The men's basketball team won their third consecutive game on Tuesday night against the Schenectady Royals. FM beat the Royals 74-68.
The Raiders jumped out to a 10-3 lead to start the half. Darren Demmitt had the hot hand for the Raiders and drilled a three pointer to go up 24-17. Schenectady took their first lead of the game, 25-24 with six minutes left in the half. Both teams traded baskets until Demmitt hit a last second three to lead 37-33 at the half.
Dante Morgan and Jamal Vazquez started the second half with three pointers to put the Raiders ahead, 43-35. FM's hot shooting started to go cold and the Royals took advantage with 6 minutes remaining, and went on a 15-2 run. With two minutes left Courtney Darnley sank a clutch three pointer to put FM in the lead 72-64. The Raiders sank foul shots down the stretch and secured a 74-68 victory.
Demmitt led the Raiders with 15 points, 8 rebounds, and shot 5 for 7 from the field and 3 for 3 from behind the arc. Morgan finished with 15 points and Darnley sank 12.
FM's next contest will be Sunday, December 3rd when they travel to Broome CC to take on the Hornets.
