Ice hockey plays last home game; basketball extends streaks

Men’s basketball extended its winning streak to four, knocking off Clarkson University, 66-45. The Thoroughbreds (13-7, 7-4 Liberty) have held their last three opponents under 50 points. Tanner Brooks ’16 recorded a double-double with 12 points and 10 rebounds, Perun Kovacevic ’15 added 10 points and 10 boards and Aldin Medunjanin ’16, Erik Sanders ’16 and Eric Lowry ’16 each chipped in 11 points. The team travels to St. Lawrence University at 8 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 11.

Women’s basketball notched its third straight win, topping Clarkson University 64-53.  Lindsey Davis ’15 scored 11 of her 14 points in the second half, hitting a 3-pointer with 57 seconds left to put the game out of reach. Molly McLaughlin ’15 and Jordyn Wartts ’14 tied for a team-high, each scoring 16 points. The Thoroughbreds (9-11, 4-7 Liberty) take on St. Lawrence University at 6 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 11.

Men’s hockey played its final two home games of the regular season, falling 3-2 in overtime against Saint Michael’s College, and dropping a 3-0 contest against No. 9 Norwich University. Dave Dupuis ’14 potted both goals for the Thoroughbreds (7-10-7, 3-8-6 ECAC East) against the Purple Knights, and Vlad Gavrik ’14 and Marc Cibelli ’17 each recorded assists, extending their points streaks to six games. Jack McDonald ’17 made 26 saves against the Purple Knights. Ben Freiberg ’16 stopped 17 shots the first 29:43 against the ninth-ranked Cadets and McDonald closed out the game in goal by turning away 18 shots, including 16 in the third period. The team plays its final regular-season game at Castleton State College starting at 4 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 15. ~ By Dan St. Jacques