GILBERSTVILLE – The Oxford Blackhawks varsity boys basketball team was looking to make it two wins in a row when they traveled to Gilbertsville-Mt Upton on Friday, however, were handed a tough loss at 55-37.

GMU would actually trail by one point at 9-8 after the first period – that is when adjustments made in between periods gave way to a 18 point explosion from GMU. Oxford could not keep pace in the second – scoring only 8 points – which ultimately led to a 27-18 point lead for GMU at the half.

Following the halftime break GMU picked up right where they left off – putting up 20 points in the third, to Oxford's 5 points. With a 47-23 lead going into the final period a comeback looked unlikely for the flailing Blackhawks. However, this would not deter Oxford from posting their highest point total of the game to close out the loss – scoring 14 to GMU's 8. Leading GMU in their home win was Andrew Baker with 15 points, while Oxford would be led by Adhi Viswanthan who scored 15 in the loss.