CANTON, N.Y. – Hilbert College didn't allow a little Thanksgiving break to interrupt their rhythm as the Men's Basketball team extended their non-conference win streak with a 77-66 victory at SUNY Canton this afternoon.

Hilbert converted 7-of-10 at the foul line to pull out the win as four Hawks notched double digit scoring.

HIGHLIGHTS
Jahmel Demery recorded his 6th career and second double-double of the season leading Hilbert with 15 points and a game-high 18 rebounds.  The senior forward made 4-of-9 from the floor and hit 7-of-9 at the foul line while controlling the boards with 14 defensive rebounds.

Shaheem Ellis led all scorers with 18 points and Eric Jackson added two blocks and 15 points, hitting 7-of-10 from the field.

Kyreese Fisher distributed seven assists in 24 minutes and Justin Poumpey added another four assists off the bench.

HOW IT HAPPENED

• Ellis drilled the first shot from downtown just 44-seconds into the game and Quran Briggs lifted the Hawks to a 5-2 lead at 18:29.
• The Roos regained the lead twice more before the break, but Hilbert used a 7-2 run to close the half before Canton knocked down a 3-pointer with 2-seconds left, setting the 35-31 score at intermission.
• Hilbert extended their lead to nine points after three different trips before they stretched the difference to 11 off a pair of Demery makes at the charity stripe. Demery recorded the next five points setting a 14-point spread with just over ten minutes left.
• The Hawks suffered a turnover bug and misfires from the floor as Canton inched closer, pulling within six points.
• Ellis, Jackson and Edward Perez finished the Hilbert push to a double digit lead again as the Hawks held on for their road win.

GAME NOTES

• Hilbert's depth of talent continues to show in the box score.  The Hawks bench almost doubled SUNY Canton's reserves (32-18) while matching the Roos in almost every other category.
• Eric Jackson's nine points (4-of-6 from the floor) led Hilbert at the break as the Hawks connected on 46.9% of their shots from the field (15-32).
• Hilbert got hot in the second period, sinking 15-of-29 from the floor along with making 11-of-17 at the foul line.  Demery produced a double dime second half lifting Hilbert to the win.
• Edward Perez added 10 points, knocking down a shot beyond the arc while shooting 4--for-4 as Hilbert secured their second win over the Roos in two tries.

UP NEXT

Hilbert (4-2) opens Allegheny Mountain Collegiate Conference action this coming week when they host a women's and men's double header against Alfred State November 29th beginning at 5pm.