PLATTSBURGH, N.Y. - The Lyndon State College men's basketball team opened its 2009-10 campaign with a 103-81 loss to Plattsburgh State in a non-conference matchup. The Cardinals held a 52-35 advantage at the half.

Steve Thomas led the scoring charge for the Cardinals with 24 points on the day, including 15 in the second half. Chris Ruiz posted 17 points for the winners, while Errol Daniyan and Carl Munnerlyn contributed 13 each. P.J. Ponesse had a team-high 10 rebounds for PSUC and Munnerlyn dished out six assists.

For the Hornets, Jason Gray (East Thetford, Vt.) had 16 points and 12 rebounds while Avery King (Pawtucket, R.I.) tallied 15 points and four assists. Dan Nichols (Bennington, Vt.) chipped in 12 points off the bench for LSC.