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Sports Update 11-27-09: M. Cagers Rebound Against Toledo, as Dale Narrowly Misses Triple-Double
November 27, 2009 - 12:00amCheck Monday's edition of The Cornell Daily Sun for additional coverage
Cornell 78, Toledo 60
The men’s basketball team rebounded from its loss to Syracuse on Tuesday night with a resounding 78-60 win over the University of Toledo today at the Daskalakis Athletic Center in Philadelphia, Pa. Senior forward Ryan Wittman led Cornell with 20 points, and was one of four Red players to score in double-figures. Senior center Jeff Foote picked up his second consecutive double-double with 12 points and 12 rebounds.
However, the real story on the day was senior guard Louis Dale narrowly missing what would have been the first triple-double in Cornell men’s basketball history, falling short by one assist and one rebound.
The Red led by 14 at halftime, but the Rockets would battle back to within three, largely due to the efforts of freshman guard Stephen Albrecht, who hit a barrage of tough shots to keep his team in the game. However, Cornell’s defense responded to the Rockets' threat, successfully limiting its opponent’s shooting opportunities as the second half progressed.
With less than a minute remaining, head coach Steve Donahue emptied his bench, as the Red ran out the clock en route to a comfortable 78-60 victory, ending its two-game losing streak.
Cornell continues play in the Legends Classic tomorrow against Vermont at 2 p.m.
