Men's Basketball

Greyhounds mourn passing of Hall of Famer Fred Barakat '61

Tue, 22 Jun 2010 04:00:00 GMT

Assumption College two-sport Alumni-Athletics Hall of Famer Fred Barakat '61 passed Monday. Mr. Barakat was also the retired associate commissioner of the Atlantic Coast Conference and a former head basketball coach at Fairfield University. He was a two-time all-America basketball player for the Greyhounds and was a territorial draft selection of the New York Knicks (NBA) and also had a professional baseball tryout with the San Francisco Giants and played five years in the Eastern Basketball Professional League.

UMass Lowell stops Greyhound men in NE-10 playoff, 91-79

Sat, 27 Feb 2010 05:00:00 GMT

LOWELL, Mass. --- Senior guard KEVIN CARR (Lancaster, OH/Lancaster) and freshman forward MATT WELCH (Lowell, MA/Lowell) each scored 18 points to lead four double-figure scorers as the University of Massachusetts Lowell defeated Assumption College, 91-79, in the first round of the Northeast-10 Conference playoffs Saturday at the Costello Athletic Center. Senior guard/captain COURTLAND BLUFORD (Fort Washington, MD/Saint Vincent Pallotti) scored a season- and career-high 23 points in his final game to key the Greyhound offense. Senior center SAVOY FRAINE (Grenada Hills, CA/Grenada Hills) added 16 points, eight rebounds and four blocked shots.

Tim Beinert earns NE-10 all-freshman accolade

Fri, 26 Feb 2010 05:00:00 GMT

WORCESTER, Mass. --- Assumption College senior forward KAYLA PARKER (Sanford, ME/Sanford) has been named to Northeast-10 Conference third-team all-stars as voted by the league coaches. Freshman guard GABRIELLE GIBSON (Amityville, NY/Copiague) was named the co-Freshman-of-the-Year and also earned a spot on the All-Rookie Team. Backcourt mate KATY HOWARD (Medway, MA/Medway) also earned a spot on the all-rookie team. On the men's side first-year guard/forward TIM BIENERT (Floral Park, NY/Holy Cross) was named to all-rookie team.

Hounds beat Owls, at UMass Lowell in NE-10 playoffs Saturday

Wed, 24 Feb 2010 05:00:00 GMT

NEW HAVEN, Conn. --- Junior forward MIKE BALDARELLI (Sutton, MA/Holy Name) (14 points), freshman forward RONSON QUICK (Marlton, NJ/Cherokee) (13 points) and senior guard COURTLAND BLUFORD (Ft. Washington, MD/St. Vincent Pallotti) (13 points, 7 rebounds) and freshman point RYAN ROZSNAKI (Montreal, Quebec/Landstown, VA) (10 points, 6 assists) led the double-figure scoring parade as Assumption College defeated Southern Connecticut State University, 85-71, in Northeast-10 Conference men's basketball action Wednesday at the Moore Field House. They play at UMass Lowell Saturday in the conference playoffs.

"Quick" work of Le Moyne in 88-87 Senior Day thriller

Sat, 20 Feb 2010 05:00:00 GMT

WORCESTER, Mass. --- Freshman forward RONSON QUICK (Marlton, NJ/Cherokee) scored 21 points, including 18 in the second half, to lead four double-figure scorers as Assumption College hung on to defeat Le Moyne College, 88-87, in Northeast-10 Conference men's basketball action Saturday at the Laska Gym. Senior forward SAVOY FRAINE (Grenada Hills, CA/Grenada Hills) (19 points), junior forward captain MIKE BALDARELLI (Sutton, MA/Holy Name) (15 points, six assists) and senior guard/captain COURTLAND BLUFORD (Fort Washington, MD/Saint Vincent Pallotti) (12 points, nine rebounds) all played well in support roles for the Greyhounds.

A.I.C. stops Greyhound men, 74-72, in NE-10 action

Wed, 17 Feb 2010 05:00:00 GMT

SPRINGFIELD, Mass. --- Sophomore guard ISIAH WALLACE (Springfield, MA/Sabis Int'l.) scored 24 points and added nine rebounds to lead four double-figure scorers as American International College beat Assumption College, 74-72, in Northeast-10 Conference men's basketball action Wednesday at the Butova Gym. The Hounds got a solid double-double performance from sophomore forward TIM BEINERT (Floral Park, NY/Holy Cross) (19 points, 13 rebounds), while junior forward MIKE BALDARELLI (Sutton, MA/Holy Name) adde 15 points, eight rebounds.

Adelphi rallies to defeat Assumption men, 73-71

Sat, 13 Feb 2010 05:00:00 GMT

GARDEN CITY, NY --- Senior guard CHRIS DIASPARRA (Mahopac, NY/Mahopac) scored 17 points with 10 rebounds and junior guard RICHARD BYRD (Central Islip, NY/Copiague) added 17 point to lead four double-figure scorers as Adelphi University came-from behind to defeat Assumption College, 73-71, in Northeast-10 Conference men's basketball action here Saturday. Junior forward/captain MIKE BALDARELLI (Sutton, MA/Holy Name) led the Greyhounds with 16 points and nine rebounds, while senior center SAVOY FRAINE (Grenada Hills, CA/Grenada Hills) added 14 points.

New Haven stops Greyhound men's hoop in NE-10 action

Wed, 10 Feb 2010 05:00:00 GMT

WORCESTER, Mass. --- Senior guard DARRYL GREENE (Clinton, MD/Bishop McNamara) scored 21 points and senior center KELVIN JACKSON (Upper Marlboro, MD/Gwynn Park) added 19 points and 11 rebounds as the University of New Haven defeated Assumption College, 71-68, in Northeast-10 Conference men's basketball action Tuesday at the Laska Gym. Freshman forward RONSON QUICK (Marlton, NJ/Cherokee) (12 points, seven rebounds), junior forward MIKE BALDARELLI (Sutton, MA/Holy Name) (12 points) and senior guard COURTLAND BLUFORD (Ft. Washington, MD/St. Vincent Pallotti) (11 points, eight rebounds) led the Hounds.

Quick, Baldarelli lead Hounds men's hoop past Pace, 82-79

Sat, 06 Feb 2010 05:00:00 GMT

WORCESTER, Mass. --- Freshman forward RONSON QUICK (Marlton, NJ/Cherokee) scored 21 points and junior forward MIKE BALDARELLI (Sutton, MA/Holy Name) added a double-double 14 points, 11 rebounds as Assumption College defeated Pace University, 82-79, in Northeast-10 Conference men's basketball Saturday at the Laska Gym. The duo combined to make six-of-10 three-pointers. Senior forward SAVOY FRAINE (Grenada Hills, CA/Grenada Hills) added 17 points (including 13 in the second half), while senior guard COURTLAND BLUFORD (Ft. Washington, MD/Saint Vincent Pallotti) had 14 points (10 in the second half) and seven rebounds.

Hot-shooting Saint Rose stops Hound men's hoop in NE-10 game

Wed, 03 Feb 2010 05:00:00 GMT

ALBANY, N.Y. --- Freshman guard ANDREW POPE (White Plains, NY/Iona Prep) scored 27 points to lead the College of Saint Rose past Assumption College, 84-57, in Northeast-10 Conference men's basketball Wednesday at the Nolan Gymnasium. Pope converted a season-best seven-of-10 three-pointers and added seven rebounds and four assists. The Golden Knights sped to a 25-15 lead with 9:55 left in the first half as Pope scored 14 points including four of five from behind the three-point circle. He finished the half with 16 points as Saint Rose was in control, 42-25.

Southern New Hampshire stops Hound men's hoop, 74-60

Sat, 30 Jan 2010 05:00:00 GMT

WORCESTER, Mass. --- Junior forward TORY STAPLETON (Rahway, NJ/Gill St. Bernard's) scored 22 points including a perfect 10-for-10 from the free throw line to lead Southern New Hampshire past Assumption College, 74 60, in Northeast-10 Conference men's basketball action Saturday at the Laska Gym. The Greyhounds had four double-figure scorers including senior guard COURTLAND BLUFORD (Ft. Washington, MD/St. Vincent Pallotti) (12 points, four assists) and senior center SAVOY FRAINE (Grenada Hills, CA/Grenada Hills) (12 points, six rebounds).

Kessler, Scott standout at Terrier Track Classic

Sat, 30 Jan 2010 05:00:00 GMT

BOSTON, Mass. --- Freshman MOLLY KESSLER (Hopkinton, MA/Hopkinton) and senior BERNARD SCOTT (St. Petersburg, FL/Admiral Farragut) took center stage for the Assumption College indoor track team in the Boston University Terrier Classic Friday and Saturday. Kessler set the team indoor record with a 2:22.69 time in the 800 meter event, while for the second straight week Scott was superb in his specialty finishing third in the 55-meter dash with a 6.49 time.

Mike Baldarelli keys Greyhounds past Saint Anselm, 75-63

Tue, 26 Jan 2010 05:00:00 GMT

GOFFSTOWN, NH --- Junior forward MIKE BALDARELLI (Sutton, MA/Holy Name) had 21 points to lead Assumption College past Saint Anselm College, 75-63, in Northeast-10 Conference men's basketball Tuesday at the Stoutenburg Gymnasium. The win was the third straight for the Greyhounds, while snapping a five-game win streak for the Hawks. Sophomore forward TIM BEINERT (Floral Park, NY/Holy Cross) added 16 points, while freshman forward RONSON QUICK (Marlton, NJ/Cherokee), the Northeast-10 Conference Freshman-of-the-Week, added 14 points, including 12 in the first half.

S.A.A.C. raises nearly $6,000 for Haitian relief . . .

Mon, 25 Jan 2010 05:00:00 GMT

WORCESTER, Mass. --- The Assumption College Student Athlete Advisory Committee along with members of the student body at the College joined together for a "Hounds for Haiti" initiative which has raised nearly $6,000 to date. The groups assisted in raising the funds for the Catholic Relief Services (http://crs.org) efforts in the recovery and rebuilding programs in Haiti.

Ronson Quick (18 points) leads Greyhounds past St. Michael's

Sat, 23 Jan 2010 05:00:00 GMT

WORCESTER, Mass. --- Freshman forward RONSON QUICK (Marlton, NJ/Cherokee) scored 18 point to lead four double-figure scorers as Assumption College won its second straight game, 77-60, in Northeast-10 Conference men's basketball Saturday at the Laska Gym. Junior forward MIKE BALDARELLI (Sutton, MA/Holy Name) (12 points, eight rebounds), senior guard COURTLAND BLUFORD (Ft. Washington, MD/St. Vincent Pallotti) (11 points) and sophomore forward TIM BEINERT (Floral Park, NY/Holy Cross) (10 points) played well in support roles for the Greyhounds.

