Falcons Season Ended 82-49 by DeSales University
March 6, 2010
The Albertus Magnus College Men's Basketball Team dropped an 82-49 decision to DeSales University on Saturday night. The loss ended the most successfull season in the history of the Men's Basketball program.
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March 6, 2010
Watch the Falcons Live in the Second Round of the NCAA Tournament
The Albertus Magnus College Men's Basketball Team will face DeSales at 7:00 pm on Saturday night in the Second Round of the NCAA Tournament. The Falcons look to continue their season after defeating No. 7 William Patterson in dramatic fashion as sophomore guard Byron Reaves (Hamden, CT) sank a half-court shot at the buzzer to win the game 57-55.
March 5, 2010
Reaves Sinks Half-Court Shot at Buzzer to Win 57-55 over No. 7 William Patterson
WAYNE, N.J. - Sophomore Byron Reaves (Hamden, CT) sank a shot from half-court as time expired to lift Albertus Magnus (23-6) to a stunning 57-55 upset of No. 7 William Paterson (25-3) in the first round of the NCAA Division III Men's Basketball Tournament March 5 at the Pioneers' Rec Center. The Falcons advance to the second round Saturday, March 6, at 7:00 p.m. at WPU and will face DeSales, a 72-64 overtime winner against MIT in the night's other first-round game.
February 27, 2010
Falcons Win GNAC Championship Over Emerson 85-69 St. Juste Named Tournament MVP
New Haven, CT - The Albertus Magnus College Men's Basketball team finished the season the way they started it, number one. The Falcons were picked preseason number one and finished their season with a regular season and post season GNAC Championship. The Falcons trailed by one with 4:14 remaining in the first half when they went on a 14-0 run going into halftime leading 38-28. The Falcon's number one ranked offense was firing on all cylinders as they led by a minimum of eight points the rest of the game. Junior guard Walden St. Juste (Hartford, CT) was 11-17 from the field scoring a team high 35 points. Sophomore forward Ray Askew (Hamden, CT) added a double double with 15 points and 15 rebounds. Emerson College was led by senior guard Jeremy Shannon (Lowell, MA) and his team high 21 points and 12 rebounds. Emerson College finishes their season 20-8, 15-3 GNAC. The Falcons improve to 22-6, 15-3 GNAC as they receive an automatic bid to the NCAA Tournament. Shannon and senior forward Bryan Rouse (East Greenwich, RI) were named to the All-Tournament Team. Askew was named to the All-Tournament Team while St. Juste was named All-Tournament Team and MVP. Albertus Magnus will receive word Monday afternoon regarding their seeding in the NCAA Tournament.
February 25, 2010
Falcons Advance to Finals in Exciting Fashion 78-76
New Haven, CT - On Thursday night the Albertus Magnus College Falcons defeated visiting Johnson and Wales University 78-76 to move on to the Finals Saturday. The Falcons trailed 28-24 at the half and struggled to find their usual rhythm. The second half was a different story for the Falcons as they used 7-0 run to tie the game at 36-36 with 14:59 remaining in the second half. The game continued to go back and forth until Johnson and Wales took a 62-55 point lead with 5:26 remaining.
February 23, 2010
St. Juste Leads Falcons to Playoff Win Over Rivier 80-61
New Haven, CT - The Albertus Magnus College Men's Basketball Team used a 10- run midway through the second half to secure an 80-61 victory over visiting Rivier College. The Falcons were lead by junior guard Walden St. Juste (Hartford, CT) and his game high 30 points. Freshman center Jefferson Lora (Bronx, NY) added a double-double with 15 points and 15 rebounds.
February 22, 2010
Playoff Night Tuesday in "The Nest"
Come Support your Albertus Magnus College Basketball Teams as they both host their First Round Great Northeast Athletic Conference playoff games on Tuesday night! Let's fill the Cosgrove Marcus Messer Athletic Center "The Nest" in support of our Basketball Teams.
