Saturday saw another slow start for the Tompkins Cortland Community College men's basketball team as the Panthers dropped a Region III game at Mohawk Valley community college, 96-60. The defeat drops the Panthers to 3-5 overall and 3-4 in Region III games while Mohawk Valley is now 10-1 overall and 7-1 in region.

For the second straight game, the Panthers fell behind big early. Mohawk Valley put Saturday's game out of reach early, racing to a 55-25 lead at the half. The second half was more evenly played, but the home-standing Hawks still enjoyed a 41-35 scoring advantage in the second twenty minutes.

Tahleek Weekes (South Queens/Construction H.S.) finished as the only Panther in double digits scoring, ending with 21 points. Shakel Cofield (Westbury/Westbury H.S.) pulled down a team-high 12 rebounds while also blocking two shots. Alexander Campos (Farmingville/Sachem East H.S.) grabbed 6 rebounds.

The Panthers play at Finger Lakes Community College Wednesday.