2000-01 MEN'S BASKETBALL WRAP-UP
Decimated by injuries throughout the year, the Clarkson University Men’s Basketball team struggled to a 7-18 overall mark and 3-11 record in the Upstate Collegiate Athletic Association (UCAA) during the regular season and the pre-season projected starting lineup played together just once during the entire season. However, the Golden Knights certainly appear to be laying the groundwork for a quick rise to the top of the UCAA.

Junior guard Nick Redhead (Central Square, NY) finished the season with the third-highest scoring average in the UCAA at 18.1 points per game and was approaching the Clarkson record for most points by a junior before missing two games at the end of the regular season with an ankle injury. Redhead was named a UCAA First-Team All-Star. Sophomore guard Lee Roes (Lowville, NY), who also missed the final two games of the regular season with an ankle injury, finished sixth in the UCAA in scoring at 16.0 points per game. Roes ranked eighth in 3-point field goal percentage and 13th in field goal percentage in the UCAA. He also finished fifth in 3-point field goals made per game and was 17th in rebounding in the UCAA and was named UCAA Honorable Mention. Both Roes and Redhead gained accolades from the UCAA, each garnering a Guard of the Week award from the UCAA during the season.

Leading the team from his point guard position was senior co-captain Eric Saucier (Concord, NH). After missing the first seven games of the season due to a broken foot, Saucier finished the season second in the UCAA in assists at 6.9 per game. His 124 assists give him 357 for his career, which rank fourth all-time at Clarkson.

Also contributing in the backcourt were freshmen Josh Harner (Houston, TX), Kevin Williams (Syracuse, NY), Dan Broderick (Westport, NY)and junior Lenny Williams. Harner was the third-leading scorer for the Golden Knights through the first 17 games of the season, averaging 8.8 points per game off the bench.

Harner was named the UCAA Freshman of the Week in January after posting 42 points in two games against Union and Skidmore. Kevin Williams, Broderick and Lenny Williams each made solid contributions off the bench for the Knights.

Senior co-captain Mark Ruddy (Brampton, ONT) returned from back problems late in the season to help the Golden Knights solidify the frontcourt. Ruddy scored in double-digits in three of the final six games and finished the season as the Knights’ second-leading shot blocker in school history.

Sophomore forward Steve Godlewski also emerged as a solid player down the stretch, scoring in double-digits five times while grabbing 10 or more rebounds twice in the last four games. Freshmen Jim Higgins (Croton-on-Hudson, NY) and Michael Case (Liverpool, NY) also showed improvement throughout the year and look ready to make a larger contribution to the Knights in the future.

February 23, 2001
REDHEAD and ROES GAIN UCAA HONORS
Clarkson University Basketball players Nick Redhead (Central Square, NY) and Lee Roes (Lowville, NY)were honored by the Upstate Collegiate Athletic Association (UCAA) with selections to the UCAA All-Conference teams.

A junior guard Redhead finished third in the UCAA in scoring at 18.2 points per game and was selected to the UCAA 1st Team. Redhead led the Golden Knights in 3-pointers made, free throws made, and rebounding. Redhead scored in double-figures in each of his 23 games played this season, his first with Clarkson after a transfer from LeMoyne.

A sophomore guard, Roes was named UCAA Honorable Mention. Roes ranked in the top 10 in UCAA scoring for the Golden Knights, averaging 16.0 points per contest. Roes also ranked in 3-point percentage and ranked as one of the top guards in field goal percentage in the UCAA.

February 20, 2001
CLARKSON FALLS in FIRST ROUND of UCAA PLAYOFFS
Canton, NY - Rock Battistoni made two free throws with five seconds remaining in the game to help St. Lawrence hold on for a 70-66 win over the Clarkson University Men's Basketball team in the opening round of the Upstate Collegiate Athletic Association (UCAA) playoffs Tuesday night at SLU's Burkman Gymnasium.

The eighth-seeded Golden Knights, who finished the season with a 7-18 overall record, shot 56 percent from the floor in the first half and held a two-point halftime advantage over the Saints. Nick Redhead (Central Square, NY) scored 17 points while both Eric Saucier (Concord, NH) and Steve Godlewski (Schenectady, NY) added 10 points. The Golden Knights were outrebounded 45-30, but forced the Saints into 19 turnovers.

