Potsdam, NY – Every player on the Clarkson University Men’s Basketball roster recorded at least one field goal as the Golden Knights decimated SUNY Canton 103-62 in the North Country Invitational opener Friday night at Alumni Gymnasium.

The Golden Knights improved to 2-0 on the season, and move on to the championship game of the tournament at 3:00 pm on Saturday against the winner of Potsdam State and College of St. Joseph.

Though Clarkson’s defense struggled at the start of the half, its offense more than compensated as the Golden Knights shot nearly 60 percent from the floor in the opening 20 minutes (21-for-36), including a 10-for-17 performance that bettered their percentage from inside the arc. Guards Rey Jefferson (Budd Lake, NJ) and Felix Llanos (Queens, NY) barely played half of the opening period, but each recorded double figures with 11 points each. Freshman Pat Mott (Moravia, NY) added in nine points on 3-for-3 shooting, all from beyond the 3-point line. Classmate Marques Charlton (Deer Park, NY) tossed in seven points, two assists and a steal, going 3-for-4 from the field. For Canton, Tony Valentin led the squad with 11 points.

Starting the second half, Clarkson continued to get easy baskets, both in transition and on sets, as the Knights superior size and speed made for open looks inside and on the perimeter. Following a basket late in the second half, the Knights pushed their lead beyond 40 points and held that advantage for the remainder of the contest. Clarkson’s 103 points was the most since the 2001-02 season, a stretch of 234 games. The 41-point margin of victory was the largest since the 2001-02 season, a stretch of 232 games.

Clarkson had six players finish in double figures, led by Jefferson’s 14 points. Llanos, Mott, and Nik Marquis (Irvington, NJ) each added 11 points, while Charlton and Shawn Lasalita (San Diego, CA) each produced 10 points. More impressively, Clarkson had 28 assists on its 43 field goals, led by a team-best seven from Marques Charlton.

Tony Valentin produced a game-high 18 points for the Kangaroos, while Irving Cato added 14 points. Silvon John and Jajuan Williams each added 11 points.