Box Score SARATOGA SPRINGS, N.Y.—Skidmore sophomore Edvinas Rupkus (30) and senior Aldin Medunjanin (21) combined for 51 points to lead the Thoroughbreds to a come-from-behind 93-78 win over Clarkson University Sunday evening at the Williamson Center.
 
It was the final regular season game for the Thoroughbreds (19-6, 14-2 Liberty League) who will host Hobart in a Liberty League semifinal on Wednesday at 8 p.m.  It was the final game of the season for the Golden Knights (12-13, 7-9).
 
Rupkus ignited the Senior Day full house with 26 of his points coming in the second half. The talented guard hit an NBA three with 5:20 to play to become the first sophomore and 18th Skidmore player to reach the 1000-point career mark. The total marked back-to-back milestones for Rupkus, who scored a school-record 42 points in Friday's road win over St. Lawrence.
 
He went 9-12 from the floor (.750), including 6-7 (.857) from three-point range.
 
It was the final regular season home game for seniors Medunjanin, Royce Paris, and Tyler Victoria who were honored in a pregame ceremony. Medunjanin finished with 21 points, nine rebounds, five assists, two blocks and two steals. Paris returned to the lineup, contributing four points, six assists, and two assists. Victoria added two points and an assist.
 
Perhaps the best all-round player in program in program history, Medunjanin ranks second in scoring (1646), first in assists (532), fourth in rebounds (636), and sixth in steals (160).
 
Jack Morrow joined Rupkus and Medunjanin in double figures with 13 points.
 
Derek Hart led Clarkson with 26 points. Laim Ellis and Drew Ziogar added 15 each.
 
Clarkson led the entire first half, including a 41-31 lead with :38 left. Skidmore closed out the half with a basket from Jack Byrne and a Medunjanin free throw to cut it to 41-34 at the break.
 
The Thoroughbreds extended the run in the second half, outscoring the Golden Knights 15-4 to take a 46-45 lead on a Chase Ta layup with 17:14 left.
 
Clarkson had no answer for Rupkus who helped Skidmore open up a 20 point lead 86-66 with 3:56 to play.
 
The Thoroughbreds shot a lofty 58.6 percent from the floor for the game, hitting 34 of 58 shots, including 21 of 30 in the second half (70 percent).
 
"I'm really happy for our seniors tonight," said Skidmore coach Joe Burke. "That was a great environment and to see them get the win and all contribute was terrific.
 
"We don't talk much about individuals except when there are great milestones so I want to give credit to some people tonight.
 
"First for Edvinas, for him reach 1000 points as a sophomore is remarkable.  He is a terrific basketball player and a terrific person.
The sky is the limit for that kid.
 
"As for my seniors, this group has been so instrumental to the evolvement of this program.  I am so proud of the individuals they have become and how they represent this institution.  Tyler Victoria and his family are like part of my family, his growth and contributions on the court and in the locker room have made us a better basketball team.  Royce is one of toughest kids I know, he has battled through injury after injury to get on the floor for his teammates.  He is selfless and I was so happy that he was able to get back on the court tonight."

"As for Aldin, I think my feelings are very public about him. I have talked to him like he was my brother since the day he came to campus. He is one of the best basketball players in the country and believe it or not he is a better man.  His maturity, leadership and the joy that he brings to everyone's life make him a really special person.  All three of these guys are going to be really successful no matter what path they choose."