ELMIRA, N.Y. - The Oswego State men's basketball team used a huge first-half run to take command against Keystone College and never looked back in taking the Elmira College Tip-Off Tournament Title with a 92-81 victory.

THE BASICS

• Final Score:  Oswego 92, Keystone 81
• Location:  Speidel Gymnasium – Elmira, N.Y.
• Records:  Oswego 2-0 | Keystone 1-2

HOW IT HAPPENED

• With only one lead change the entire game, Oswego proved their resilience going up by 22 points in the first half.
• To start the game the Lakers showed their desire to win by going on an 18-1 run.
• Liam Sanborn led the way for the Lakers with 18 points in the victory, going 9-10 at the free throw line.
• Julien Crittendon went 2-3 from beyond the arch and 4-4 on free throws for a total of ten points against the Giants.
• Oswego shot a staggering 84.6% from the free throw line, accounting for 33 of the team's total points.
• The Lakers took the advantage in field goals, shooting 54.6% in the first half and 51.6% in the second for a combined 53.1% from the floor.
• Keystone College stuck with the Lakers in the second half, matching their 46 points, but could not overcome the first-half deficit.
• The Lakers bench shined against the Giants, combining for 26 points and won the rebounding bout 37-25.
• Joe Sullivan takes the Elmira Tip-Off Tournament MVP and Brandan Gartland earned All-Tournament recognition for Oswego.

WHAT'S NEXT

Oswego travels to Potsdam on November 19 as they take on the Clarkson Golden Knights at 7:30 p.m.