February 19, 2001
KNIGHTS FACE SLU in FIRST ROUND of UCAA PLAYOFFS
The Clarkson University Men's Basketball team finished the regular season with a 7-17 record and a 3-11 mark in the Upstate Collegiate Athletic Association (UCAA) and gained the No. 8 seed in the UCAA playoffs. The Golden Knights will face St. Lawrence University, the No. 1 seed, in the first round of the UCAA playoffs at 8 p.m. on Tuesday, February 20th at Canton.

February 17, 2001
GOLDEN KNIGHTS LOSE to HAMILTON
Potsdam, NY - Kris Fudge scored a game-high 20 points, including 8-for-8 from the free throw line, as Hamilton defeated the Clarkson University Men's Basketball team 71-52 in an Upstate Collegiate Athletic Association (UCAA) league game Saturday afternoon at Clarkson's Alumni Gymnasium.

Justin Stolarczyk added 11 points and Brenden Ferretti scored 10 for the Continentals (17-6, 10-4).

Sophomore forward Steve Godlewski (Schenectady, NY) scored 12 points and grabbed 11 rebounds to lead the Golden Knights, who fell to 7-17 overall and 3-11 in the UCAA.

For the second straight game, the Golden Knights played without guards Nick Redhead (Central Square, NY) and Lee Roes (Lowville, NY), who average close to 35 points per game combined.

February 16, 2001
GOLDEN KNIGHTS DEPLETED SQUAD FALLS TO HOBART
Potsdam, NY - Davidek Herron scored 23 points and grabbed nine rebounds to help lead Hobart College to a 71-60 win over the Clarkson University Men's Basketball team in an Upstate Collegiate Athletic Association (UCAA) league game Friday night at Clarkson's Alumni Gymnasium.

Senior co-captain Mark Ruddy (Brampton, Ontario) scored 17 points to lead the Golden Knights, who fell to 7-16 overall and 3-10 in the UCAA. Steve Godlewski (Schenectady, NY) added 14 points while Kevin Williams (Syracuse, NY) added 12 points and 11 rebounds for Clarkson. The team's two top scorers, Nick Redhead (Central Square, NY) and Lee Roes (Lowville, NY) were both out with ankle injuries.

Joe Corbett scored 14 points and grabbed nine rebounds for the Statemen (17-6, 11-2). Michael Gambino added 11 points for Hobart.

February 13, 2001
ST. LAWRENCE USES LATE RUN to SNEAK PAST KNIGHTS
Canton, NY - Rock Battistoni led four Saints' players in double-figures as St. Lawrence University held off the Clarkson University Men's Basketball team 70-58 in an Upstate Collegiate Athletic Association (UCAA) game Tuesday night at St. Lawrence's Burkman Gymnasium.

Nick Redhead (Central Square, NY) scored 17 points to lead the Golden Knights, who fell to 7-15 overall and 3-9 in the UCAA. Sophomore guard Lee Roes (Lowville, NY) added 15 points while senior co-captain Eric Saucier (Concord, NH) contributed team-highs of six rebounds and seven assists.

February 12, 2001
REDHEAD NAMED UCAA GUARD of the WEEK
Clarkson University junior guard Nick Redhead (Central Square, NY) was named the UCAA Guard of the Week.Redhead, a 6-0 guard, helped guide Clarkson to a 2-1 record for the week. In a 90-84 win over Plattsburgh State, Redhead poured in a game-high 38 points, the highest total any Clarkson player has scored since Josh Ordway scored 42 points in the 1999-00 season opener against Potsdam State. Redhead added six rebounds, three assists, and two steals against the Cardinals. Redhead continued his scoring against Union, contributing 20 points, three rebounds and three assists as Clarkson picked up a 57-51 victory. In the final game of the week, Redhead scored 12 points with six rebounds and three more assists as Clarkson lost a close one to Skidmore 57-55.

