BANNER

Johnson's early momentum wasn't enough to hold off a surging SUNY Delhi squad, as the Badgers fell 79-73 on Saturday afternoon at Carter Gymnasium.

SUMMARY

Johnson opened the game with strong interior play, attacking the glass early to generate second‑chance opportunities. Mohammed Semega struck first for the Badgers at 16:41 with a layup off a Jason Baker assist, and Jordan Chisholm followed with a jumper at 15:17 to trim the initial deficit to 10-4.

The Badgers' bench provided a key lift midway through the half. Chase Matlock and Jaylen Brown supplied energy on the boards, with Brown throwing down a dunk at 7:09 to pull Johnson within two, 23-21. Soon after, Chisholm connected on a three from the left wing at 11:48, assisted by Darone Frierson.

Jason Baker took control late in the half, scoring seven points in the final six minutes, capped by a deep three at 1:43, to tie the game at 33-33. After a Baker attempt in the final seconds, Chisholm buried a clutch three at :50 off a Semega offensive rebound and assist, sending Johnson into halftime ahead 36-35.

Johnson opened the second half strong once again, with Matthew Carter scoring five quick points, including a three at 18:03 from a Baker feed, pushing the Badgers in front 41-37. Chisholm followed with three free throws at 16:15 to maintain the lead at 46-42.

But Delhi slowly climbed back, taking their first lead of the second half at 15:48 on a three, 45-46. The teams traded baskets until Delhi surged ahead behind repeated fast-break chances including a dunk at 5:36 to put Delhi up 65-63. While Chase Matlock tied the game moments later with a transition layup, Delhi's transition attack continued in the closing minutes.

The Badgers continued to fight, as Chisholm drilled a three at 6:21 and Baker powered home multiple layups, finishing the afternoon with a team‑high 27, but Delhi's late execution proved decisive, handing Johnson a 79-73 loss at home.

KEY STATS

Jason Baker: 27 points, 11 rebounds, 7 assists, 5 blocks
Jordan Chisholm: 16 points, 3 three‑pointers
Matthew Carter: 9 points, 4 rebounds
Jaylen Brown: 9 points, 1 rebound
Mohammed Semega: 6 points, 14 rebounds, 3 assists
Darone Frierson: 2 points, 5 rebounds, 2 assists

UP NEXT

The Badgers return to action on Wednesday evening, traveling to Middlebury for a 6:00 PM tipoff.