Erie Men’s Basketball Splits Opening Weekend at SUNY Niagara Tip-Off Classic
| Final | 1 | 2 | T |
|---|---|---|---|
| Genesee Community College 0-1 | 34 | 54 | 88 |
| Erie Community College 1-0 | 43 | 50 | 93 |
| Final | 1 | 2 | T |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lackawanna College 1-1 | 38 | 45 | 83 |
| Erie Community College 1-1 | 44 | 31 | 75 |
Team Stats
Genesee Community College
Erie Community College
| Game Statistics | Genesee Community College | Erie Community College |
|---|---|---|
| Field Goals | (25-53) | (34-69) |
| Field Goal % | 47.2% | 49.3% |
| Rebounds | 36 | 40 |
| Assists | 17 | 17 |
| Turnovers | 24 | 17 |
| Pts off Turnovers | 16 | 23 |
| 2nd Chance Pts | 8 | 18 |
| Pts in the Paint | 38 | 40 |
| Fastbreak Pts | 14 | 10 |
| Bench Pts | 33 | 62 |
Lackawanna College
| Game Statistics | Lackawanna College | Erie Community College |
|---|---|---|
| Field Goals | (25-49) | (28-72) |
| Field Goal % | 51.0% | 38.9% |
| Rebounds | 39 | 39 |
| Assists | 17 | 16 |
| Turnovers | 29 | 31 |
| Pts off Turnovers | 34 | 35 |
| 2nd Chance Pts | 7 | 14 |
| Pts in the Paint | 34 | 30 |
| Fastbreak Pts | 18 | 12 |
| Bench Pts | 32 | 28 |
The Erie Community College men's basketball team opened its 2025-26 season with a split at the SUNY Niagara Tip-Off Classic.
On Saturday, the Kats earned a hard-fought 91-88 win over Genesee Community College. Terrance Walker Jr. led the way with 15 points, 7 rebounds, and 7 assists, while Moudou Diakkate (12 points), Saliou Diokhane (11 points), and William Taylor (11 points) also reached double figures.
On Sunday, the Kats fell to Lackawanna College, 83-75, despite a strong offensive showing from Taesyn Slating, who scored 22 points, and Walker Jr., who added 14 points and 5 rebounds.
The Kats will be back in action for their home opener on Saturday, November 8, when they host Broome Community College at 1:00 p.m. inside the Burt Flickinger Athletic Center.