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New York, N.Y - The Hunter Hawks Men's Basketball lost a close one, 66-63 to New York University on Tuesday night at the Hunter College Sportsplex.
The Hawks (6-6, 3-2) were led by
Frankie Drayton's 18 points and seven assists.
Lester Anim chipped in with 10 points.
The Violets (10-1) were led by Evan Kupferberg, who scored 20 points and grabbed 11 rebounds. Ryan Tana scored 16 points.
The Hawks were in control much of the 1
st half, pulling ahead by 13 points with 8:45 to go. They led 31-28 at halftime, holding the Violets to 1/8 shooting from 3-point land and forcing nine turnovers. The 2
nd half is where the Violets wrestled away control from the Hawks. Kupferberg went a perfect 6/6 from the field and Tana made 4/6 from 3-point land.
The Hawks return to action Friday, January 10
th when they take on CUNY rival York College. Tip-off is at 7pm.