MBB Has Streak Stopped by Camels

NEW LONDON, Conn. – The Mitchell College men's basketball team saw their eight-game winning streak come to an end Saturday afternoon on the road, falling 82-68 against crosstown rival Connecticut College at the Luce Fieldhouse in non-conference play.

Five Camels scored in double-figures with Andrew Hartel pouring in 19 points on 9-10 shooting off the bench to lead the way. Cam Schainfeld added 15 points and six assists for Conn, while David Murray chipped in 14 points and five rebounds, Elias Espinosa had 11 points, and Jarron Flynn contributed 10.

Senior Alfonzo Stokes (Bloomfield, Conn.) finished with a game-high 23 points and 10 rebounds for the Mariners, who lost for the first time since their season opener back on November 9^th. Nine other players scored for Mitchell, yet senior Mikey Buscetto (Waterford, Conn.) was the only one to join Stokes in double figures, delivering 10 points and handing out six assists. Jalen Benson (New London, Conn.) grabbed eight rebounds and added six points for the visitors.

The Camels led wire to wire, growing their advantage to as much as 28 points in the waning moments of the first half. The Mariners were able to trim the deficit to 12 points on a pair of free throws by Benson with four minutes and 16 seconds remaining in the game, however the Camels immediately converted a three-point play to create further separation.  

Conn was efficient shooting the ball all game, finishing 57.4% from the field compared to Mitchell, who shot just 44.4%. The Mariners won the rebounding battle 36-31 and dished out more assists 18-15, yet turned the ball over five more times than the home team, which led to the Camels scoring 31 points off turnovers.

The Mariners (8-2) will look to bounce back on Tuesday, December 13^th, when they visit Springfield College at 7:00 pm. The Camels (8-2) will host Johnson & Wales University on Monday, December 12^th, at 8:00 pm.