Elmira, NY -- The Elmira College men's basketball team will travel to Potsdam, NY this Friday, December 5th when the EC men take on Clarkson University at 8:00 p.m. The Purple and Gold will then travel to Canton, NY to compete against St. Lawrence University on Saturday, December 6th at 1:00 p.m.
Last Time OutThe Purple and Gold fell to Hilbert College on November 25th, 79-61.
Gino Leonardi '16 and
Oladapo Badmos '17 led the Soaring Eagles with 16 and 12 points, respectively.
Moving On UpWith two made three-pointers against Hilbert College on November 25th,
Neil Randolph '15 has upped his career total in three-point baskets to 135 to take sole possession of eighth place on the all-time list in EC history. Randolph is five made three-point buckets away from moving into sole possession of seventh-place all time. The record is held by former teammate
Josh Keys '14 who concluded his career last spring with a total of 259.
Leonardi Career-HighGino Leonardi '16 led the Purple and Gold against Hilbert with 16 points and nine rebounds. This performance saw Leonardi achieve career-highs in both points and rebounds in a single-game. His previous career-high in both categories came on November 15th of this season when he posted seven rebounds and scored four points in the 57-56 win over Oswego State.
Leading The WayNeil Randolph '15 has led the Soaring Eagles offensive efforts this season, averaging 11.3 points per contest.
Oladapo Badmos '17 sits behind him with 9.7 points per game while
Gino Leonardi '17 trails with 7.7. Badmos has also set up the attack this season, leading in assists with 3.3 per contest.
David Borelli '15 and Leonardi have done their part in cleaning up the glass this season both posting 5.7 rebounds per game.