Bluford, Quick lead Hounds past Franklin Pierce, 70-65

Wed, 20 Jan 2010 05:00:00 GMT

RINDGE, NH --- Senior guard COURTLAND BLUFORD (Ft. Washington, MD/St. Vincent Pallotti) (16 points, eight rebounds) and freshman forward RONSON QUICK (Marlton, NJ/Cherokee) (15 points) led four double-figure scorers as Assumption College defeated Franklin Pierce University, 70-65, in Northeast-10 Conference men's basketball action Wednesday at the Ravens Gym.

Bridgeport stops Greyhounds despite career-high 23 for Quick

Mon, 18 Jan 2010 05:00:00 GMT

WORCESTER, Mass. --- Senior center DEMETRIOUS PHILLIPS (Baltimore, MD/Northwestern) and senior forward KIRK WILLIAMS (White Plains, NY/Woodlands) each had 14 points to pace four double-figure scorers as the University of Bridgeport defeated Assumption College, 72-58, in a non-conference men's basketball game Monday night at the Laska Gym. Freshman forward RONSON QUICK (Marlton, NJ/Cherokee) scored a season- and career-high 23 points to lead the Greyhounds.

Bentley stops Hounds hoop; Haase gets career-best 19 points

Sat, 16 Jan 2010 05:00:00 GMT

WALTHAM, Mass. ---Junior forward BRIAN TRACEY (Bow Mar, CO/Heritage/Kimball Union) scored a game-high 21 points with nine rebounds as No. 17 ranked Bentley University defeated Assumption College, 81-59, in Northeast-10 Conference men's basketball action here Saturday at the Dana Center. The Greyhounds got a solid performance from junior forward TOBIN HAASE (Southold, NY/Ridgewood, NJ) who scored a career-high 19 points.

Stonehill stops Greyhound men's hoop, 59-51, in NE-10 battle

Tue, 12 Jan 2010 05:00:00 GMT

WORCESTER, Mass. --- Senior forward A.J. RUDOWITZ (Monroe, NJ/Monroe Township) (13 points) and junior forward MIKE KERNAN (Medford, NJ/Shawnee) (12 points) were the lone double-figure scorers as Stonehill College defeated Assumption College, 59-51, in Northeast-10 Conference men's basketball action Tuesday night at the Laska Gym. Senior guard/captain COURTLAND BLUFORD (Ft. Washington, MD/St. Vincent Pallotti) (14 points) and sophomore guard KEVIN DONAHUE (Pawcatuck, CT/Stonington) (10 points) led the Greyhounds, now 7-7 overall and 4-6 in the conference.

Hound men's hoop stopped by Merrimack in NE-10 action

Sat, 09 Jan 2010 05:00:00 GMT

NORTH ANDOVER, Mass. --- Junior guard DARIN MENCY (Hagerstown, MD/St. John's Catholic Prep) scored 32 points to lead Merrimack College past Assumption College, 88-74, in Northeast-10 Conference men's basketball here Saturday at the Volpe Center.vMency made six three-point shots in 10 attempts, while backcourt mate, senior DARREN DUNCAN (Briarwood, NY/Christ the King) added 20 points on nine-for-11 floor accuracy with nine assists and three streals. Senior center SAVOY FRAINE (Grenada Hills, CA/Grenada Hills) led the Greyhounds, now 7-6 overall and 4-5 in conference play, with 19 points and six rebounds.

UMass Lowell defeats Greyhound men, 84-71, in NE-10 action

Wed, 06 Jan 2010 05:00:00 GMT

WORCESTER, Mass. --- Sophomore guard KYLE CAIOLA (Parma, OH/Normandy) (23 points, six assists) and senior guard KEVIN CARR (Lancaster, OH/Lancaster) (22 points, four steals) combined to make 10-of-18 three-pointers as the University of Massachusetts Lowell defeated Assumption College, 84-71, in Northeast-10 Conference men's basketball Wednesday at the Laska Gym.

Pace stops Greyhounds men's baskeball in Northeast-10 action

Sat, 02 Jan 2010 05:00:00 GMT

PLEASANTVILLE, NY --- Senior guard CARLOS HOWARD (Ft. Washington, MD/Gonzaga Prep) scored 17 points to lead four double-figure scorers as Pace University defeated Assumption College, 84-63, in Northeast-10 Conference men's basketball action Saturday at the Goldstein Center. Senior guard/captain COURTLAND BLUFORD (Ft. Washington, MD/St. Vincent Pallotti) scored 15 points with six rebounds to lead five double-figure scorers for the Greyhounds.

Baldarelli, Bluford lead Hounds past Holy Family in OT

Wed, 30 Dec 2009 05:00:00 GMT

PHILADELPHIA, PA. --- Junior forward/captain MIKE BALDARELLI (Sutton, MA/Holy Name) scored a season-high 26 points with nine rebounds and senior guard/captain COURTLAND BLUFORD (Fort Washington, MD/Saint Vincent Pallotti) added 20 points and five steals to lead Assumption College past Holy Family University, 100-94, in overtime in the second round of the East Regional Classic.

Kevin Donahue leads Greyhounds past Philadelphia, 74-68

Tue, 29 Dec 2009 05:00:00 GMT

PHILADELPHIA, PA --- Sophomore guard KEVIN DONAHUE (Pawcatuck, CT/Stonington) scored 16 points to lead five double-figure scorers as Assumption College defeated Philadelphia, 74-68, in the first round of the East Region Classic hosted by Holy Family University.

Bluford reaches 1,000 points; Bentley prevails over Greyhounds

Sun, 20 Dec 2009 05:00:00 GMT

WORCESTER, Mass. --- Senior guard JASON WESTROL (Brielle, NJ/Manasquan) (20 points) keyed No. 23 ranked Bentley University past Assumption College, 71-61, in a non-conference game SUNDAY at the Laska Gym. Freshman guard BOBBY HARRIS (Berlin, NJ/Eastern) (16 points), sophomore forward TIM BEINERT (Floral Park, NY/Holy Cross) (15 points, 9 rebounds) and junior forward MIKE BALDARELLI (Sutton, MA/Holy Name) (13 points, 16 rebounds) played well for the Hounds.

Ex-Greyhound standout Joe Lane '60 passes . . .

Tue, 15 Dec 2009 05:00:00 GMT

For the third time in two months, the Saint John's High, Assumption College and Central Massachusetts athletic communities are mourning the passing of a legend. Joe Lane, who starred at Saint John's in the 1950s and later coached the Pioneers, died yesterday from complications of cancer, which he battled for more than 30 years. He was 72. Lane played with the Greyhounds from 1956-60.

Greyhound Basketball Legends Show True Meaning of Team

Wed, 09 Dec 2009 05:00:00 GMT

The Greyhounds beat the Southern Connecticut last night 95-72 at Laska Gym in Worcester. Exciting? Sure. If you're an Assumption student, fan, or alumnus, it's probably darn right newsworthy. For me, however, the evening took on an added significance that became much greater than the final score. In the hardwood equivalent of The Field Of Dreams , I was treated to my own personal episode of "If you build it they will come."

Bluford leads Hounds past S.C.S.U., nears 1,000-point mark

Tue, 08 Dec 2009 05:00:00 GMT

WORCESTER, Mass. --- Senior guard COURTLAND BLUFORD (Ft. Washington, MD/St. Vincent Pallotti) scored 19 points inching his way closer to the magic 1,000-point mark as Assumption College rolled past Southern Connecticut State, 95-72, in mens basketball action Tuesday at the Laska Gym. Bluford now has scored 996 points in his career.

Le Moyne defeats Assumption, 79-71, in Northeast-10 action

Sat, 05 Dec 2009 05:00:00 GMT

SYRACUSE, NY --- Guard DAMANI CORBIN (Brooklyn, NY/Frederick Douglass) scored 27 points and senior forward LAURENCE EKPERIGIN (Cortlandt Manor, NY/Walter Panas) added 13 points and 16 rebounds as Le Moyne College defeated Assumption College, 79-71, in men's basketball here Saturday at the Ted Grant Court. Senior guard COURTLAND BLUFORD (Fort Washington, MD/St. Vincent Pallotti) scored 22 points, junior forward MIKE BALDARELLI (Sutton, MA/Holy Name) added 17 points to lead the Hounds.

Tim Beinert leads Hounds past unbeaten A.I.C., 97-91, in OT

Wed, 02 Dec 2009 05:00:00 GMT

WORCESTER, Mass. ---Sophomore forward TIM BEINERT (Floral Park, NY/Holy Cross) scored 19 points to lead four double-figure scorers as Assumption College defeated previously unbeaten American International College, 97-91, in a Northeast-10 Conference mens basketball overtime thriller WEDNESDAY at the Laska Gym. The Greyhounds, now 4-1 overall and 3-1 in the conference are a half game behind Stonehill (3-0) and A.I.C. (4-1) in the conference standings, tied with Bentley and Adelphi. American International is now 4-2 overall. The Greyhounds defense was also a factor as it created 27 turnovers and ended with 13 steals. American International outrebounded the Greyhounds, 49 43, and owned a 12-7 advantage on the offensive glass. Beinert finished with a stat-filled game, fur rebounds, three assists, five blocked shots and three steals. Senior guard/captain COURTLAND BLUFORD (Ft. Washington, MD/Saint Vincent Pallotti) (42 minutes played, 18 points, four assists, three steals), junior forward/captain MIKE BALDARELLI (Sutton, MA/Holy Name) (18 points, eight rebounds) and freshman guard BOBBY HARRIS (Berlin, NJ/Eastern Regional) (16 points, 10 rebounds) and freshman point guard RYAN ROZSNAKI (Montreal, Quebec/Landstown, VA) (six points, season-high 10 assists) all played well in support roles for the Greyhounds. Bluford now has 955 points as he edges toward the magic 1,000-point plateau for his career.

Undefeated Adelphi stops Greyhound mens basketball, 79-65, in NE-10 action

Sun, 29 Nov 2009 05:00:00 GMT

Savoy Fraine leads Greyhounds men's basketball past New Haven; Serge DeBari notches win No. 350

Tue, 24 Nov 2009 05:00:00 GMT

WEST HAVEN, Conn. --- Senior center SAVOY FRAINE (Grenada Hills, CA/Granada Hills) was a one-man show with a career-high 34 points as Assumption College defeated the University of New Haven, 90-77, in Northeast-10 Conference men's basketball TUESDAY night at the Chargers Gym. Fraine converted 12-of-16 shots from the floor including a career-best six-of-seven from three-point territory and added seven rebounds. The victory improved the Greyhounds record to 3-0 on the season (2-0 in the conference) and was No. 350 in the storied career of veteran head coach SERGE DE BARI '71. DeBari's record now stands at 350-264 in his 25th season as a head coach at both Babson College and Assumption College. His record at Assumption College, now in his ninth season is 126-113. Senior guard/captain COURTLAND BLUFORD (Ft. Washington, MD/Saint Vincent) (13 points including nine-of-10 from the free throw line), junior forward/captain MIKE BALDARELLI (Sutton, MA/Holy Name) (11 points, seven rebounds, three three-pointers) and sophomore forward TIM BEINERT (Floral Park, NY/Holy Cross) (10 points, five rebounds) played well in support roles for the Greyhounds.

