RUTHERFORD, N.J. —  The Cougars fell 84–70 to Felician in a CACC men's basketball matchup played inside Job Gymnasium on Wednesday night. Senior guard Melvin Evans (Bronx, N.Y.) led the Cougars with 17 points, while junior guard Todd Rochelle (Laurelton, N.Y.) added 16

The Cougars trailed by double digits after halftime before a putback basket by freshman forward Terence Thompson (Rochester, N.Y.) pulled Caldwell to within eight at 52-44 with 14:36 left. 

Caldwell stayed competitive on the boards, with the team collecting 39 rebounds and earning 13 second-chance points. Thompson contributed nine rebounds. The Cougars used their defensive rebounds to create some transition opportunities, finishing with 13 fast-break points. 

In the second half, Caldwell stayed within reach, but a few missed chances kept them from getting closer. With just over six minutes left, the Cougars forced a turnover but couldn't take advantage. Felician scored on the next possession, beginning a brief run that gave the Golden Falcons the chance they needed to finish the game.

Caldwell heads to Georgian Court on Saturday for a 2 p.m. tip-off