Syracuse, NY - The men hosted Monroe Community College for their first regional matchup of the season.

The back and forth first 20 minutes of play resulted in a close 49-45 score at halftime with the Lazers trailing. Sophomore Alex Pagan had a huge first half with 17 points and went 5-5 from three. Pagan led the team finishing with 23 points with 7 threes. LaMar Matthews had 22 points. The Lazers were unable to take the lead over the Tribunes in the second half finishing with a 87-74 final.

The men are back in action this Thursday, November 7th for a 7:30pm tip-off against Tompkins-Cortland Community College.

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