Clinton, NY (11/30/14)- The Utica College men's basketball team dropped its final game of the Hamilton College Invitational Sunday afternoon as it fell to St. Lawrence University 62-56.
 
Utica held a 31- 28 lead at halftime, however the Saints outscored UC by nine in the second half to pick up the victory.  Junior Robert Tutein (Nanuet, NY/Nanuet) led the Pioneers with 22 points en route to being named to the All-Tournament Team. Tutein also collected two blocks and two steals, as well as five 3-pointers.  Senior Conor Maisch (Kingston, NY/John A. Coleman) netted 11 points, including three from behind the arc, and he also added six assists and four boards for UC. 
 
Senior Chris Jeffers (Albany, NY/Bishop Maginn) recorded nine points and added a team-high five rebounds, while Marty Felicia (Phoenix, NY/Phoenix) also had five boards and netted two points.  Mark Felicia (Phoenix, NY/Phoenix) was 2-for-2 from the field and collected two rebounds in eight minutes of action off the bench. 
 
Utica drops to 2-4 on the season.  The Pioneers return to action Friday as they travel to SUNY Canton for a non-conference contest.  Game time is scheduled for 5:30 p.m.


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