Duanesburg pulled away from league rival Berne Knox 58-33 to advance to the Class C title game on Friday March 3rd vs. the winner of Hoosic Valley and Warrensburg. Jeffrey Mulhern paced the Eagles with 24 points. Duanesburg built upon their steady second half play as they led at the end of the third period and at the culminating stoppage.

Duanesburg poured it on late in the second half as they coasted to victory beating the Bulldogs for the fourth time this season.

The Eagles closed out the contest with marvelous execution as they went past the Bulldogs by 15-points at the cruicial moment of the contest.

Both teams scratched and clawed to score the ball in the opening quarter as they combined for a scant 14 points. But, Berne Knox had great energy right from the tip off and took hold of the ball game on their way to an ample first quarter lead 10-4. They relied on their stout defense and played with great enthusiasm throughout the frame. Berne Knox, heavy underdogs in this matchup, scored the first eight points of the game and made life difficult for the Eagles on both ends of the court to start the contest.

 

Yet, Duanesburg had a resurgence in the second quarter and outscored Berne Knox by 14 points. The Eagles performed effectively in the second period turning a 6-point first quarter deficit into a 8-point halftime upper hand.

Jeffrey Mulhern led the Eagles with 24 points. Peyton Fall poured in 14 points. Owen Lohret tallied 7 points.

The Eagles shot with exceptional form at the free throw line as they made 73.3%, 11 of 15.
A.J. Wright was a catalyst for the Bulldogs with 16 points. Blake Shaver racked up 8 points. Dayne Coates poured in 5 points.

Boxscore with play by play