the game as Morrisville's leading scorer with 18 points.
• Jalyn Moorehead (Rochester, N.Y.) contributed 15 points and three steals.
• Canton was led by two 20+ point scorers, Jahdeuir Reese and Lateef Johnson Jr.
• Johnson Jr. collected 16 rebounds while dishing out eight assists and blocking five shots.
• Bryon Stren scored 12 points for the Roos and snagged eight rebounds.

 
WHAT'S NEXT:
 

• Morrisville returns home next weekend on Saturday as they host the Cortland Red Dragons for the final regular season game.

 
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