DELHI, NY—Trailing by 25 points with 7:21 remaining in the game, it looked like the SUNY Delhi Mustangs had a blowout victory over the Houghton Highlanders all but wrapped up.
 
At that point Jordan Holmes hit a three pointer that began a long and arduous comeback for the Highlanders that would end six points shy of the amazing.
 
Carl Holmes hit his fourth three-pointer of the second half with 18 seconds remaining to draw Houghton within four points. 
 
Moments later another Jordan Holmes three rimmed out and the Highlanders were forced to foul again.  This time the Mustangs sank both from the line, sealing the victory.
 
GAME VITALS
Score: Houghton – 75 | SUNY Delhi – 81
Records: Houghton: 3-5 | SUNY Delhi: 6-7
Venue: Floyd L. Maines Arena, Delhi, NY | Attendance: 151

NOTABLE STATS
>> Holmes and Holmes combined for 42 points, 30 of which came in the second half.  During the final 20 minutes the pair made 11-of-18 shots, including 8-of-12 from long distance.  Carl finished with a career-high 26 points and added eight rebounds and four assists.  Jordan scored all of his 16 points in the second half, adding six rebounds.

>> The Mustangs outrebounded the Highlanders, 42-38, but more tellingly owned the offensive glass, 17-8.

>> Houghton outshot Delhi in the second half, 48%-to-41%, but the Mustangs won the turnover battle, 9-17.

>> Dylan Lambert tallied 15 points for the Highlanders, while teammate Darius Brown added 10 points and eight boards.
 
COACH'S CORNER
"Nice job by SUNY Delhi coming ready to play today.  They played with a chip on their shoulder and it showed on the offensive glass.
 
"It is hard to compete when we give up 17 offensive rebounds.
 
"We made a good fight late.  Proud of our guys for that.
 
"We need to get better.  We will.  Back to the lab on Monday.  Can't wait!" –Coach Corky McMullen
 
UP NEXT
Houghton will take the next three weeks off for final exams and Christmas break before resuming play on the road against SUNY Geneseo on Saturday, December 30 at 2:00 p.m.