by JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (GreenBayPhoenix.com) — After watching its early 18-point lead eventually turn into a nine-point deficit late in the second half, Green Bay came back to beat ETSU 102-94 in the First Round of the CIT on Wednesday night at Freedom Hall, claiming the Hugh Durham Classic trophy in the process. Not wanting it to be his final collegiate game, senior Sandy Cohen III (Oneida) poured in a game-high 29 points to claim Hugh Durham Classic MVP.
The Phoenix (18-16) was on fire in the first half, shooting 72 percent (23-32) from the field and 69 percent (9-13) from the 3-point line, tying its season high for most points in a half this season with 59. GB led 59-49 at the break, but ETSU stormed back in the second half catching a little fire of its own. ETSU took a 9-point lead at 90-81, but GB closed out the game on a 21-4 run before scoring its most points against a D1 opponent this season with 102.