Tim Beinert leads Greyhound men's basketball past Saint Rose, 90-78, in NE-10 opener

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 05:00:00 GMT

Courtland Bluford leads Greyhounds men's basketball past St. Thomas Aquinas, 87-72, in "new" Laska Gym opener

Sun, 15 Nov 2009 05:00:00 GMT

SALEM NEWS: Patrick Shea now playing professionally in Ireland

Sun, 01 Nov 2009 04:00:00 GMT

Greyhound legend Charlie Bibaud '55 passes . . .

Fri, 16 Oct 2009 04:00:00 GMT

Men's Basketball Cited by New England Basketball Hall of Fame as Scholar-Athlete Program

Sun, 04 Oct 2009 04:00:00 GMT

NASHOBA PUBLISHING: Hounds GREG TWOMEY thirved with versatile, selfless style

Mon, 30 Mar 2009 04:00:00 GMT

Patrick Shea selected to play in N.A.B.C./N.C.A.A. Division II National All-Star Game

Thu, 19 Mar 2009 04:00:00 GMT

Greyhounds men's basketball stopped by No. 2 ranked undefeated C.W. Post, 75-61, in East Regional semifinal

Sun, 15 Mar 2009 04:00:00 GMT

BROOKVILLE, NY --- Top-seeded and No. 2 ranked L.I.U.-C.W. Post lived up to its billing while ending the season for fourth-seeded Assumption College, 75-61, in the semifinal round of the N.C.A.A. Division II East Regional SUNDAY night at the Pratt Center. In the first game, Jason Westrol hit a three-pointer with one second left in the second overtime as second-seeded Bentley University edged seventh seeded Merrimack College, 79-76, to advance to Tuesday's regional final against 28-0 L.I.U.-C.W. Post at 7:30 p.m. at the Pratt Center. The Greyhounds finished their season 23-10.

Greyhounds second-half blitz powers men's basketball past Stonehill, 61-49, in N.C.A.A. East Regional; face No. 2 ranked C.W. Post Sunday

Sat, 14 Mar 2009 04:00:00 GMT

BROOKVILLE, NY --- Fourth-seeded Assumption College behind a blistering second-half attack came-from-behind to defeat fifth-seeded Stonehill College, 61-49, in the quarterfinal round of the N.C.A.A. Division II East Regional here SATURDAY night at the Pratt Center on the campus of L.I.U. C.W. Post. The Greyhounds trailed 28-25 at the half and came out with a 25-6 run to move to a 50-34 lead with just over 14 minutes remaining. The 94th meeting between the two Northeast-10 Conference institutions was their first-ever in the N.C.A.A. postseason. The Greyhounds are making their 26th appearance in the tournament, only Kentucky Wesleyan (40), Philadelphia (31) and Virginia Union (27) have been to more in Division II. In other scores Saturday: seventh-seeded Merrimack College (21-8) edged UMass Lowell (21-8) (86-84), in overtime; second-seeded Bentley University (25-6) ran past the University of Bridgeport (22-9) (79-53), and undefeated No. 2 nationally ranked and top-seeded host L.I.U.-C.W. Post (28-0) defeated No. 8 Philadelphia (25-6) (73-51).

TELEGRAM: Mike Baldarelli leads Greyhounds into N.C.A.A. regional

Fri, 13 Mar 2009 04:00:00 GMT

N.C.A.A. MEN'S BASKETBALL TOURNAMENT INFORMATION

Mon, 09 Mar 2009 04:00:00 GMT

Greg Twomey leads Greyhounds past Le Moyne, 77-63, to win fourth Northeast-10 Conference championship; N.C.A.A. tournament starts Saturday!

Sat, 07 Mar 2009 05:00:00 GMT

WORCESTER, Mass. --- Fifth-seeded Assumption College with five double figure scorers pulled away in the second half to defeat six-seeded Le Moyne College, 77-63, to win their fourth Northeast-10 Conference men's basketball playoff championship SATURDAY at the Laska Gym. It is the fourth championship won by the Greyhounds including 1983 at American International College (96-84), 1991: vs. Bentley (89-72), 1998, vs. Saint Anselm (93-73). The Hounds lost in the final twice in 1999 at Saint Michael's (75 76) and last year at Bentley (77-93). The Greyhounds also earned an automatic berth in the upcoming N.C.A.A. Division II regional tournament. The eight-team tournament will most likely be hosted by L.I.U.-C.W. Post (Brookville, NY) beginning this Saturday. All other participants, seedings, and game times will be announced tomorrow night on the men and women's tournament pairing show on www.ncaa.com beginning at 9 p.m. This will be the 27th time (and second straight) for the Greyhounds to play in the N.C.A.A. postseason tournament since 1960. They also received four N.A.I.A. regional berth bids prior to that. They are now 22-9 overall with five straight victories (including a 13-1 record in the Laska Gym!)---the 14th time in their storied history they have won 20-or-more games.

Mike Baldarelli leads Greyhound men's basketball past Saint Anselm, 90-67, in Northeast-10 Conference semifinal; Hounds host Le Moyne Saturday at 2 p.m. for title

Thu, 05 Mar 2009 05:00:00 GMT

WORCESTER, Mass. --- Sophomore forward MIKE BALDARELLI (Sutton, MA/Holy Name) continued his superb play in the postseason scoring 26 points leading fifth-seeded Assumption College past ninth-seeded Saint Anselm College, 90-67, in the Northeast-10 Conference men's basketball semifinals THURSDAY night at the Laska Gym. Baldarelli has scored 20, 21, and 26 points as the Greyhounds have swept their way to the championship game against Le Moyne College SATURDAY at 2 p.m. The Greyhounds have won the tournament in 1983 (beating American International, 96-84; 1991 (beating Bentley, 89-72) and 1998 (beating Saint Anselm, 93-73). They played in the title game losing at Bentley. Sixth-seeded Le Moyne, now 20-10 overall, defeated seventh-seeded Southern New Hampshire, 61-55, in the other semifinal game.

Greyhounds men's basketball rallies past Merrimack, 83-77, hosts Saint Anselm Thursday in Northeast-10 Conference semifinal

Tue, 03 Mar 2009 05:00:00 GMT

NORTH ANDOVER, Mass. --- Fifth-seeded Assumption College rallied from a 13-point halftime deficit to defeat fourth-seeded Merrimack College, 83-77, in the quarterfinal round of the Northeast-10 Conference men's basketball playoffs TUESDAY night at the Volpe Center. The win improved the Greyhounds' record to 20-9, the 15th time in their storied history that the team has won 20-or more games and the second straight season. Merrimack is now 21-7. The Greyhounds will now advance to the semifinal round and hot Saint Anselm College at the Laska Gym THURSDAY at 7 p.m. Saint Anselm, the ninth-seeded team, defeated top-seeded Bentley University, 88-85. All four top-seeded teams lost in their quarterfinal games tonight. No. 8 Southern New Hampshire defeated No. 2 UMass Lowell, 66-60 and No. 6 Le Moyne defeated Stonehill, 80-66. In the other semifinal sixth-seeded Le Moyne will host seventh-seeded Southern New Hampshire. All four top-seeded teams lost in their quarterfinal games tonight.

BOSTON GLOBE: Twomey's recovery lifts Assumption

Sun, 01 Mar 2009 05:00:00 GMT

Mike Baldarelli leads Greyhound men's basketball past Pace, 83-71, in Northeast-10 Conference playoff opener

Sat, 28 Feb 2009 05:00:00 GMT

WORCESTER, Mass. --- Sophomore forward MIKE BALDARELLI (Sutton, MA/Holy Name) scored a team-high 20 points to lead four double-figure scorers as fifth-seeded Assumption College defeated 12th-seeded Pace University, 83-71, in the first-round of the Northeast-10 Conference playoffs SATURDAY at the Laska Gym. The Greyhounds, now 19-9 overall, advance to the quarterfinal round playing at fourth-seeded Merrimack College MONDAY at 7 p.m. Pace concluded its season at 9-19 overall. The Greyhounds got solid performances from junior center SAVOY FRAINE (Grenada Hills, CA/Grenada Hills) (15 points, six rebounds, five blocked shots), postgraduate forward GREG TWOMEY (Groton, MA/Groton-Dunstable) (12 points, six rebounds) and junior guard COURTLAND BLUFORD (Fort Washington, MD/Saint Vincent Pallotti) (10 points, three assists). Senior guard/captain MITCH BAJEMA (Whitinsville, MA/Whitinsville Christian) was the game-high rebounder with 10.

Late Greg Twomey heroics give Greyhound men's basketball choice win over No. 13 Bentley, 78-77, on Senior Night

Tue, 24 Feb 2009 05:00:00 GMT

WORCESTER, Mass. - Postgradaute forward GREG TWOMEY (Groton, MA/Groton-Dunstable) made three free throws and a crucial steal in the final 16.7 seconds as Assumption College held on for a pulsating 79-78 win over 13th-ranked Bentley University, in Northeast-10 Conference men's basketball TUESDAY in the Laska Gym. The Greyhounds who improved to 18-9 overall and 15-7 in the conference finished fifth in the overall conference standings and will host Pace University SATURDAY in a first-round game of the Northeast-10 playoffs. The Falcons, the regular-season titlist in the league had its win streak snapped a 15 and closed out its regular-season at 24-5 overall and 18-4 in the conference. Assumption saluted the four senior members of the team before the game as guard/captain PATRICK SHEA (Salem, MA/Salem), guard/captain MITCH BAJEMA (Whitinsville, MA/Whitinsville Christian), forward MAREK KULIG (Brick, NJ/Msgr. Donovan) and student assistant COREY GAGNON (Sterling, MA/Wachusett) received "Senior Medallions" in a special presentation. Twomey was singled out as playing in his final regular-season home game.