February 10, 2001
KNIGHTS FALL to SKIDMORE
Potsdam, NY - Mark Mortensen scored 19 points and grabbed eight rebounds to help lead Skidmore College over the Clarkson Univeristy Men's Basketball team 57-55 in an Upstate Collegiate Athletic Association (UCAA) league game Saturday afternoon at Clarkson's Alumni Gymnasium.

The Golden Knights, who fell to 7-14 overall and 3-8 in the UCAA, trailed by six points with 30 seconds remaining and were just a desperation 3-pointer from Nick Redhead (Central Square, NY) away from beating the Thoroughbreds after pulling within two points with five seconds remaining. Sophomore guard Lee Roes (Lowville, NY) led the Golden Knights with 14 points while Redhead added 12 points. Senior forward Mark Ruddy (Brampton, Ontario) had his best game of the year, scoring 10 points and grabbing 13 rebounds while adding three blocked shots.

UCAA-leading scorer Brian Culkin was held to 14 points, nine below his season-average.

February 9, 2001
GOLDEN KNIGHTS SURPRISE UNION
Potsdam, NY - Nick Redhead (Central Square, NY) scored 11 of his team-high 20 points in the final eight minutes of the second half after returning from an ankle injury to help lead the Clarkson University Men's Basketball team to a 57-51 win over Union in an Upstate Collegiate Athletic Association (UCAA) league game Friday night at Clarkson's Alumni Gymnasium.

Redhead made the third of his three second-half 3-pointers with just 40 seconds remaining to put the Knights up five. Senior guard Eric Saucier (Concord, NH) made two free throws with nine seconds remaining to clinch the win for Clarkson. Saucier added eight rebounds and eight assists Mark Ruddy (Brampton, Ontario) added 11 points and three blocks.

C.J. Rodgers scored 23 points and added 19 rebounds to lead Union (12-8, 6-5). Aaron Galletta added 15 points for the Dutchmen.

February 6, 2001
REDHEAD POURS in 38, KNIGHTS END LOSING STREAK
Plattsburgh, NY - Nick Redhead (Central Square, NY) scored a career-high 38 points on 14-for-21 shooting to lead the Clarkson University Men's Basketball team to a 90-84 win over Plattsburgh State in a non-league game at Plattsburgh's Memorial Hall.

Redhead shot 6-for-11 from beyond the 3-point line in scoring his game-high total. It was the most points that any Golden Knights player has scored since Josh Ordway scored 42 points in the 1999-00 opener against Potsdam State.

Lee Roes (Lowville, NY) added 23 points for Clarkson, which improved to 6-13 on the season, ending a six-game losing skid. Steve Godlewski (Schenectady, NY) added 12 points while Kevin Williams (Syracuse, NY) scored 11 points. Eric Saucier (Concord, NH) led the team in with eight rebounds and 13 assists.

February 3, 2000
CLARKSON FALLS at VASSAR
Poughkeepsie, NY - Steffen Ringlemann scored 15 points while Joseph Nazzaro added 13 point as Vassar College defeated the Clarkson University Men's Basketball team 62-57 in an Upstate Collegiate Athletic Association (UCAA) league game Saturday afternoon at Vassar's Walker Field House.

Nick Redhead (Central Square, NY) led the Golden Knights, who fell to 5-13 overall and 2-7 in the UCAA, with 19 points, seven rebounds, three assists, and three steals. Sophomore guard Lee Roes (Lowville, NY) added 17 points for Clarkson.

The Golden Knights attempted just 20 shots in the first half while the Brewers, who improved to 7-11 overall and 2-7 in the UCAA, had 33 shots. Clarkson was outshot in the game 58-46, but outrebounded the Brewers 36-34.

February 2, 2001
RPI AVENGES MID-SEASON LOSS to KNIGHTS
Troy, NY - Doug Ullrich scored 16 points and Justin Leonard added 11 points as Rensselaer defeated the Clarkson University Men's Basketball team 60-42 in an Upstate Collegiate Athletic Association (UCAA) league game Friday afternoon at Robison Gym.

