Harrisburg, PA – The HACC Hawks men's basketball team faced Lehigh Carbon CC on Thursday, Jan. 11, 2024. The Hawks fell to the Cougars 104-91.  

Both teams came out strong the first half battling to take the lead. The Cougars brought the intensity, setting the tone for the game working to hold the lead over the Hawks, shooting a FGM percentage of 58.2% as the Hawks trailed behind shooting a FGM percentage of 47.2%. ending the first half 50-43. At the start of the second, the Hawks changed momentum and with a team effort worked to close the gap. The game was evenly matched and in the second half free throws became crucial. The Hawks shot 81.3% from the charity stripe in hopes gain the lead, but the Cougars were able to capitalize offensively and take the lead to the finish. The Cougars took the victory, ending the match 104-91.

The Hawks had two players score in double figures. Leading the pack was Vincent Fonticoba with a game high of 36 points and Trey Slayton with 31 points for the Hawks. Jaiden Baltimore followed with 13 points and 11 assist. Lincoln Morris rallied six points with eight rebounds for the Hawks.