Southern New Hampshire stops Greyhound men's basketball in Northeast-10 Conference action

Sat, 21 Feb 2009 05:00:00 GMT

Courtland Bluford keys Greyhounds past Franklin Pierce in key Northeast-10 Conference game

Wed, 18 Feb 2009 05:00:00 GMT

WORCESTER, Mass. --- Junior guard COURTLAND BLUFORD (Ft. Washington, MD/St. Vincent Pallotti) came off-the-bench to scored 16 points and lead the Assumption College men's basketball team past Franklin Pierce University, 93-72, in Northeast-10 Conference action WEDNESDAY night in the Laska Gym. The Greyhounds moved to a comfortable 53-36 halftime advantage as they shot 23-for-40 from the floor (.575). Bluford scored 14 points in the period making six-of-nine attempts from the floor. Assumption is now 17-8 overall and 14-6 in the conference, while Franklin Pierce falls to 10-16 and 7-14. The Greyhounds are tied for third place with Merrimack and Stonehill behind Bentley (17-3) and UMass Lowell (15-5) with two games remaining to play. They play at Southern New Hampshire (14-11, 10-10) SATURDAY and host first-place Bentley TUESDAY as part of their annual senior day.

Greyhound men's basketball falls to Mass. Lowell, 65-53, in Northeast-10 Conference action

Sat, 14 Feb 2009 05:00:00 GMT

Mike Baldarelli leads Greyhound men's basketball past New Haven, 75-57, in Northeast-10 Conference action

Tue, 10 Feb 2009 05:00:00 GMT

WORCESTER, Mass. --- Sophomore forward MIKE BALDARELLI (Sutton, MA/Holy Name) scored a season-high 26 points including six three-pointers as Assumption College ran past the University of New Haven, 75-57, in a Northeast-10 Conference men's basketball game TUESDAY in the Laska Gym. Baldarelli, who nearly outscored the entire New Haven team with 21 first-half points led the Greyhounds to a 40-22 halftime advantage. The Greyhounds' defense was also major factor limiting the Chargers to an eight for-31 floor accuracy (.258) and just one-of-seven three-pointers. It was the second time this season that the Greyhounds had defeated New Haven, having won 68-58 at New Haven on January 14.The Greyhounds have now won 12 straight at home and are now 8-0 in the friendly confines of the Laska Gym this season. They have won 10 of their last 12 games.

Late hoop leads A.I.C. past Greyhound men's basketball in Northeast-10 Conference action

Sat, 07 Feb 2009 05:00:00 GMT

Mike Baldarelli double-double keys Greyhound men's basketball past St. Thomas Aquinas, 61-52, in non-conference game

Mon, 02 Feb 2009 05:00:00 GMT

SPARKHILL, NY --- Sophomore forward MIKE BALDARELLI (Sutton, MA/Holy Name) recorded his third double-double in his last four games with 20 points and 11 rebounds (and a career-best five steals) to lead Assumption College past St. Thomas Aquinas College, 61-52, in a non conference men's basketball game MONDAY night in Aquinas Hall. The Greyhounds have now won four straight and nine of the last 10 games and move to 15-6 overall. Sharing the spotlight for the Greyhounds was senior forward/captain PATRICK SHEA (Salem, MA/Salem) with his fourth double-double (third in the last five games) with 11 points, 11 rebounds; sophomore center SAVOY FRAINE (Grenada Hills, CA/Grenada Hills) (11 points, 6 rebounds) and postgraduate forward GREG TWOMEY (Groton, MA/Groton-Dunstable) (11 points, 5 rebounds, 6 assists).

Courtland Bluford (21 points) keys second-half comeback as Greyhound men's basketball defeats Saint Anselm, 88-78

Sat, 31 Jan 2009 05:00:00 GMT

Savoy Fraine leads Greyhounds past Saint Michael's, 76-60, in Northeast-10 action

Thu, 29 Jan 2009 05:00:00 GMT

Savoy Fraine (20 points) leads balanced Greyhounds attack as men's basketball defeats Le Moyne, 90-79, in Northeast-10 action

Sat, 24 Jan 2009 05:00:00 GMT

WORCESTER, Mass. --- Sophomore center SAVOY FRAINE scored 20 points with six blocked shots to lead Assumption College past Le Moyne College, 90-79, in Northeast-10 Conference men's basketball action SATURDAY at the Laska Gym. The Greyhounds finished with six players in double figures. Sophomore forward MIKE BALDARELLI (17 points, 11 rebounds), postgraduate forward GREG TWOMEY (14 points, eight rebounds), freshman guard KEVIN DONAHUE (12 points with four three-pointers), junior guard COURTLAND BLUFORD (11 points, seven assists) and senior guard/captain PATRICK SHEA (11 points, six assists) all played well in support roles in a total team effort.

New England Basketball Hall of Fame Honors Hounds Men's Basketball Program

Tue, 20 Jan 2009 05:00:00 GMT

WORCESTER, Mass. --- The Assumption College men's basketball program, in particular, the years coached by Greyhound legendary mentors Andy Laska H69 and Joe O'Brien '57, has been selected as the New England Basketball Hall of Fame "Intercollegiate Men's Scholar-Athlete Honor Program." The Scholar-Athlete Honor Program Award, considered to be the foremost New England Basketball Hall of Fame recognition, is presented at each honors ceremony to the intercollegiate men and women's programs which have combined excellence on-the-court with distinguished undergraduate academic achievement, and postgraduate career success. Both programs will be honored at the Hall of Fame honors ceremony October 9, 2009 at the International Scholar-Athlete Hall of Fame at the University of Rhode Island.

Franklin Pierce defeats Greyhounds men's basketball, 79-68, in Northeast-10 Conference action

Tue, 20 Jan 2009 05:00:00 GMT

Savoy Fraine, Greg Twomey lead balanced attack as men's basketball stops Southern New Hampshire, 82-75, in NE-10 action

Sat, 17 Jan 2009 05:00:00 GMT

WORCESTER, Mass. --- Postgraduate forward GREG TWOMEY (8 rebounds, 6 assists) and sophomore center SAVOY FRAINE (2 blocked shots) each scored 14 points to lead a balanced offense (six double-figure scorers) as Assumption College defeated Southern New Hampshire, 82-75, in Northeast-10 Conference men's basketball action SATURDAY in the Laska Gym. The victory improved the Greyhounds overall record to 11-5 and 9-3 in the conference. They are now one-half game behind Stonehill (9-2) and Merrimack (9-2) in second place tied with UMass Lowell (9-3). Southern New Hampshire is now 8-8 overall and 4-7 in the conference.

Savoy Fraine (16 points), Mitch Bajema (15 points) lead Greyhounds men's basketball past New Haven, 68-58

Wed, 14 Jan 2009 05:00:00 GMT

Mitch Bajema, Savoy Fraine key Greyhound men's basketball past A.I.C., 81-54, in Northeast-10 Conference action

Thu, 08 Jan 2009 05:00:00 GMT

WORCESTER, Mass. --- Senior guard/captain MITCH BAJEMA and sophomore center SAVOY FRAINE each scored 14 points to lead Assumption College past American International College, 81-54, in Northeast-10 Conference men's basketball action THURSDAY night in the Laska Gym. The win improves the Greyhounds' overall record to 9-5 and 7-3 in the conference and moves the team into a virtual four-way tie with Stonehill (6 2), Saint Anselm (6-2) and Merrimack (6-2) for first place in the league standings. American International College is now 8-6 overall and 5-5 in the conference. Freshman guard ISIAH WALLACE led the Yellow Jackets with 17 points. Another major part of this win was the Greyhounds' defense as it limited the Yellow Jackets to 24-for-65 accuracy from the floor (.369) and an amazing 0-for-17 from three-point territory---the best defensive performance in the team's history. Quinnipiac was 0-for-12 in a game played February 2, 1991 as the only other double-figure 'oh-for' game shooting threes.

Mike Baldarelli leads Greyhound men's basketball past Pace, 81-67, in Northeast-10 Conference action

Tue, 06 Jan 2009 05:00:00 GMT

PLEASANTVILLE, NY --- Sophomore forward MIKE BALDARELLI scored a team-high 20 points with nine rebounds to lead Assumption College past Pace University, 81-67, in a Northeast-10 Conference men's basketball game here TUESDAY night at the Goldstein Center. Baldarelli has now scored 77 points (19.3 ppg) with 24 rebounds and 10 assists over the last four games and knocked down the game-winner in the win over New York Tech at the buzzer. Assumption is now 8-5 overall and 6-3 in the conference in fourth place. Curiously enough the Hounds have beaten the first- and second-place teams, Saint Anselm and Stonehill. The Setters are 6-6 and 4-3. The Greyhounds also got solid support performances from postgraduate forward GREG TWOMEY (16 points, 9 rebounds), sophomore center SAVOY FRAINE (12 points, 5 rebounds, 2 blocked shots) and freshman guard KEVIN DONAHUE (11 points).

Mike Baldarelli leads Greyhounds mens basketball past Southern Connecticut, 68-54, in Northeast-10 action

Sat, 03 Jan 2009 05:00:00 GMT

WORCESTER, Mass. --- Sophomore forward MIKE BALDARELLI scored a game-high 17 points as Assumption College defeated Southern Connecticut State University, 68-54, in a Northeast-10 Conference men's basketball game SATURDAY at the Laska Gym. The Greyhounds ran off the final 16 points of the first half to move from a 19-14 deficit with 6:59 to play to a 30-19 advantage at the break. Senior guard/captain PATRICK SHEA started the flurry with a three-pointer from the corner on a feed from postgraduate forward GREG TWOMEY and then sophomore center SAVOY FRAINE tied the game with a lane jumper on a feed from Baldarelli with 4:51. left. Fraine scored all 11 of his points in the first half.

Mike Baldarelli hits buzzer beater to lift Assumption men's basketball past New York Tech, 71-69

Mon, 29 Dec 2008 05:00:00 GMT

BROOKVILLE, NY --- Sophomore forward MIKE BALDARELLI (Sutton, MA/Holy Name) scored 24 points (with seven rebounds, four steals) including the game-winning basket with two seconds left to lift Assumption College past New York Institute of Technology, 71-69, in the first round of the L.I.U.-C.W. Post Tournament at the Pratt Center Monday. It was the second time this season that Baldarelli has hit a game-winner on the final shot of a game. He hit a three-pointer at the buzzer as the Greyhounds defeated Stonehill, 54-53, on December 6. It was also the second time this season that the Greyhounds prevailed in this non-conference rivalry. They defeated the Bears, 86-84, in the first round of the University of Bridgeport Mixer on November 15.

Greyhounds men's basketball stopped by UMass Lowell, 74-65

Tue, 09 Dec 2008 05:00:00 GMT

Mike Baldarelli hits late three-pointer to lift Assumption men's basketball past Stonehill, 54-53

Sat, 06 Dec 2008 05:00:00 GMT

EASTON, Mass. --- Sophomore forward MIKE BALDARELLI hit a three-pointer with four seconds remaining to lift Assumption College past Stonehill College, 54-53, in Northeast-10 Conference men's basketball action SATURDAY at Merkert Gymnasium. Baldarelli led the Hounds with 13 points andseven rebounds, while senior guard/captain MITCH BAJEMA (12 points) and senior forward/captain PATRICK SHEA (12 points, 11 rebounds) played well in support roles.

