Farmingdale, NY- The Mount Saint Mary College Men's Basketball team (5-17, 3-10 Skyline) put up a valiant effort but fell short to the undefeated Skyline opponent, Farmingdale State Rams (21-1, 13-0 Skyline) by a score of 86-69 tonight.

"I am real proud of our effort tonight," said Head Coach Ryan Kadlubowski. "We battled back multiple times, never gave up, and gave ourselves a chance at the end of the game."

Despite facing a tough opponent, the Knights never backed down. Connor Cyran led the way with 13 points, while Jayden Figueroa and Brenden Graham chipped in with 12 points each. The Knights shot 33.3% from the field and 30% from three, showcasing their resilience throughout the game.

Key Moments:

• The Knights trailed by as many as 17 points in the first half but battled back to cut the deficit to 12 before halftime.
• In the second half, the Knights continued to chip away, pulling within five points with five minutes remaining.
• However, the Rams responded with a crucial run to seal the victory.

Looking Ahead:

The Knights will look to bounce back from this tough loss when they host the College at Old Westbury on Saturday, February 10th at 2:00 PM.

Takeaways:

• The Knights lost a close game to the undefeated, Farmingdale State Rams. 
• Connor Cyran, Jayden Figueroa, and Brenden Graham led the scoring effort for the Knights.
• The Knights will look to build on their effort and get back in the win column on Saturday.