Binghamton Patriots defeat Elmira Express 58-55

The Patriots went on a 10-0 run in the second quarter to take control of the game.

Published on Feb. 12, 2026

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The Binghamton Patriots defeated the Elmira Express 58-55 in a close basketball game on Tuesday night. The Patriots went on a 10-0 run in the second quarter to take the lead, with key baskets from Zahir Marshall, Raymond Paulino, and Cahsawn Flemming Jr. Elmira fought back, but Binghamton was able to hold on for the victory in front of a packed house.

Why it matters

This was an important win for the Binghamton Patriots as they look to make a push for the playoffs. The Patriots and Express are division rivals, so this victory gives Binghamton an edge in the standings and bragging rights over their opponents.

The details

The game started with Binghamton's Jah-Lon Cook scoring on a tough layup. The Patriots then went on a 10-0 run in the second quarter, with Zahir Marshall, Raymond Paulino, and Cahsawn Flemming Jr. all contributing baskets. Elmira fought back, with Zachary Conklin and Julian Colon scoring for the Express, but Flemming Jr. added an acrobatic tip-in for Binghamton to help them hold on for the win.

  • The game was played on Tuesday night.

The players

Jah-Lon Cook

A player for the Binghamton Patriots who scored the opening basket of the game.

Zahir Marshall

A Binghamton Patriots player who scored during their 10-0 run in the second quarter.

Raymond Paulino

A Binghamton Patriots player who scored on a putback during their 10-0 run in the second quarter.

Cahsawn Flemming Jr.

A Binghamton Patriots player who scored a basket from the paint during their 10-0 run and added an acrobatic tip-in later in the game.

Zachary Conklin

An Elmira Express player who scored on second-chance points off an offensive rebound.

Malaki Banks

An Elmira Express player who found Julian Colon with a pass for a basket.

Julian Colon

An Elmira Express player who scored on a contested layup.

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The takeaway

This was an important divisional win for the Binghamton Patriots as they look to make a push for the playoffs. The team's ability to go on a key run in the second quarter and hold off a late Elmira comeback shows their resilience and competitiveness.