READING, PA – The Alfred University men's basketball team wrapped up the DoubleTree Invitational with a 73-49 loss to Muhlenberg College as part of the scheduled championship on Monday evening.
Following the game, both
Amoi Charles (Elmont, NY/H. Frank Carey) and
Oscar Wolter (Munich, Germany/Lycee Jean Renoir) were recognized as part of the DoubleTree Invitational All-Tournament Team.
Charles totaled 10 points and seven boards. Wolter added nine points and four rebounds for AU.
Zion Baitey (Morristown, NJ/Morristown) finished the game with a team-high 13 points to go with five rebounds and a pair of blocks
"We were not at our best today," Head Coach
Erich Kaempffe said. "A lot of credit to Muhlenberg for their play. They earned the championship. We are excited to get back to work for conference play."
Following an opening 8-0 run by the Mules, the Saxons got on the scoreboard following a three-point shot by Charles. Wolter and
Tyler Hind (Randolph, NY/Randolph) each hit important shots to kept the Saxons within reach in the first half, but an additional scoring run by Muhlenberg had Alfred University trailing 32-24 entering halftime. In the second half, nine of the first 13 points for Alfred University came from three-point territory. Baitey added seven points to close out the game for the Saxons, but consistent scoring efforts by Muhlenberg was enough to come away with the win.
Alfred University will next return to Empire 8 competition at home against St. John Fisher University on Tuesday, January 7 with tip-off slated for 7:30 PM.
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