Freshman forward Sterling Green (Burlington Township/Burlington Township, N.J.) made two free throws to give the Hawks (2-10) a 47-44 lead with seven seconds left. On the ensuing possession, McAdoo stole the ball from junior guard Collin Orcutt (Hebron Academy/Thomaston, Maine) and was immediately fouled with three seconds remaining.
Junior forward Adam Turner (Westfield/New York, N.Y.) hit a three-pointer as time expired for the Raptors (3-8).
McAdoo made 6 of 12 field goals and connected on 5 of 8 from three-point range. Freshman guard/forward Greg Betancourt (Northern Highlands, N.J.) had 14 points, four rebounds and two steals for Hartwick, which took a 28-23 lead into halftime.
Senior center Mike Wawrzonek (South Side/Rockville Centre, N.Y.) and senior forward Mike Leighton (Boothbay Regional/Trevett, Maine) helped the Hawks secure the non-conference victory with their defensive play. Wawrzonek finished with 10 rebounds and Leighton hauled in seven rebounds.
Bard received 19 points and four rebounds from Turner. Orcutt had 12 points and junior forward Josef Woldense (Kingston/Asmara, Eritrea) contributed seven points and 12 rebounds.
Hartwick will travel to meet Alfred University for an Empire 8 Conference game at 8 p.m. Friday.
HARTWICK 49, BARD 47 BARD (3-8) Josef Woldense 3-10 0-0 7, Collin Orcutt 5-15 0-0 12, Andrew McCormack 0-2 0-0 0, Adam Turner 7-15 1-2 19, Brendan Kennelly 0-1 3-4 3, Alexei Phillips 0-0 0-0 0, David Valdini 0-1 0-0 0, Trevor McGinn 2-3 2-2 6. Totals 17-47 6-8 47. HARTWICK ( 2-10) Zach Turner 0-0 2-2 2, Tim Kindlon 2-8 0-0 5, Greg Betancourt 5-13 1-2 14, Mike Wawrzonek 1-5 0-0 2, Josh Mackenzie 1-5 0-0 2, Matt Simoneschi 1-1 0-0 2, Eddie McAdoo 6-12 2-2 19, Sterling Green 0-4 3-5 3, Mike Leighton 0-3 0-0 0. Totals 16-51 8-11 49. Bard 23-24--47 Hartwick 28-21--49 3-Point Goals: Bard 7-15 (Josef Woldense 1-3, Collin Orcutt 2-6, Adam Turner 4-6), Hartwick 9-22 (Tim Kindlon 1-5, Greg Betancourt 3-7, Josh Mackenzie 0-1, Eddie McAdoo 5-8, Sterling Green 0-1). Fouled Out: None. Rebounds: Bard 33 (Josef Woldense 12), Hartwick 35 (Mike Wawrzonek 10). Assists: Bard 8 (Andrew McCormack 6), Hartwick 10 (Matt Simoneschi 3). Total Fouls: Bard 12, Hartwick 10.