GENEVA, N.Y. — The Keuka College Men's Basketball team faced off against Hobart College on Friday night to kick off the Hobart College Tournament. The Wolves fell short in a 77-61 non-conference matchup.

Will Tehan (Victor, N.Y. / Victor) led Keuka College in scoring with 16 points, including three three-pointers. Akinlana Popoola (Cleveland, Ohio / Padua Franciscan) added 14 points and dished out three assists, while Jaden Keasey (Newport News, Va. / Menchville) controlled the boards with 10 rebounds.

Hobart College 77 vs. Keuka College 61

The Wolves battled in a tight opening to the game, with Makya Morrison (Oneonta, N.Y. / Oneonta) getting Keuka on the board. Hobart capitalized on strong shooting, including five three-points to edge ahead in the first half. Despite a consistent effort by the Wolves, including key buckets from Tehan and Damon Brumfield (Rochester, N.Y. / Irondequoit), Hobart took a 31-24 lead into the break.

Keuka found some offensive rhythm to start the second half, with Keasey scoring the opening two buckets for the Green and Gold. The Wolves cut the lead to single digits multiple times, but Hobart's offense surged past. The Wolves made timely stops of defense, but multiple offensive turnovers hindered their comeback. Tehan added two three-pointers but the Wolves were outpaced by the 61.54% three-point percentage by Hobart. Ultimately, the Wolves fell to the Statesmen 77-61.
 
Up Next for Keuka College: The Green and Gold will face either Penn State Behrend or Buffalo state in their final game of the Hobart College Tournament at 3 p.m. on Saturday afternoon.