WAVERLY – Seniors Jordan Magnani and Marcus Quirk both turned in double-doubles as Cornell's men's basketball team got back on the winning track with an 80-72 victory over Monmouth in Saturday's consolation game of the Buzz Levick Tournament.
 
Magnani equaled his career high with 10 assists to go with 14 points, while Quirk recorded team-highs of 23 points and 10 rebounds to pace the Rams (2-3), who ended a three-game slide.
 
All-conference forward Cooper Kabela pitched in nine points and passed Abe Tubbs (1991-94) for 10th place on Cornell's career scoring list with 1,242.  
 
The Rams raced to an early 21-6 advantage, although needed some clutch plays late to fend off their Midwest Conference rival with Monmouth leading 63-62 with 4:44 left in regulation.
 
A Zach Ingle 3-pointer off a Magnani assist put Cornell back ahead. On the ensuing possession, Magnani came away with a steal and fed Ingle for a dunk that gave the Rams a 67-63 cushion, which they would only build on.  
 
Ingle connected on three 3-point goals and finished with 14 points in only 16 minutes of work. Logan Sharp delivered 11 points and seven rebounds. Logan Christensen pitched in nine points.
 
The Rams sank 11 3-pointers for the game and turned the ball over just four times, while dishing 16 assists. Monmouth was led by Jordan Metcalf's 15 points and 19 rebounds.
 
Cornell opens MWC play Nov. 30 with a 5:30 p.m. home game against Illinois College.