Nick Redhead (Central Square, NY) scored 20 points and grabbed eight rebounds to lead the Golden Knights, who fell to 5-12 overall and 2-6 in the UCAA. The 6-0 junior guard has led Clarkson in scoring and rebounding for three consecutive games.

Clarkson split the two-game season series with the Redhawks, having defeated Rensselaer 69-57 on January 19th.

January 30, 2001
KNIGHTS FALL IN OT to POTSDAM
Potsdam, NY - Rex Ratliff made a desperation shot from the free throw line with less than a second remaining to send the game to overtime where Potsdam State went on to post a 96-83 win over the Clarkson University Men's Basketball team Tuesday night at Potsdam's Maxcy Hall.

Nick Redhead (Central Square, NY) scored 28 points before fouling out in overtime to lead the Golden Knights, who fell to 5-11 overall. Lee Roes (Lowville, NY) added 26 points while Kevin Williams (Syracuse, NY) scored 13 points for Clarkson. Eric Saucier (Concord, NH) added eight point and 10 rebounds for Clarkson.

Jason Lang led Potsdam with 22 points and Russell Johnson scored 21 points for the Bears.

January 27, 2001
KNIGHTS DROP OVERTIME GAME to HAMILTON
Clinton, NY - Joe Finley scored 22 points and grabbed nine rebounds as Hamilton College escaped with an 85-78 overtime win over the Clarkson University Men's Basketball team in an Upstate Collegiate Athletic Association (UCAA) league game Saturday afternoon at Hamilton's Scott Fieldhouse.

Hamilton outscored the Golden Knights, who fell to 5-10 overall and 2-5 in the UCAA, 16-9 in overtime after trailing by as many as 10 points in the second half. The Golden Knights simply couldn't replace their backcourt quick enough as four guards fouled out.

Junior guard Nick Redhead (Central Square, NY) recorded season-highs of 26 points and 12 rebounds for the Golden Knights. Sophomore forward Steve Godlewski (Schenectady, NY) added season-highs of 14 points and six rebounds while sophomore guard Lee Roes (Lowville, NY) added 12 points for Clarkson. Senior guard Eric Saucier (Concord, NH) grabbed eight rebounds and dished out eight assists. Redhead, Roes, and Saucier all fouled out of the game.

Clarkson shot 56 percent from the field in the first half and held Hamilton scoreless from beyond the 3-point line in the game (0-17).

January 26, 2001
KNIGHTS FALL SHORT IN 2nd HALF COMEBACK
Genevea, NY - Brian Schiele scored 17 points and Joe Corbett added 16 points and 11 rebounds as Hobart College defeated the Clarkson Univeristy Men's Basketball team 80-59 in an Upstate Collegiate Athletic Association (UCAA) league game Friday night.

Junior guard Nick Redhead (Central Squar,e NY) scored 14 points to lead the Golden Knights (5-9 overall, 2-4 UCAA). Freshman guard Josh Harner (Houston, TX) added 12 points while Scott Sherman (Westport, NY) scored 11 points and Lee Roes (Lowville, NY) added 10 points and a team-high seven rebounds for Clarkson.

The Golden Knights outscored Hobart 45-34 in the second half.

January 20, 2001
KNIGHTS VICTIMIZED BY VASSAR BUZZER-BEATER
Potsdam, NY - Avi Kramer bounced in a partially-blocked 12-foot shot from the corner as time expired as Vassar College defeated the Clarkson Univeristy Men's Basketball team 67-66 in a Upstate Collegiate Athletic Association (UCAA) league game Saturday afternoon at Clarkson's Alumni Gymnasium.

After senior guard Eric Saucier (Concord, NH) made two free throwns in the final minute the Golden Knights led by a single point, 66-65. After a defensive stop by the Knights and an offensive rebounds by the Brewers, a timeout was called with four seconds left, setting up Kramer's game-winning shot.

Sophomore guard Lee Roes (Lowville, NY) scored a game-high 21 points, 15 of which came in the first half, to lead Clarkson (5-8, 2-3). Junior guard Nick Redhead (Central Square, NY) added 16 points on 7-for-14 shooting and junior forward Scott Sherman (Westport, NY) added nine points and eight rebounds for the Golden Knights.

