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Poughkeepsie Today
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Skidmore Men's Basketball Falls to Vassar in Liberty League Playoffs
Thoroughbreds' postseason run ends in first-round loss
Published on Feb. 25, 2026
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The sixth-seeded Skidmore College men's basketball team put up a strong fight, but ultimately fell 67-64 to third-seeded Vassar College in the opening round of the Liberty League Tournament. This marked Skidmore's first postseason appearance since 2023.
Why it matters
The loss ends Skidmore's season, but the team showed grit and poise in its return to the playoffs after a three-year absence. The close margin highlights the thin line between winning and losing in the high-stakes environment of the postseason.
The details
Skidmore led for much of the game, but a late surge by Vassar proved to be the difference. The Thoroughbreds were unable to hold on in the final minutes, falling by a score of 67-64.
- The game took place on Tuesday night.
- This was Skidmore's first postseason appearance since 2023.
The players
Skidmore College
The sixth-seeded men's basketball team from Skidmore College, making its first postseason appearance since 2023.
Vassar College
The third-seeded men's basketball team from Vassar College, which defeated Skidmore in the opening round of the Liberty League Tournament.
The takeaway
Despite the disappointing loss, Skidmore's return to the playoffs after a three-year absence shows the program's resilience and potential for future success. The close margin against a higher-seeded opponent suggests the Thoroughbreds have the talent to compete at the highest level in their conference.
