HAMBURG, N.Y. – Stevie Williams poured in a team-high 18 points, but the Fredonia State men's basketball team dropped a 92-77 decision at Hilbert on Wednesday evening.
Williams connected on 6-of-10 shots from the floor, including 3-of-3 from beyond the arc, while adding three steals and a block. Gio Fabre scored 10 points, Nate Mashaw came off the bench to knock down three three-pointers for nine points, and DeAndre Miller added seven points and three assists.
Hilbert built an early advantage and led 49-37 at halftime. The Hawks extended their lead to as many as 20 points in the second half before Fredonia State mounted a brief rally. Ryan Hough sparked the effort with seven points during a stretch that trimmed the deficit to 71-58 with 10:36 remaining.
Hough finished with six points, a team-high seven rebounds, and three blocks, while Brian Kopp contributed six points, five rebounds, two blocks, and two steals off the bench. Jason Douglas added six points and two assists, and Antonio Andrews provided six points in reserve duty.
The Blue Devils shot 46.2 percent from the floor and made 10 three-pointers, but 19 turnovers led to 21 Hilbert points. The Hawks also held a 39-32 rebounding advantage and recorded 29 assists on 38 field goals.