David Roy and Nicholas Materasso led the Brewers (5-8, 1-4) with 13 points each. Kramer added 12 points and Tirek Gayle scored 10 for Vassar.

January 19, 2001
SAUCIER 3-POINTER LEADS KNIGHTS PAST RPI
Potsdam, NY - Eric Saucier (Concord, NH) hit a 28-foot 3-pointer with just over a minute to go in the second half to help give the Clarkson University Men's Basketball team a solid lead in their 69-57 win over Upstate Collegiate Athletic Association (UCAA) foe Rensselaer Friday afternoon at Clarkson's Alumni Gymnasium.

Leading 59-56 after a 3-pointer by freshman guard Josh Harner (Houston, TX), the Golden Knights were in a position to put the game away when Saucier hit his long-distance 3-pointer as the shot clock was close to expiring. The Knights then made the lead stick with clutch free-throw shooting in the final minute.

Harner scored 15 points and grabbed six rebounds to lead the Golden Knights (5-7, 2-2). Junior guard Nick Redhead (Central Square, NY) added 14 points and sophomore guard Lee Roes (Lowville, NY) added 13 points. Junior forward Scott Sherman (Westport, NY) added 10 points, all in the first half, for Clarkson.

Guards Tom Caark and Bobby Hurley each scored nine points to lead Rensselaer (7-6, 1-3).

January 15, 2001
CLARKSON'S HARNER GAINS UCAA HONORS
Clarkson freshman guard Josh Harner (Houston, TX) was named Upstate Collegiate Athletic Association (UCAA) Freshman of the Week for his performance the week of January 8-14. Harner, a 6-3, 185-pound shooting guard, scored a collegiate-high 25 points in an 88-67 loss to UCAA-foe Union. Harner shot 8-for-15 from the field, including 6-for-12 from beyond the 3-point line against the Dutchmen. Harner also added 17 points in an 81-74 win over Skidmore College. He made three more 3-pointers in that game for a total of nine in the weekend. Harner currently ranks third on the Golden Knights in scoring at 9.7 per contest. He is averaging 15.3 points per game in three UCAA contests thus far.

January 13, 2001
KNIGHTS PICK UP FIRST UCAA WIN OF SEASON
Saratoga Springs, NY - Sophomore guard Lee Roes (Lowville, NY) and junior guard Nick Redhead (Central Square, NY) each poured in 25 points to help lead the Clarkson University Men's Basketball team to their first Upstate Collegiate Athletic Assocation (UCAA) league win of the season, defeating Skidmore 81-74 Saturday afternoon at the Sports&Rec Center.

Roes added a career-high 14 rebounds while Redhead contributed nine rebounds for the Golden Knights, who improved to 4-7 overall and 1-2 in the UCAA. Roes and Redhead combined to shoot 9-for-19 from the 3-point line. Freshman guard Josh Harner (Houston, TX) also added 17 points.

January 12, 2001
HARNER DROPS in 25 BUT KNIGHTS FALL to UNION
Schenectady, NY - Freshman guard Josh Harner (Houston, TX) scored a game-high 25 points, including 6-for-12 from beyond the 3-point line, but the Clarkson Univerity Men's Basketball team fell to Union 88-67 in an Upstate Collegiate Athletic Association (UCAA) league game Friday night at Union's Memorial Field House.

Harner went 8-for-15 from the field in his collegiate-high 25 points. Junior guard Nick Redhead (Central Square, NY) added 13 points for Clarkson while Lee Roes (Lowville, NY) and Scott Sherman (Westport, NY) added 11 and 10 points, respectively. Senior guard Eric Saucier (Concord, NH) led the Golden Knights with eight rebounds and seven assists.

The Golden Knights, who fell to 3-7 overall and 0-2 in the UCAA, return to action on Saturday against Skidmore in Saratoga Springs.

January 9, 2001
CLARKSON FALLS TO CCNY 75-73
New York, NY - Sophomore guard Lee Roes (Lowville, NY) scored 23 points, shooting 8-for-12 from the field and 3-for-3 from beyond the 3-point line, but the Clarkson University Men's Basketball team dropped a close game to the City College of New York 75-73 Tuesday night.