WORCESTER PULSE: No place hotter than Assumption College for hoops . . .

Fri, 05 Dec 2008 05:00:00 GMT

TELEGRAM: Greyhound men leave Saint Rose dazed in basketball win!

Thu, 04 Dec 2008 05:00:00 GMT

Savoy Fraine (19 points), Mitch Bajema (17 points) key Greyhound men's basketball past Saint Rose, 86-74

Wed, 03 Dec 2008 05:00:00 GMT

Greg Twomey leads Greyhound rally past Le Moyne, 79-76, in Northeast-10 Conference game

Sun, 30 Nov 2008 05:00:00 GMT

SYRACUSE, NY -- Postgraduate forward GREG TWOMEY scored a game-high 27 points to lead Assumption College (3-3, 2-2) to a come-from-behind 79-76 win over Le Moyne College (2-3, 2-2) in Northeast-10 Conference men's basketball action here SUNDAY at Ted Grant Court. Le Moyne jumped out to a 32-12 lead with 8:56 remaining in the first half behind the inside play of junior forward LAURENCE EKPERIGIN and perimeter shooting of freshman guard CHRISTOPHER JOHNSON. Ekperigin tallied seven of the Dolphins' opening 10 points to put Le Moyne ahead 10-4 just 2:39 into the game. Entering the game with Le Moyne leading 14-8 (15:53 left), Johnson scored 15 of the next 18 points for the Dolphins to open up a game-best 20-point advantage. Assumption closed out the half with a 21-10 run to cut Le Moyne's lead at the half. Twomey scored seven points in the span for Assumption, while freshman guard KEVIN DONAHUE (9 points, 3 three-pointers) hit a pair of three-pointers.

Saint Michael's stops Greyhound men's basketball, 56-52, in Northeast-10 Conference game

Tue, 25 Nov 2008 05:00:00 GMT

Greg Twomey, Savoy Fraine, Mitch Bajema lead Greyhounds men's basketball past Saint Anselm, 103-84

Sat, 22 Nov 2008 05:00:00 GMT

WORCESTER, Mass. --- Postgraduate forward GREG TWOMEY, sophomore center SAVOY FRAINE and senior guard/captain MITCH BAJEMA combined to score 65 points on 26-for-36 shooting to lead Assumption College past previously undefeated Saint Anselm College, 103-84, in Northeast-10 Conference men's basketball SATURDAY at the Laska Gym. It is the first 100-point effort by the Greyhounds since they defeated New Haven, 105-96, January 14, 2002. Twomey finished with 26 points on 11-for-13 shooting from the floor including three-of-three from three-point territory with a team-high eight rebounds and five assists; Fraine added 21 points on eight-for-16 shooting, seven rebounds, three blocks and one thunderous dunk in front of the Hound Pound student section. Bajema was perfect, seven-for-seven including four three-pointers for 18 points and two assists.

SALEM NEWS: Patrick Shea: making his mark at Assumption College

Thu, 20 Nov 2008 05:00:00 GMT

Greg Twomey scores career-best 28 in 95-81 loss to Northeast-10 rival Merrimack

Wed, 19 Nov 2008 05:00:00 GMT

Greyhounds stopped by Bridgeport, 101-94, despite Mike Baldarelli's 20 points

Sun, 16 Nov 2008 05:00:00 GMT

Mike Baldarelli, Greg Twomey, Kevin Donahue key Greyhound men's basketball past New York Tech, 86-84

Sat, 15 Nov 2008 05:00:00 GMT

BRIDGEPORT, Conn. --- Sophomore forward MIKE BALDARELLI scored 17 points, postgraduate forward GREG TWOMEY and freshman guard KEVIN DONAHUE added 16 points to pace a balanced attack as Assumption College rallied from an five-point halftime deficit to defeat New York Institute of Technology, 86-84, in the men's basketball opener for both teams here SATURDAY at the University of Bridgeport Mixer in the Harvey Hubbell Gym. The Greyhounds were plague by inefficiency from the free throw line making just 14-of-27, however defensively were superb in the second half limiting the Golden Bears to just .353 from the floor (12-for-34), while senior captain PATRICK SHEA (Salem, MA/Salem) (13 points, 9 rebounds) was a major factor defensively against New York Tech top scorer BRYANT LASSITER (Bayshore, NY/Bayshore). Lassiter finished with 17 points however shot four-for-18 from the floor and two-for-nine from three-point territory with six turnovers. He did have eight assists and two steals.

TELEGRAM: Hard-working Shea, Bajema key Greyhound men's basketball hopes

Sun, 09 Nov 2008 05:00:00 GMT

REMEMBERING: former Hound hoop all-America Eric Inauen retires as deputy fire chief

Sun, 21 Sep 2008 04:00:00 GMT

BOLTON COMMON: Brian Robinson talks about overseas professional hoop career

Fri, 27 Jun 2008 04:00:00 GMT

BOSTON GLOBE: Between hello and goodbye, Greg Twomey set teams' standards

Thu, 27 Mar 2008 04:00:00 GMT

Hounds' Corey Diethorn to play in NABC East-West Game, March 28 in Springfield

Sun, 23 Mar 2008 04:00:00 GMT

TELEGRAM: Greyhounds men's basketball falls short of Bentley in regional championship

Wed, 19 Mar 2008 04:00:00 GMT

TELEGRAM: Greyhounds men's basketball plays Bentley for regional championship TONIGHT!

Tue, 18 Mar 2008 04:00:00 GMT

TELEGRAM: Greyhounds men's basketball defeats Saint Rose moves to regional championship

Mon, 17 Mar 2008 04:00:00 GMT

Mike Foti (16 points), Corey Diethorn (15 points, 14 rebounds) lead Greyhounds men's basketball past Saint Rose, 52-51, in N.C.A.A. regional semifinal; face unbeaten Bentley TUESDAY for regional title!

Sun, 16 Mar 2008 04:00:00 GMT

WORCESTER, Mass. --- This season has become the story of the team that won't go away. The Assumption College men's basketball team defeated The College of Saint Rose, 52-51, in the N.C.A.A. Division II Northeast Regional semifinal SUNDAY night at the Bentley College Dana Athletic Center. Therefore the "dream season" continues for the Greyhounds, now 24 10, as they will face undefeated national No. 1 co-ranked Bentley College (32-0) TUESDAY night at 7 p.m. for the regional championship. It will be the first regional title game for the Hounds since 2002. Bentley College defeated conference rival Bryant University, 60-41 in the other semifinal. Senior forward COREY DIETHORN and senior forward MIKE FOTI were the offensive standouts while junior guard PATRICK SHEA was the defensive standout as the Greyhounds won a physical and hard fought victory. Diethorn finished with 15 points and 14 rebounds, his second straight double-double in the regionals and Foti was the games leading scorer with 16 points. But, it was the defensive work of Shea on the Northeast-10 Conference Player-of-the-Year, senior guard STEVE DAGOSTINO, who finished with 15 points on four-for-12 shooting (two-for-seven from three point territory) which proved decisive!

TELEGRAM: Greyhounds men's basketball storms back in N.C.A.A. quarterfinal

Sun, 16 Mar 2008 04:00:00 GMT

Corey Diethorn (22 points), Courtland Bluford (21 points) lead Greyhound men's basketball past Holy Family, 74-66, in regional quarterfinal overtime thriller

Sat, 15 Mar 2008 04:00:00 GMT

WALTHAM, Mass. --- Senior forward COREY DIETHORN scored 22 points with 13 rebounds and five blocked shots and sophomore guard COURTLAND BLUFORD added 21 points as second-seeded Assumption College men's basketball defeated seventh-seeded Holy Family (Philadelphia, PA), 74-66, in overtime in the quarterfinal round of the N.C.A.A. Division II regional tournament SATURDAY at Bentley College's Dana Athletic Center. The Greyhounds will face The College of Saint Rose SUNDAY evening at 5 p.m. in the semifinal round. The Golden Knights (23-7) defeated Philadelphia (22-9), 85-75 in four overtimes in their quarterfinal game. Assumption College playing in its 25th N.C.A.A. tournament, third most in Division II history---behind Kentucky Wesleyan (33), Philadelphia (30) and tied with Virginia Union (25). The Greyhounds are now 23-10, as the most improved team in the region, after finishing 11-17 last season. The team won its 1,000th game in its history earlier this season against Post, CT (64-62) (12/29/07) and is the winningiest team in New England Division II history at 1,013-826. Holy Family, the Central Atlantic Conference champion (both regular season and playoff), was riding a seven-game win streak entering the game. They finished their season at 21-10.

TELEGRAM: Greg Twomey has Greyhounds following his example as NCAA tournament begins

Sat, 15 Mar 2008 04:00:00 GMT

TELEGRAM: Greyhound women's basketball stops Bentley, 67-58, in NCAA regional

Sat, 15 Mar 2008 04:00:00 GMT

TELEGRAM: Greyhounds women's basketball not surprised by their success as N.C.A.A. tournament begins

Fri, 14 Mar 2008 04:00:00 GMT

Six Greyhound winter sports athletes earned Northeast-10 Conference all-star awards

Wed, 12 Mar 2008 04:00:00 GMT

Greyhound basketball teams BOTH headed to the N.C.A.A. tournament!

Tue, 11 Mar 2008 04:00:00 GMT

WORCESTER, Mass. --- It is a double sweet day for Assumption College basketball. The Greyhounds are one of five institutions in New England---Assumption, Connecticut, Amherst, Coast Guard and Salem State---with TWO 20-game winners and the ONLY member of the Northeast-10 Conference with that distinction. The team celebrate as both of its teams have been selected to participate in their respective N.C.A.A. Division II regional championship tournaments. The men's team, which finished as the conference playoff runner-up to Bentley College Saturday, enters the competition with a 22-10 record---doubling last year's win total (11-16) as the most improved team in the region. The Greyhounds are seeded second in the three-day event which will be played at Bentley College Saturday, Sunday and Tuesday, March 15, 16, 18. The Greyhounds will face No. 7 seeded Holy Family (21-9). Other matchups include: No. 1 Bentley (30-0) vs. No. 8 Merrimack (17-11); No. 4 C.W. Post (26-4) vs. No. 5 Bryant (17-12) and No. 3 Saint Rose (22-7) vs. No. 6 Philadelphia (22-7). The women, who finished their regular-season at 21-9---improving last year's record of 13-16---are seeded fifth and will play conference rival Bentley College in the first round. The Greyhounds swept the season series from the Falcons for the first time in their history winning 64-46 in Worcester and 59-58 in Waltham. The tournament will be played at top-seeded Holy Family (30-0) in Philadelphia, PA. Other first-round matchups are: Holy Family vs. No. 8 Molloy, NY (19-11); No. 7 Bryant (20-11) vs. No. 2 Stonehill and No. 6 Dominican, NY (22-8) vs. Franklin Pierce (24-5). Game times have yet to be announced for tournament expected to be played Friday, Saturday and Monday.

