The third-seeded St. John Fisher College basketball team shot 68 percent in the second half to surge past top-seeded University of Rochester, 61-56, in the third place game of the Wendy's College Classic.  It was the second consecutive year that Fisher defeated the Yellowjackets in the third place game.

With the win Fisher improves to 3-2 overall, while Rochester falls to 4-4.
 
Following a tied score at the half, 23-23, neither team held more than a four point advantage until the final minute of play. 
 
With the score tied at 44 apiece, Charles McVay converted back-to-back layups to put Fisher up for good.
 
Stefan Bock nailed a crucial layup through the lane with 1:33 to play giving Fisher a 56-53 advantage.  On the ensuing Yellowjackets possession, Bock came up with a steal, allowing Fisher to add to its lead after Ryan knocked down two free throws to seal the win.
 
Rochester had the lead or at least a share of it to begin the first half, with its biggest margin 14-7 at the 11 minute mark. 
 
Fisher however went on a 10-2 run, including seven points from Keegan Ryan to give Fisher its first lead of the game, 17-16, with five minutes left in the half. 
 
The first five minutes of the second half featured back and forth action including back-to-back 3-pointers from Adam Ambielli to give Fisher a 31-28 lead. 
 
Ryan led the way with 17 points for Fisher. Ambielli went 3-for-6 from 3-point land to finish with 15 points and four assists.  Bock went for 13 points with two blocks and two steals.
 
Optimystik Kinard finished with 10 points and six boards.
 
Fisher returns to the floor at 2 p.m. next Saturday when it will travel to Buffalo State College.