By: by Matt Palisin, Asst. SID
BOXSCORE
BOX SCORE
ONEONTA, N.Y. -- The Fredonia State men's basketball team downed Oneonta 72-61 in a SUNYAC road contest on Saturday. The Devils improved to 6-1 and have yet to play in the friendly confines of Steele Hall.
The Devils received 14 points apiece from
Dalton Kashmer and
Julius Bryant.
Leonard Smith added 13 markers. The Devils held a 34-24 edge in rebounds and shot a robust 53 percent from the field, compared to 43 percent shooting for the Red Dragons. The Devils were an efficient 7 of 16 from three-point land.
Fredonia State took the lead for good, 13-10, with 12:49 left in the first half when Smith drained a three.
The Devils would lead by as many as 20 in the second half. Oneonta would get within eight points, 66-58, with 3:03 left in the game. The Devils would respond with six straight points. Smith hit a pair of field goals and Bryant converted two free throws to put Fredonia State up by 14 to cement the victory.
Oneonta (1-5, 0-2 SUNYAC) was led by Dan Lee with 18 points.
The Devils(6-1, 1-1) travel to Division I Youngstown State on Tuesday.