TELEGRAM: Chicago Bulls head coach Jim Boylan remembers his days with the Greyhounds

Mon, 10 Mar 2008 04:00:00 GMT

N.C.A.A. Division II Basketball Tournament Selection Show TONIGHT!

Sun, 09 Mar 2008 05:00:00 GMT

Corey Diethorn, Mitch Bajema key Greyhound men's basketball past St. Rose, 72-44, in NE-10 semifinal; face Bentley Saturday in title game!

Thu, 06 Mar 2008 05:00:00 GMT

WORCESTER, Mass. --- Senior forward COREY DIETHORN scored a game-high 21 points and added 10 rebounds for his 21st career (10th season) double-double to lead third seeded Assumption College past second-seeded Saint Rose, 72-44, in the semifinal round of the Northeast-10 Conference playoffs. Junior guard MITCH BAJEMA played well in a support-role making his first five three-pointers in the first half en route to a career-high 17 points. Freshman forward MIKE BALDARELLI chipped in with 10 points, including three three-pointers. The Greyhounds will face undefeated and nationally No. 1 ranked (and No. 1 seeded) Bentley College, a 78-69 winner over fourth-seeded Stonehill College, in the conference championship game Saturday at 1 p.m. in Waltham. The winner of that game also earns an automatic berth in the upcoming N.C.A.A. Division II Northeast regional tournament. The Greyhounds are now 22-9 overall, while the Golden Knights fall to 22-7.

Corey Diethorn, Patrick Shea lead Greyhound men's basketball past Massachusetts Lowell, 69-54, in Northeast-10 Conference quarterfinal action

Mon, 03 Mar 2008 05:00:00 GMT

WORCESTER, Mass. --- The Assumption College men's basketball team employed a stifling team defense and had four double-figure scorers en route to a convincing 69-54 Northeast-10 Conference quarterfinal round victory over the University of Massachusetts Lowell MONDAY night at the Laska Gym. Senior forward COREY DIETHORN was the defensive focus with a career-high six blocked shots and game-leading eight rebounds, while junior swing PATRICK SHEA was the offensive presence with a team-leading 15 points and six assists to go with three steals. The Greyhounds scored 22 points off turnovers. The third-seeded Greyhounds will now travel to Albany, NY for a semifinal matchup with second-seeded Saint Rose Thursday at 7 p.m. The game will be webcast by ne10tv as are all Northeast-10 Conference basketball games.

Greyhound women and men's basketball opens Northeast-10 Conference playoff action Monday, Tuesday in Laska Gym

Fri, 29 Feb 2008 05:00:00 GMT

WORCESTER, Mass. --- To say that the basketball seasons at Assumption College have been ultra successful and satisfying would be a gross misunderstatement. The Greyhounds are one of only three New England institutions with TWO 20-game winners. Only Division I Connecticut and Division III Amherst can make the same claim. The women's team has posted a 21-8 overall record tying the team-record for wins in a season (21-9 in 2003-04) and have earned the No. 3 seed in the upcoming Northeast-10 Conference playoffs. Last year the team finished 13-16 overall (9-13 in the conference) and was 1-1 as the No. 9 seed the conference playoffs. This is the fourth 20-win season for the team since 1999-00. The men's team is currently 20-9 overall, winning 20 times for the 14th time in their long and storied history. They have also earned the No. 3 seed in the conference tournament. Last year the team finished 11-17 overall (9-13 in the conference) The two teams are among the most improved in the region . . . last year posting a cumulative 24-33 overall mark (18-26 in the conference) and this year with a 41-17 mark to date (29-15 conference) . . . an improvement of 17 victories! In addition, women's coach KERRY PHAYRE has improved her career win total with the Greyhounds to 196, while men's coach SERGE DE BARI '71 has improved his win total to 96.

Mike Baldarelli (28 points) leads Greyhounds men's basketball past Southern New Hampshire, 92-88, to clinch 14th 20-win season!

Sat, 23 Feb 2008 05:00:00 GMT

WORCESTER, Mass. --- Freshman forward MIKE BALDARELLI scored a season- and career-high 28 points leading Assumption College men's basketball past Southern New Hampshire, 92-88, in a Northeast-10 Conference game SATURDAY at the Laska Gym. The win clinched third-place for the Greyhounds and a first-round bye in the upcoming Northeast-10 Conference playoffs. The win also gave the team 20 wins for the 14th time in the long and storied history of the sport at the College. The Hounds are now 20-8 overall and 14-7 in conference play. Southern New Hampshire is now 12-14 overall and 9-12 in the conference. The Greyhounds honored the seniors, forward/captain GREG TWOMEY, forward COREY DIETHORN, forward MIKE FOTI and forward ALEX POPP before the game. Twomey, who finished with 16 points, is now just two points short of becoming the 37th Greyhound with 1,000 career points, while Diethorn finished with 15 points including 14 in the first half on seven-for-eight (including converting a junior forward PATRICK SHEA lob for a dunk). Shea finished with 14 points on a perfect shooting game with five-for-five from the floor including a three-pointer and three-for-three at the free throw line, along with five assists, two steals and a blocked shot.

Greg Twomey basket with 22 seconds left lifts Greyhound men's basketball past Stonehill, 64-62, in NE-10 action

Sat, 16 Feb 2008 05:00:00 GMT

WORCESTER, Mass. --- Senior forward/captain GREG TWOMEY scored a runner with 22 seconds left to lift men's basketball past Stonehill College, 64-62, in a key Northeast-10 Conference game SATURDAY in the Laska Gym. Twomey, who scored 13 of his 15 points in the second half, rallied the Greyhounds from a 28-25 halftime deficit to improve their record to 19-7 overall and 13-6 in the conference (third place) with three games to play. They are now in prime position to annex their 13th 20-win season and first since 2002-03. The Greyhounds outrebounded Stonehill, 37-28, with 13 coming on the offensive glass. Diethorn led the Greyhounds with 19 points, six rebounds and three blocked shots, while Twomey finished 15 points, six rebounds and two blocked shots and Bajema had 11 points and a game-high eight rebounds. Diethorn now has 1,043 points, while Twomey inched closer to the 1,000-point mark with 968 points.

Junior guard Patrick Shea keys men's basketball past Merrimack, 80-68, in NE-10 matchup

Wed, 13 Feb 2008 05:00:00 GMT

Courtland Bluford leads Greyhounds' men's basketball past Southern New Hampshire, 76-70

Sat, 02 Feb 2008 05:00:00 GMT

Greyhounds defeat Saint Anselm men's basketball, 73-71, in Northeast-10 Conference action with late charge

Sat, 26 Jan 2008 05:00:00 GMT

GOFFSTOWN, NH --- Assumption College outscored Saint Anselm College, 11-5, over the last 2:48 en route to a hard-earned 73-71 Northeast 10 Conference men's basketball victory here SATURDAY at the Stoutenburgh Gymnasium. The Greyhounds, who have won nine of their last 11 games, are now 16-5 overall and 10-4 in the Northeast-10 Conference, in sole possession of third-place. The Greyhounds are the most improved team in the region following an 11-17 (9-13 conference) season-record in 2006-07. The Greyhounds are also now 1,006-821 since the program's inception as the winningest New England Division II program of all time. Saint Michael's College, which won its 1,000th game earlier in the season is now 1,004-934. Saint Anselm freshman guard THOMAS BAUDINET hit a top-of-the-circle three-pointer to point the Hawks in front, 66-62, with 2:48 remaining. Hounds' senior forward MIKE FOTI buried a three-pointer on the next trip down-the-floor off an offensive rebound and assist from junior guard/forward PATRICK SHEA. A layup by senior forward/captain GREG TWOMEY following a steal by senior forward COREY DIETHORN put the Greyhounds in front to stay at 67-66.

Patrick Shea (18 points) leads Greyhound men's basketball past Franklin Pierce, 71-58; now the winningest Division II team in New England history!

Tue, 22 Jan 2008 05:00:00 GMT

WORCESTER, MA -- Assumption College erased a seven-point deficit five minutes into the second half and en route to a 71-58 Northeast-10 Conference men's basketball win over Franklin Pierce University TUESDAY at Laska Gym. The win made the Greyhounds the winningest Division II program in New England history. The Greyhounds are now 1,005-821 since the program's inception, while Saint Michael's College, which won its 1,000th game earlier in the season is now 1,004-933. Assumption, which has won eight of its last 10 games, is now 15-5 overall and 9-4 in the Northeast-10 Conference, tied for third-place with Stonehill College. The Greyhounds are the most improved team in the region following an 11-17 (9-13 conference) season-record in 2006-07. Junior guard/forward PATRICK SHEA led the Greyhounds with 18 points on five-of-seven shooting from the floor, including two-for-four from three-point territory while converting six-of-seven free-throws.

Corey Diethorn, Alex Popp lead men's basketball past Southern Connecticut, 96-62, in Northeast-10 Conference action

Sat, 19 Jan 2008 05:00:00 GMT

Mike Baldarelli, Corey Diethorn pace men's basketball past Saint Michael's, 84-60, in battle of 1,000-game winners

Thu, 10 Jan 2008 05:00:00 GMT

WORCESTER, Mass. --- Freshman forward MIKE BALDARELLI scored a season- and career-high 20 points off-the-bench in a supber 17-minute performance and senior forward COREY DIETHORN added his 17th career and sixth season double-double 17 points and 12 rebounds as Assumption College men's basketball ran past Saint Michael's College, 84-60, in Northeast-10 Conference action THURSDAY at the Laska Gym. The game marked the first meeting ever of New England Division II 1,000-game winners. Saint Michael's joined the exclusive club earlier in the season and the Greyhounds defeated Post, CT University December 29 to win their 1,000th game since the program's inception in 1922-23. Assumption is now 13-4 overall as the most improved team in the New England region (they finished just 11-17 last season) and have won eight of their last nine games. Their all-time record is now 1,003-820.

Greg Twomey (18 points) leads men's basketball past Bryant, 74-72, in Northeast-10 Conference overtime game

Tue, 08 Jan 2008 05:00:00 GMT

TELEGRAM: Grand Accomplishment for men's basketball

Tue, 08 Jan 2008 05:00:00 GMT

Corey Diethorn leads Greyhounds men's basketball past UMass Lowell, 71-59, for sixth straight victory

Wed, 02 Jan 2008 05:00:00 GMT

WORCESTER, Mass. --- Senior forward COREY DIETHORN scored a season-high 28 points leading Assumption College men's basketball past the University of Massachusetts Lowell, 71-59, in Northeast-10 Conference action WEDNESDAY night at the Laska Gym. In winning for the sixth straight game, the Greyhounds improved their to 11-3 overall and 5-2 in the conference. UMass Lowell is now 4-7 overall and 2-5 in conference play. Diethorn scored 22 of his points in the second half including 10 points in a 14-3 mini-spurt to open the period. Junior forward PATRICK SHEA chipped in with 10 points, eight rebounds, five assists, four steals and a block. Freshman forward MIKE BALDARELLI scored all eight of his points in the first half.