Junior Nick Redhead (Central Square, NY) added 23 points, shooting 9-for-17 from the field and 4-for-9 from the 3-point line. Senior guard Eric Saucier (Concord, NH) led the Golden Knights, who fell to 3-6 overall, with six rebounds and nine assists.

January 9, 2001
ROES NAMED UCAA GUARD of the WEEK
The Upstate Collegiate Athletic Association (UCAA) named Lee Roes (Lowville, NY) the UCAA Guard of the Week for his performance this past week for the Clarkson University Men’s Basketball team. Roes, a 6-2 sophomore, scored 25 points, shooting 9-for-17 from the field, and grabbed seven rebounds in a win over Notre Dame College on Saturday afternoon. Roes also added three steals and shot 3-for-7 from beyond the 3-point line for the Golden Knights. Roes currently ranks fourth in the UCAA in scoring, averaging 16.6 points per game. Roes leads Clarkson in scoring and also ranks first in rebounds for the Knights.

January 6, 2001
GOLDEN KNIGHTS RECOVER in 2nd HALF, BEAT NOTRE DAME
Potsdam, NY - Sophomore guard Lee Roes (Lowville, NY) shot 9-for-17 from the field to score a team-high 25 points as the Clarkson University Men's Basketball team started the second semester with a 84-79 win over Notre Dame College Saturday afternoon at Clarkson's Alumni Gymnasium.

The Golden Knights trailed by seven at the half, but started the second half with a 16-3 run to take a six-point lead. After falling back behind by nine, the Knights ended the game with a 30-16 run in the final 10 minutes.

Junior guard Nick Redhead (Central Square, NY) added 16 points and a team-high eight rebounds for the Golden Knights, who improved to 3-5 on the season. Freshman guard Josh Harner (Houston, TX) added 12 points and junior forward Scott Sherman (Westport, NY) contributed 10 points for Clarkson.

Jimmie Denwiddle had game-highs of 27 points and 13 rebounds for the Saints. Alonzo Hoose and Joe Steverman each added 11 points while Anthony Jones scored 10 points and grabbed eight rebounds for Notre Dame.

December 9, 2000
CLARKSON WINS BIG in FINAL GAME BEFORE THE BREAK
Potsdam, NY - Junior guard Nick Redhead (Central Square, NY) shot 8-for-16 from the field and scored a game-high 19 points to help lead the Clarkson University Men's Basketball team to a 68-40 non-conference win over Medaille College Saturday afternoon at Clarkson's Alumni Gymnasium.

Clarkson enjoyed a double-digit lead for most of the second half and outscored the Mavericks 14-2 in the final six and a half minutes. Junior forward Scott Sherman (Westport, NY) added 10 points and 10 rebounds while sophomore guard Lee Roes (Lowville, NY) added 10 points and eight rebounds for the Golden Knights, who improved to 2-5 on the season, halting a five-game losing streak.

Edward Kreher scored 11 points to lead the Mavericks, who fell to 2-7 this season, while Brent Peterson added 10 points. The Golden Knights outrebounded Medaille 52-30 and held the Mavericks to just 24 percent shooting for the game.

December 5, 2000
CLARKSON DROPS UCAA OPENER vs ST. LAWRENCE
Potsdam, NY - Freshman Nick Laettner scored 15 points and grabbed nine rebounds as the St. Lawrence University Saints defeated the Clarkson University Men's Basketball team 62-47 in an Upstate Collegiate Athletic Association (UCAA) conference game Tuesday night at Clarkson's Alumni Gymasium.

Freshman guard Kevin Williams (Syracuse, NY) shot a perfect 5-for-5 from the field and scored 11 points for the Golden Knights, who fell to 1-5 overall and 0-1 in the UCAA. Junior Nick Redhead (Central Square, NY) also scored 11 points for Clarkson.

The Golden Knights led 29-25 at halftime, but were held to just two points from 1:17 remaining in the first half to 7:30 remaining in the second half. St. Lawrence enjoyed a 26-2 run over the span to take a 19 point advantage. The Saints shot 12-for-23 from the field and 11-for-15 from the free throw line in the second half.

