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BROCKPORT, N.Y. -- Brockport built a large lead in the first half on blistering outside shooting connecting on 17 of its first 21 shots, then held off Fredonia State in the second half for a 79-64 victory.
The Golden Eagles built a 53-31 halftime lead. Fredonia State would go on to outscore Brockport 33-26 in the second half.
The loss dropped the Devils to 7-6 overall and 2-5 in the SUNYAC.
Amir Billups led the way with 16 points, including connecting on 4 of 5 from beyond the arc.
Kevin Mitchell added 15 points and 5 assists.
Julius Bryant finished with 13 points and 7 rebounds.
For the Golden Eagles (5-7 overall, 3-2 SUNYAC), John Ivy led a balanced attack with 16 points. Four other players also scored in double figures.
The Golden Eagles never trailed in the game as the team exploded offensively in the first half. Fredonia tied the game at 8-8 just over four minutes into the game, but from there Brockport took control. Ivy scored the next basket as the Golden Eagles erupted for a 25-0 run.
Brockport was coming of a 94-70 win Friday over No. 21 ranked Buffalo State.
The Blue Devils play their next four games at home, including 8 p.m. Friday vs. Plattsburgh and 4 p.m. next Saturday vs. Potsdam.