Corey Diethorn's two free throws after time expires lifts men's basketball over Post, 64-62, for program's 1,000th victory!

Sat, 29 Dec 2007 05:00:00 GMT

SMITHFIELD, RI --- Senior forward COREY DIETHORN scored two free throws after time had expired as Assumption College came-from-behind for the second straight night to defeat Post University (Waterbury, CT), 64-62, in the Bryant University Invitational at the Chace Center. In addition, the Greyhounds (now 10-3 overall with five straight wins) improved their all-time won-loss record to 1,000-819 since the program's first-recorded data in 1922-23. They became just the 62nd team in NCAA Division II history and join conference rival Saint Michael's as the only New England Division II teams with 1,000 wins. Sixteen teams have earned 1,000 wins in New England basketball history including nine Division I teams (including crosstown rival Holy Cross) and five Division III teams. The Greyhounds are the eighth in Massachusetts history.

Greg Twomey's free throw rallies men's basketball past Philadelphia University, 60-59, for win No. 999

Fri, 28 Dec 2007 05:00:00 GMT

Senior forward/captain GREG TWOMEY made one of two free throws with 53 seconds left to give Assumption College men's basketball its only lead of the second half and the margin of victory as the Greyhounds defeated Philadelphia University, 60-59, in the first-round of the Bryant University Invitational FRIDAY at the Chace Athletic Center. In addition, the Greyhounds improved their all-time won-loss record to 999-816 since the program's first-recorded data in 1922-23. They could become just the 62nd team in NCAA Division II history and join conference rival Saint Michael's as the only New England Division II teams with 1,000 wins Saturday as they face Post University (Waterbury, CT) in the second round of this two-day mixer event. Twomey finished with a team-high 15 points, while senior forward MIKE FOTI added 11.

Greg Twomey (17 points) leads five double figure scorers as men's basketball beats Queens, 78-68, for all-time win No. 998!

Thu, 20 Dec 2007 05:00:00 GMT

Assumption College men's basketball had five players reach double-figures in the scoring column en route to a 78-68 non conference win over Queens, NY College at Fitzgerald Gym. It was the Hounds third consecutive win and second on this two-game New York trip. Senior forward captain GREG TWOMEY led the Greyhounds, now 8-3 overall, with his second straight double-double, 17 points, 10 rebounds and four steals, while junior forward PATRICK SHEA, the team's "stat-maker" finished with 10 points, 10 rebounds, seven assists and two steals. In addition, the Greyhounds improved their all-time won-loss record to 998-816 since the program's first-recorded data in 1922-23. They will soon become just the 62nd team in NCAA Division II history and join conference rival Saint Michael's as the only New England Division II teams with 1,000 wins soon.

Greg Twomey, Corey Diethorn lead Greyhounds men's basketball past powerful L.I.U.-C.W. Post (73-71) and inch closer to win No. 1,000!

Tue, 18 Dec 2007 05:00:00 GMT

BROOKVILLE, NY --- Senior forwards COREY DIETHORN and GREG TWOMEY combined for 38 points and 21 rebounds leading Assumption College men's basketball past previously once-beaten L.I.U.-C.W. Post, 73-71, TUESDAY night at the Pratt Center. The Hounds, now 7-3 on the season, dynamic duo shot a blistering 16 for-26 from the floor . . . making 15-of-19 shots in the paint as the Greyhounds won over a nationally ranked team on-the-road for the second straight game. Both conference rival Merrimack and L.I.U.-C.W. Post (now 7-2) received votes in the latest NABC/Division II polls. In addition, the Greyhounds improved their all-time won-loss record to 997-816 since the program's first-recorded data in 1922-23. They will soon become just the 62nd team in NCAA Division II history and join conference rival Saint Michael's as the only New England Division II teams with 1,000 wins soon.

Greg Twomey (25 points) leads men's basketball past 25th ranked and previously undefeated Merrimack College, 92-91, in overtime Northeast-10 action

Thu, 06 Dec 2007 05:00:00 GMT

NORTH ANDOVER, Mass. --- Senior forward/captain GREG TWOMEY converted two free throws with two seconds left and scored a season-high 25 points leading Assumption College past 25th-ranked and previously undefeated Merrimack College, 92 91, in an overtime men's basketball thriller here last night at the Volpe Center. The Greyhounds, now 6-3 overall and 4-2 in the conference, also received superb performances from senior center COREY DIETHORN (20 points, career-high 18 rebounds, 2 blocks) and junior forward PATRICK SHEA (11 points, 12 rebounds, 9 assists, 3 blocks). Assumption owned an impressive 58-43 advantage on the boards including a season-high 21 offensive rebounds. Sophomore guard DARREN DUNCAN led the Warriors, now 6-1, 3-1, with a career-high 33 points, while freshman guard DARIN MENCY chipped in with 24 points.

Greg Twomey (18 points), Courtland Bluford (12 points) lead men's basketball past Bryant, 69-66, to remain unbeaten in NE-10

Wed, 28 Nov 2007 05:00:00 GMT

WORCESTER, Mass. --- Sophomore guard COURTLAND BLUFORD scored all 12 of his points in the second half and was the major force in a 14-1 Greyhound mini-spurt as Assumption College came-from-behind to defeat Bryant University, 69-66, in a Northeast-10 Conference game WEDNESDAY at the Laska Gym. The Greyhounds, now 5-1 overall and 3-0 in the conference are tied for first place in the league with Bentley College. The Greyhounds, who received votes in the NABC/Division II national poll (29th overall) this pas week, will face the No. 1 ranked Falcons Saturday at the Laska Gym at 3:30 p.m. Senior forward GREG TWOMEY was a force with 18 points and six rebounds.

Mitch Bajema keys men's basketball; Kayla Parker (27 points), Bethany Plasski (25 points) lead Greyhounds to sweep of Saint Anselm

Sun, 25 Nov 2007 05:00:00 GMT

Junior guard MITCH BAJEMA came off-the-bench to score a team-leading and career-high 14 points, including four three-pointerrs, as Assumption College raced past Saint Anselm College, 75-52, in Northeast-10 Conference men's basketball at Laska Gym SUNDAY. In the opening game, sophomore forward KAYLA PARKER scored a career- and season-high 27 points with eight rebounds and four blocks to lead the Assumption College women's basketball team past Saint Anselm College, 82-69, also in Northeast-10 Conference action.

Corey Diethorn double-double leads Greyhound men's basketball past NE-10 rival Franklin Pierce, 71-65

Tue, 20 Nov 2007 05:00:00 GMT

RINDGE, NH - Senior forward COREY DIETHORN continued his torrid start leading Assumption College men's basketball past Franklin Pierce University, 71-65, in the Northeast-10 Conference opener for both teams here TUESDAY. The Greyhounds now, 3-1 overall, 1-0 in the conference, own a overall mark of 993-814 since the inception of the sport at the College. The 1000th win in the program's history will be a major focus as the season progresses. Diethorn contributed his second double-double in his last three games with 20 points and 16 rebounds along with a career-best five blocked shots. He made six-of-eight attempts from the floor to improve his floor accuracy for the season to a staggering .683 (28-for-41) and made eight-of-10 from the free throw line. He also had a career-high seven offensive rebounds

Diethorn (19 points, 15 rebounds) leads men's basketball past North Alabama, 85-78, in Disney Classic

Sat, 10 Nov 2007 05:00:00 GMT

Patrick Shea leads Greyhound men's basketball past Philadelphia in Disney Classic opener

Fri, 09 Nov 2007 05:00:00 GMT

TELEGRAM: Greyhound men's basketball ready to win, now!

Sun, 04 Nov 2007 04:00:00 GMT

Corey Diethorn superb with a 15-point, 10-rebound double-double in exhibition loss to Big East UConn, 90-75

Thu, 01 Nov 2007 04:00:00 GMT

STORRS, Conn. --- Junior guard A.J. PRICE scored 22 points and added seven assists and six rebounds leading the University of Connecticut past Assumption College, 90-75, in exhibition college basketball here THURSDAY at the Gampel Pavilion. Junior forward JEFF ADRIEN chipped in with 12 points and a game-high 15 rebounds including an amazing 11 on the offensive glass. Sophomore guard JEROME DYSON added 18 points and five steals. The Huskies despite a definite height advantage were never able to pull away from the Greyhounds. Connecticut did enjoy a 60-39 advantage on the boards, but the Greyhounds (.410) outshot the Huskies (.390) from the floor. The Huskies decided advantage at the free throw line proved decisive as they made 22-of-34 attempts, while the Greyhounds were limited to six-of 10. Senior center COREY DIETHORN led the Greyhounds with a 15-point, 10-rebound double-double effort including the first three-pointers of his career. Freshman forward MIKE BALDARELLI, the Massachusetts High School Player-of-the-Year last year, scored 16 points including two long-range three-pointers off-the-bench.

Pelletier, DeLucia, Mattioli, 56-57 hoop team added to Alumni-Athletics Hall of Fame

Sat, 22 Sep 2007 04:00:00 GMT

Drew Adderly '92, Stephanie Martin '00 named to Northeast-10 Conference Hall of Fame

Fri, 01 Jun 2007 04:00:00 GMT

Former Assumption College standout student-athletes DREW ADDERLY '92 and STEPHANIE MARTIN '00 are among the Class of 2007 inductees of the Northeast-10 Conference. Fourteen student-athletes, two administrators and one team were recognized. The Hall of Fame inductees were chosen by a vote of the Northeast-10 Hall of Fame committee and were formally inducted at the Northeast-10 Awards Banquet at the Colonnade Hotel in Boston June 4. The ceremony also included the presentation of the Northeast-10 Scholar-Athletes of the Year, as well as the awarding of the President's Cup. Greyhound tennis standout MATT STOPP '07 received his male Scholar-Athlete of the Year award.

TELEGRAM: Holy Name's Price will play both football and basketball for Hounds

Tue, 01 May 2007 04:00:00 GMT

TELEGRAM: The greatest upset the auditorium has ever known (Assumption 69, Holy Cross 68)

Sun, 04 Mar 2007 05:00:00 GMT

WINSTON-SALEM JOURNAL: Fred Barakat retires from ACC position

Sat, 03 Mar 2007 05:00:00 GMT

It was Assumption College's sports grandest moment . . . just 50 years ago this week!