December 2, 2000
CLARKSON FALLS at KEUKA
Keuka, NY - Jason Stephens came off the bench to score a game-high 15 points, shooting 4-for-8 from beyond the 3-point arc, as Keuka defeated the Clarkson University Men's Basketball team 58-49 in a non-league game Saturday afternoon.

Sophomore Steve Godlewski (Rotterdam, NY) scored a team-high 12 points for Clarkson, who fell to 1-4 on the season. Godlewski shot 4-for-5 from the field and the free throw line in 14 minutes. Junior guard Nick Redhead (Central Square, NY) scored 10 points, grabbed 11 rebounds, and dished out four assists while freshman guard Josh Harner (Houston, TX) added 10 points for Clarkson.

Judd Leonhardt added 12 points while Brian Gehm scored 10 points for the Storm (1-4).

December 1, 2000
KNIGHTS LOSE at CAZENOVIA
Cazenovia, NY - Center Justin Stowers scored 19 points and grabbed a game-high seven rebounds to help lead Cazenovia College to an 82-55 win over the Clarkson University Men's Basketball team Friday night at the Cazenovia College Arena.

The Golden Knights, without their two senior co-captains Eric Saucier (Concord, NH) and Mark Ruddy (Brampton, ONT), trailed by just four at halftime before being outscored 43-20 in the second half. Cazenovia shot 52 percent from the field in the second half while Clarkson managed to make just seven of 31 shots in the final 20 minutes.

Freshman Josh Harner (Houston, TX) led the Golden Knights, who fell to 1-3 overall, with 16 points in 22 minutes. Junior Nick Redhead (Central Square, NY) added 11 points while sophomore guard Lee Roes (Lowville, NY) scored 10 points and dished out five assists.

The Golden Knights shot just 30.4 percent from the field in the game. Farouk Cave scored 12 points for the Wildcats while Tom Drumm and Michael Brooks added 11 and 10 points, respectively. Cazenovia outrebounded Clarkson 47-30.

November 21, 2000
CLARKSON DROPS HOME-OPENER to UTICA 72-65
Potsdam, NY – Michael Plonisch shot 6-for-6 from the field, including 4-for-4 from the 3-point line, to score a team-high 17 points and helped lead Utica College to a 72-65 win over the Clarkson University Men’s Basketball team in a non-league game Tuesday night at Clarkson’s Alumni Gymnasium.

Sophomore Lee Roes (Lowville, NY) led the Golden Knights with 24 points, shooting 9-for-11 from the free throw line. Roes also paced the team in rebounds with six, as did junior Scott Sherman (Westport, NY). Sherman and classmate Nick Redhead (Central Square, NY) each added 14 points for the Golden Knights.

Marquis Jones added 16 points for Utica, shooting 11-for-13 from the free throw line, including 7-for-9 in the final three minutes of the game. The Pioneers, who improved to 3-0, shot 8-for-13 from the 3-point line in the game, including 7-for-9 in the second half. After scoring a combined 44 points in the first half, each team found its offense, with the Golden Knights scoring 45 and Utica adding 48 to their first half total.

Clarkson (1-2) will look to snap a two-game losing skid when it returns to action next weekend with away games at Cazenovia on Friday, December 1 and at Keuka on Saturday, December 2.

CLARKSON SUFFERS 75-71 LOSS TO SLU
Canton, NY - Freshman Ahmad Toussaint sunk a pair of free throws with less than 30 seconds remaining to help lift St. Lawrence University to a 75-71 win over the Clarkson Univeristy Men's Basketball team in the Championship game of the North Country Invitational Coaches vs. Cancer Tournament Saturday afternoon at SLU's Burkman Gymnasium.

St. Lawrence made five of six free throw attempts in the final 30 seconds to take the lead and hold on in the final seconds.

Junior Nick Redhead (Central Square, NY) scored a game-high 23 points for the Golden Knights, who fell to 1-1 overall, and was named to the all-tournament team. Sophomore Lee Roes (Lowville, NY) added 18 points and was also selected to the all-tournament team for Clarkson.

