Gallatin, TN. -  Oswego State men's basketball controlled the game from the opening minutes and never looked back, rolling past St. Mary's (Md.) 79–55 on Monday afternoon at the Student Activities Center at Welch College.
 
The Basics 
Final
Oswego: 79 (6-2, 1-1 SUNYAC)
St Mary's (MD): 55  (4-4, 1-1 United East)
Location: Gallatin, TN | Welch College
 
How it Happened
The Lakers set the tone early, using strong interior play and ball movement to open up a double-digit lead before halftime. Oswego shot nearly 50 percent in the opening half and took a commanding 43–24 advantage into the locker room. Deacon Judd was the catalyst, scoring efficiently around the rim while anchoring the Lakers on the glass.

Judd finished with a game-high 23 points and 14 rebounds, consistently punishing St. Mary's inside and creating second-chance opportunities. Oswego's depth also proved to be a difference, as the Lakers received 35 points from their bench, led by Jayson McGhee's 13-point performance.

St. Mary's attempted to chip away at the deficit in the second half, but Oswego answered each push with timely baskets and defensive stops. The Lakers stretched the lead to as many as 24 and held the Seahawks to just 36.1 percent shooting for the game. Gary McLane added a well-rounded effort with nine points, 10 rebounds, and four assists, while Oswego dominated the rebounding battle, 50–38.

What's Next 
The Lakers will take on Franklin College tomorrow afternoon in their second and final game of their road trip.
  

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