BINGHAMTON, N.Y. โ In a thrilling matchup on Saturday, Chris Walker led the Binghamton Bearcats to a narrow victory over the Maine Black Bears with a final score of 71-69.
Walker recorded an impressive 19 points, shooting 7 of 15 from the floor and sinking 4 out of 7 from beyond the arc. The Bearcats now hold a record of 15-14 and 7-7 in the America East Conference. A critical moment in the game came from Tymu Chenery, who contributed significantly by scoring 15 points, including a crucial 3-pointer that put Binghamton ahead with just 30 seconds remaining on the clock. Chenery also showcased his all-around game with nine rebounds and six assists during the contest. Gavin Walsh further bolstered the teamโs efforts by scoring 13 points, making 5 of 9 attempts from the field, and also converting 2 out of 4 free throws.
For the Black Bears, Quion Burns was a standout performer with 18 points and eight rebounds, while Christopher Mantis added 17 points to Maineโs total. Kellen Tynes contributed efficiently with 10 points, alongside eight assists and three steals, but ultimately, it was not enough to overcome the Bearcatsโ strong finish.
This closely contested game highlighted the competitive spirit within the America East Conference as both teams sought crucial wins heading down the stretch of the season.
Home Walker nets 19 points as Binghamton edges Maine 71-69