The Golden Knights trailed by nine points at halftime, but rallied in the first few minutes of the second half and tied the game midway through the half. Clarkson struggled from the field, shooting 38 percent for the game, but took advantage of their free throw opportunities, making 25 of 30 attempts in the game.

CLARKSON WINS SEASON OPENER 83-75
Canton, NY - Sophomore Lee Roes (Lowville, NY) netted 24 of his 33 points in the first half as the Clarkson University Men's Basketball team started the season with an 83-75 win over Oswego State in the first round of the North Country Invitational Coaches versus Cancer Tournament held Friday night at St. Lawrence University.

Roes shot 12-for-18 from the field, including five 3-pointers, four of which came in the first half, to help lead the Golden Knights (1-0) to a 41-25 halftime advantage. Junior Nick Redhead (Central Square, NY) and senior co-captain Mark Ruddy (Brampton, Ontario) added 12 points each in the Knights' win. Sophomore Mike Pearson (Baldwinsville, NY) scored nine points and freshman Josh Harner (Houston, TX) came off the bench to score eight.

The Golden Knights utilized a 13-2 run midway through the first half to provide the cushion for the remainder of the game. Clarkson shot 50 percent from the field in the game.

The Golden Knights, the defending champions of the tournament, move on to face host St. Lawrence in the championship game of the North Country Invitational at 4:00 p.m. Saturday afternoon.

CLARKSON EAGER FOR START of 2000-01 CAMPAIGN
Few anticipated the success of the Clarkson University Men’s Basketball team last season, so while the Golden Knights may appear hurt by the loss of Clarkson greats Ashton Fritz and Josh Ordway, the Knights have retooled and may be more of a force this year than last. Guided by second-year head coach Tobin Anderson, assistant Jason Leone, Clarkson does return some vital pieces from last year’s team, which posted a 14-12 overall record, while adding several strong newcomers.

Clarkson opens the season at the North Country Invitational On November 17-18 at St. Lawrence University. The Knights will face Oswego in the opening round on Friday. Potsdam and St. Lawrence will tip-off in the other first round game.

Senior co-captain Eric Saucier (Concord, NH) returns as a graduate student for his fourth year of eligibility and should continue to improve at point guard for the Knights. Saucier led the Upstate Collegiate Athletic Association (UCAA) 6.8 assists per game last season and recorded the third-highest single-season assist total in Clarkson history when he contributed 176 assists. He currently ranks 10th all-time in Clarkson Men’s Basketball history with 233 and could become just the third player every to reach 400 in a career. Saucier will miss the first portion of the season with a broken foot.

Senior co-captain Mark Ruddy (Brampton, Ontario) has proven to be an emotional leader for the Knights’ ever since he put on the Green and Gold. Ruddy looks to solidify the Knights’ frontcourt with his play in the post. Ruddy averaged over five points and four rebounds in 23 games last season and should be a key component in leadership and production for Clarkson this season.

Other returning players for the Knights this winter are juniors Scott Sherman (Westport, NY) and Lenny Williams (Snellville, GA) as well as sophomores Lee Roes (Lowville, NY), Steve Godlewski (Rotterdam, NY), and Mike Pearson (Baldwinsville, NY). Sherman started a dozen games for the Knights while Williams was a solid contributor off the bench. Roes finished third on the team in scoring with 8.5 points per game and came up even bigger in UCAA league games, averaging more than 10 points per contest. Both Godlewski and Pearson logged important time on the court and should improve their games this season.

Several newcomers to the Knights hope to fill the void left by several of last year’s standouts. Junior guard Nick Redhead (Central Square, NY), a junior transfer from LeMoyne, is an excellent player with a great attitude and should contribute to the Knights right away. Freshman guards Kevin Williams (Syracuse, NY), Dan Broderick (Westport, NY) and Josh Harner (Houston, TX) can also add to Clarkson’s scoring punch.

Freshman forwards Jim Higgins (Croton-on-Hudson, NY), Gannon Gambeski (Smithtown, NY), and Michael Case (Liverpool, NY) also look to add to the Clarkson frontcourt.