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SUNY Oneonta Red Dragons Fall to Oswego in Men’s Basketball Semifinals
By MICHAEL CUSACKSUNY Institute for Local NewsOSWEGO
The SUNY Oneonta men’s basketball season came to an end on Friday, February 27, when the Red Dragons fell 83-69 to the SUNY Oswego Lakers in the State University of New York Athletic Conference Tournament semifinals, held at SUNY Cortland’s Corey Gym. Oswego got out to a fast start and their balanced play allowed them to maintain control. Oneonta finished the 2025-2026 season 17-9 overall.
Oswego took the lead early, opening the game with a 10-2 run that forced Oneonta to play a game of catch-up for the majority of the first half. The Lakers built a 38-25 halftime lead after Jayson McGhee knocked down a three-pointer in the closing seconds of the first half, sending the Red Dragons into the locker room to try and make some needed adjustments.
Oneonta, which finished the season with a program-best 15-3 in the SUNYAC league, struggled to find consistency on the offensive end against Oswego’s overwhelming defense. The Red Dragons shot below all their season averages and were outrebounded in key stretches, limiting second-chance opportunities to cut the deficit.
Sophomore guard Pat Evans led Oneonta with 27 points and nine rebounds, delivering several tough finishes at the rim to keep his team within striking distance. Sophomore forward Cam LaClair added 13 points and 11 rebounds, recording a double-double. Sophomore guard Nate Cohen contributed 10 points and eight boards as well.