Thu, 01 Mar 2007 05:00:00 GMT

"Little Danny Gearin, a home-grown product, perpetuated the greatest upset the auditorium has ever known last night when he blithely swished home a free throw after playing time had expired, to shove Assumption College's perky upstarts to a 69-68 victory over Holy Cross." It was March 7, 1957 - 50 years ago! Worcester Telegram Sports Editor Paul Johnson's memorable first paragraph said it all. Assumption College, a school with barely more than 100 students, knocking off the former N.I.T. and N.C.A.A. champions from across town. It was then, and still is today, the single most important date in Assumption College athletics history. When the tornado ripped through the old campus on June 9, 1953, the rebuilding process began immediately. It was the idea of then President Rev. Armand Desautels, A.A. to give scholarships for basketball in the hope it would help raise awareness and much-needed funds. By 1957, the College had relocated to a brand new campus and the basketball team finished 21-1 as the premier small college team in New England.

Greyhound basketball and ice hockey teams advance into Northeast-10 Conference playoff action this weekend

Fri, 23 Feb 2007 05:00:00 GMT

The Northeast-10 Conference postseason playoffs begin this weekend for men and women's basketball and men's ice hockey. The Greyhounds will participate in all three championships beginning with two games (men's basketball, ice hockey) on Saturday and women's basketball on Sunday. The men's basketball program has competed in 23 previous championships winning the playoff title in 1983, 1991, and 1998, while the women have participated in 24 previous championships. The ice hockey team has played in all three previous playoffs.

Serge DeBari records 300th coaching victory, Pat Shea standout (24 points) as Greyhounds stop ranked Saint Rose, 83-79, in overtime

Fri, 09 Feb 2007 05:00:00 GMT

Sophomore guard PATRICK SHEA scored a career-high 24 points including five three-pointers as Assumption College defeated the College of Saint Rose, 83-79, in men's basketball in an overtime thriller SATURDAY at the Laska Gym. The Hounds are now 11-13 overall, 9-10 in the Northeast-10 Conference and still in contention to host a first-round playoff game. Saint Rose, which has received votes in the national poll and is regionally ranked No. 2, is now 18-7 overall and 14-6 in the conference---after losing back-to-back games on-the-road. The win was the 300th in the long career of Assumption College Coach SERGE DEBARI '71. DeBari's career record now stands at 300-239 as he nears the end of his 21st year of coach---15 years at Babson College (224-151)---and the last seven of his career at Assumption. DeBari, who was elected to the College's Alumni-Athletic Hall of Fame in 1978, left the school as its career scoring leader with 1,493 points from 1967-71. He was named to the New England Hall of Fame this past fall as both a player and a coach. Shea scored 11 of the Greyhounds final 16 points in regulation including three top-of-the-circle three-pointers and then contributed the go-ahead three-pointer that put his team in front to stay, 80-79, with 51 seconds left in overtime.

Corey Diethorn's career-high 30 points rally Greyhounds past A.I.C., 76-61, in Northeast-10 men's basketball action

Wed, 31 Jan 2007 05:00:00 GMT

Junior forward COREY DIETHORN scored a season- and career-high 30 points to lead Assumption College past American International College, 76-61, in Northeast-10 Conference men's basketball action WEDNESDAY night at the Butova Gym. The win improved the Greyhounds record to 10-12 overall and 8-9 in the grueling Northeast-10 Conference standings. It was also the 299th in the long career of head coach SERGE DEBARI. DeBari has posted a 299-238 record, now in his 21st overall season and sixth with the Greyhounds. Diethorn scored 22 of his 30 points in the second half for the Greyhounds and finished 13-for-19 from the floor---9-for-12 in the decisive second half. Sophomore forward PAT SHEA (Salem, MA/Salem) connected on three-of four three-pointers and finished with 17 points, while junior guard LEROY BYRON (Worcester, MA/North) drained a trio of trifectas and had nine points.

Patrick Shea (19 points, 10 rebounds) keys men's hoop; Beth Plasski (17 points, 4 steals) keys women in basketball doubleheader sweep of LeMoyne

Sat, 06 Jan 2007 05:00:00 GMT

Sophomore forward PATRICK SHEA (pictured right) scored a career- and season-high 19 points with 10 rebounds and three blocked shots to lead the Assumption College men's basketball team past LeMoyne College, 76-62, in a Northeast-10 Conference game SATURDAY at the Laska Gym. The Greyhounds are now 7-7 overall and 5-4 in the conference. LeMoyne is 6-7 overall and 3-6 in the conference. In the opener sophomore guard BETH PLASSKI was the catalyst with 17 points, 4 steals, 3 assists leading the Greyhound women past LeMoyne, 62-50. The Greyhound women are now 6-7 overall with three straight wins since the holiday break and 4-5 in the conference. LeMoyne falls to 6-7 overall and 2 6 in the conference.

Foti, Diethorn lead Greyhound men's hoop past P.R.-Rio Piedras, 86-55

Thu, 28 Dec 2006 05:00:00 GMT

Junior forward MIKE FOTI scored a season-high 18 points and junior forward COREY DIETHORN added 15 points and 13 rebounds to lead Assumption College to its fourth straight victory, 86-55, over Puerto Rico Rio Piedras in Bayamon, PR Thursday. The Greyhounds struck early as Foti scored 15 of his points in the first half to lead his team to a 42-29 advantage. The Hounds upped the lead to as many as 38 points (78-40) late in the second half.

Mike Taft rallies Hounds as men's basketball defeats Adelphi, 76-63

Thu, 21 Dec 2006 05:00:00 GMT

Senior guard MIKE TAFT scored a career-high 18 points to lead four-double figure scorers as Assumption College rallied past Adelphi University, 76-63, in a non-conference game THURSDAY at the Laska Gym. Taft kept the Greyhounds in the game with 11 first-half points including three of-four from behind the arc. Adelphi paced by guards DONNELL CUMMINGS (12 points) and KIMANI BLAIZE (11 points) led 39-35 at the break. The Greyhounds are now 5-5 overall with three straight victories. Adelphi is now 3-4.

Freshman Courtland Bluford leads balanced Hounds past SNHU, 84-69

Sat, 16 Dec 2006 05:00:00 GMT

Freshman guard COURTLAND BLUFORD (Ft. Washington, MD/St. Vincent Pallotti) (pictured right) scored a season- and career-high 17 points including 16 in the second half to lead Assumption College past Southern New Hampshire University, 84-69, in a Northeast-10 Conference men's basketball game here SATURDAY at the Laska Gym. The Greyhounds had four double-figure scorers as sophomore guard PATRICK SHEA (Salem, MA/Salem) (14 points), junior forward GREG TWOMEY (Groton, MA/Groton-Dunstable) (14 points, 6 rebounds), and junior LEROY BYRON (Worcester, MA/North) (12 points) all played well in support roles. Sophomore guard CHRIS BRICKLEY (Manchester, NH/Central) (21 points) and junior guard P. JAY BERNARD (Brockton, MA/Loomis Chafee) (19 points) combined for 40 points for the Penmen included six three-pointers.

Greyhound basketball teams sweep past Northeast-10 Conference rival Merrimack

Thu, 07 Dec 2006 05:00:00 GMT

Junior center COREY DIETHORN scored 24 points---with 10 rebounds for his eighth career double-double---including nine points in the last three minutes leading Assumption College past Merrimack College, 97-88, in Northeast-10 Conference men's basketball THURSDAY at the Laska Gym. In the opener junior forward CHARDE FLOYD scored 17 points to lead the Greyhounds to a 67 49 win over Merrimack in women's Northeast-10 Conference basketball. Senior guard JESS PAULSON had 11 points and junior center MEGAN URBAN added 10 points in support roles. The Greyhound men had five other double-figure scorers to support Diethorn. Senior guard MIKE TAFT (pictured right) scored a season- and career-high 17 points and freshman guard COURTLAND BLUFORD added his season- and career-high 15 points. Junior guard LEROY BYRON added 13 points, junior forward ALEX POPP added 11 and junior forward GREG TWOMEY added 10.

Basketball teams sweep past Northeast-10 Conference rival Saint Anselm

Sun, 26 Nov 2006 05:00:00 GMT

Junior forward COREY DIETHORN scored on a nifty feed from freshman guard COURTLAND BLUFORD with three seconds left to lift the Assumption College men's basketball team past Saint Anselm, 65-62, in a Northeast-10 Conference game SUNDAY at the Stoutenburgh Gym. Diethorn led all scorers with 22 points and added 10 rebounds, while junior guard LEROY BYRON (12 points), Bluford (10 points, 8 rebounds) and junior forward GREG TWOMEY (8 points, game-high 11 rebounds) played well in support roles. In the opener sophomore guard BETH PLASSKI scored a career-high 21 points and junior forward CHARDE FLOYD provided more spark scoring all 12 of her points in the second half as the Greyhounds women's team rallied to defeat Saint Anselm, 75-71. Junior guard BRITT BISHOP and freshman forward KAYLA PARKER each had a career-best 11 points. The Greyhounds shot a remarkable 66.7 percent in the second half, making 16-of-24 attempts.

Greyhounds Ink Holy Name standout Mike Baldarelli

Wed, 15 Nov 2006 05:00:00 GMT

Justin Hotchkiss is hard-working captain for Greyhounds basketball

Sun, 05 Nov 2006 05:00:00 GMT

Three Greyhounds Inducted Into Northeast-10 Hall of Fame

Tue, 06 Jun 2006 04:00:00 GMT

The Northeast-10 Conference will officially unveil its first Hall of Fame class on Monday June 5, 2006. The initial group will include three who have made an impact on Assumption College athletics and also the conference. One of the original founding fathers of the conference and longtime Director of Athletics at the College, ANDREW LASKA H68 (pictured to the right), baseball all-America MIKE O'KEEFE '91 and two-time conference tennis Player-of-the-Year KRISTEN COKER '95 are in the group.

George Mason A.D. TOM O'CONNOR '68 is Hounds Hall of Fame Hoopster

Wed, 29 Mar 2006 05:00:00 GMT

ASBURY PARK PRESS: Ex-Hound Mike Kearney Leads Team to 21-0 Record

Wed, 22 Feb 2006 05:00:00 GMT

LOWELL SUN: Greg Twomey Leads Greyhounds Past Mass. Lowell in OT

Sun, 05 Feb 2006 05:00:00 GMT

Milford Daily News: Franklin's Mike Foti is Greyhounds Go-To Guy!

Sat, 03 Dec 2005 05:00:00 GMT

Greyhound Hoop Standout Darryl Parker Elected to Hall of Fame

Thu, 13 Oct 2005 04:00:00 GMT

Former Hound Star Eric Inauen in Hudson County Hall of Fame

Sun, 06 Mar 2005 05:00:00 GMT

REMEMBER: Greyhound Hoopster Craig Radcliffe

Mon, 03 Jan 2005 05:00:00 GMT