Harrisburg, PA – The HACC Hawks men's basketball team faced Passaic County Community College on Saturday, Feb. 3, 2024. The Hawks fell to the Panthers 96-56.  

Both teams came out strong the first half battling to take the lead. The Panthers brought the intensity, setting the tone for the game working to hold the lead over the Hawks, shooting a FGM percentage of 50.0% as the Hawks trailed behind shooting a FGM percentage of 27.3%. ending the first half 43-25. 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 78.6% from the charity stripe in hopes gain the lead, but the Panthers were able to capitalize offensively and take the lead to the finish. The Panthers took the victory, ending the match 96-56.

Leading the pack for the Hawks was Isaiah Bostic with a game high of 20 points. Trey Slayton rallied 13 points and five steals while Vincent Fonticoba also scored 13 points with three steals, five assists and eight rebounds. Jaiden Baltimore followed with 10 points and five assists for the Hawks offense.  

The Hawks will face the Spartans of Northampton CC on Thursday, Feb. 8, 2024. Tip-off is set for 6 p.m.