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St. John Fisher University Athletics

Max M vs. Geneseo
Jennifer Kwiatkowski
76
Winner St. John Fisher SJF 10-6,6-1 Empire 8
65
Hartwick Hart 7-9,1-6 Empire 8
Winner
St. John Fisher SJF
10-6,6-1 Empire 8
76
Final
65
Hartwick Hart
7-9,1-6 Empire 8
Score By Periods
Team 1 2 F
St. John Fisher SJF 42 34 76
Hartwick Hart 36 29 65

Game Recap: Men's Basketball | | Bobby Papalouizos, Assistant Athletic Communications Coordinator

Three Cardinals Score Double Digit Points in Victory Over Hartwick

ONEONTA, N.Y. – The St. John Fisher men's basketball team used a balanced scoring effort and strong defensive play to secure a 76-65 Empire 8 Conference road victory over Hartwick College on Friday night inside Lambros Arena.

The Cardinals improved to 10-6 overall and 6-1 in Empire 8 action, while the Hawks dropped to 7-9 overall and 1-6 in conference play.

Sophomore Maximus Michalski led Fisher with 17 points and nine rebounds, shooting 6-of-11 from the field and 5-of-8 from the free-throw line. Sophomore Andrew Violante and sophomore Alex Hayes each added 15 points, with Hayes going a perfect 6-of-6 from the foul line.

Violante also contributed four rebounds and three assists, while Hayes finished with five rebounds and three assists of his own. Junior Max Schneider chipped in seven points, and Fisher received key bench contributions from Jack Janes and Giovanni Schillaci, who scored five points apiece.

How It Happened

The Cardinals came out aggressive on both ends of the floor building an early double-digit lead behind efficient shooting and defensive pressure. Fisher led by as many as 11 in the opening half and carried a 42-36 advantage into the break.

Hartwick made several attempts to close the gap in the second half, cutting the deficit to four on multiple occasions, but the Cardinals responded each time with timely baskets and strong execution. Fisher leaned on Michalski and Violante during key stretches, while Hayes delivered a late offensive rebound and put-back that pushed the lead back to eight with just over two minutes remaining.

The Cardinals sealed the victory at the free-throw line, finishing 21-of-26 from the stripe, including several makes in the final minute to preserve the road win.

Game Notes

  • Fisher forced 17 Hartwick turnovers and converted them into 21 points
  • The Cardinals outscored the Hawks 38-32 in the paint and finished with 15 fast-break points.
  • Fisher held Hartwick to 18.2% shooting from three-point range.
  • Michalski led all Cardinals with nine rebounds and added four steals and a block.
Up Next
The Cardinals head to Albany, for a conference contest against Russell Sage. Tipoff is set for 4 PM.
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