HAMBURG, N.Y. – The St. John Fisher University men's basketball team came up just short in a 75–73 overtime loss to Waynesburg on Saturday afternoon at the Hawks Against Hunger event. Fisher moves to 1–1 on the season.

How It Happened
Fisher put together an impressive opening 20 minutes, shooting 47 percent from the field and controlling the glass while building a 43–29 halftime lead. The Cardinals extended the margin early in the second half before Waynesburg responded with a sustained push, highlighted by a 10–0 run midway through the period that swung momentum.

Waynesburg continued to chip away and eventually forced overtime after closing regulation on a late scoring sequence. In the extra session, they struck first and held Fisher without a field goal for the opening two minutes. The Cardinals continued to get stops and reach the line, staying within one possession, but multiple late looks to tie or take the lead did not fall.

Game Notes

• Jonathan McCaffrey finished with 16 points, ten rebounds, and was named to the All-Tournament Team.

• Andrew Violante posted 17 points with five steals. Mekhi Gidney was the third Cardinal with double-digit points, tallying 16.

• Maximus Michalski recorded nine rebounds and four blocks.

• Fisher collected 44 rebounds overall, including 15 on the offensive end.

• The Cardinals forced 21 turnovers and scored 36 points in the paint.

Up Next
Fisher returns home to host Hobart on Tuesday at 7 p.m. in Manning & Napier Gymnasium.