Men's Basketball Drops Match Against University of Valley Forge 
(written by James Daniel Padilla, SID) 

The Cougars' men's basketball team played in their 16th match of the season against University of Valley Forge on Friday night at 8:00pm. The Cougars dropped the match by a score of 77-88 making them 4-12 so far this season.

Cougars had three players in double figures. Junior Guard Justin Sutton (Brooklyn, N.Y.) led the Cougars in scoring with 27 points shooting 50% on the 3 point line while also contributing 5 rebounds and 2 steals in 38 minutes of play. Sophomore Guard Joancarlo Bonilla (Woodside, N.Y.) scored 21 points shooting 5% on the 3 point line in 30 minutes of play. Freshman Small Forward Basheeru Camara (Bronx, NY) scored 11 points while also contributing a team-high 6 rebounds, team-high 3 assist and 2 steals in 28 minutes of the match.

For the Patriots, Alex Sanchez led his team to the win with 25 points, 6 rebounds, and 4 assist in 29 minutes of play.

Cougars play again next week by traveling away to go against conference rival York College on Monday, January 22nd at 7:30pm.

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