February 20, 2010
Falcons Clinch GNAC Regular Season Title with 77-63 Win
The Albertus Magnus Falcons (19-6, 15-3 GNAC) used two second half runs to defeat the Suffolk University Rams (6-19, 2-16 GNAC) 77-63 on Saturday afternoon as both teams finished the 2009-10 regular season. Sophomore forward Ray Askew (New Haven, Conn.) lead all scorers with 22 points and all rebounders with 21, finishing the season as the best rebounder in the GNAC. Albertus outscored the Rams, 42-25 in the game's second half, highlighted by an incredible half by Askew who had 15 points and 16 rebounds in the game's final twenty minutes. Freshman forward Matt Pepdjonovic (Quincy, MA) led Suffolk with a team-high 14 points and 15 rebounds for the Rams.
February 16, 2010
Falcons Earn Dramatic Win Late in Second Half 91-85
New Haven, CT- On Tuesday night, The Albertus Magnus College Men's Basketball team used a late second run to earn a 91-85 win over visiting Johnson and Wales University. The Falcons trailed 40-35 at halftime with leading scorer Ray Askew with only three points. Albertus trailed 63-51 with 11:03 remaining in the game. Ray Askew's (Hamden, CT) three-point play capped an 11-2 run to take the 83-77 lead with 2:44 remaining.
February 13, 2010
Falcons Drop Heartbreaker to Rivier College 79-78
New Haven, CT- On Saturday afternoon, the Falcons dropped a heartbreaking loss to visiting Rivier 79-78. Albertus Magnus trailed 79-78 with time for one last play when freshman guard James Economopoulos's (Wallingford, CT) three pointer rattled in and out as the buzzer sounded handing the Falcons their second loss in as many games. Albertus led 45-41 at the break closing out the half on a 5-0 run.
February 11, 2010
Falcons Ranked Ninth in New England
The Albertus Magnus College Men's Basketball Team is ranked ninth in New England by D3Hoops.com. The 17-5, 13-2 GNAC Falcons are currently in first place in the GNAC and recently had a 10 game winning streak.
February 10, 2010
Come Support Breast Cancer Awareness
Did you know that Breast Cancer is the second leading cause of death for all women and the leading overall cause of cancer death in women between the ages of 20 and 59? Join the Albertus Magnus College Athletic Department in increasing Breast Cancer Awareness on Tuesday, February 16 starting at 6:30 pm in the Athletic Center.
February 9, 2010
Falcons Have Ten Game Win Streak Snapped 65-62
Newton, MA - The Albertus Magnus College Men's Basketball Team saw their ten game winning streak snapped as they were edged by Mount Ida College 65-62. The Falcons trailed 37-30 at halftime shooting just 2-11 from beyond the arc. Albertus opened up the second half on an 11-4 run to tie the score at 41-41 with 15:38 remaining following junior guard Walden St. Juste's (Hartford, CT) three point basket.
February 6, 2010
Falcons Earn Dramatic 70-68 Win Over Emerson College
BOSTON, MA - Sophomore forward Ray Askew (New Haven, CT) hit a layup with 22 seconds left to rally Albertus Magnus from a 26 point second half deficit and defeat Emerson 70-68 in a battle for first place in the Great Northeast Athletic Conference. The Falcons trailed 42-25, going into the half shooting just 1-7 from beyond the arc. The Falcons continued to struggle early in the second half trailing 54-28 with 14:00 minutes remaining. Askew scored the Falcons' next eight points with Emerson only managing a free throw by senior guard Jeremy Shannon (Lowell, MA).
February 5, 2010
Saturday Games Have Big GNAC Playoff Implications
The Albertus Magnus College Falcons Men's Basketball team will travel to Boston, MA on Saturday to face second place Emerson College. The Falcons (16-4, 12-1 GNAC) will look to win their tenth straight game putting themselves in the best position to finish in first place in the GNAC.
February 4, 2010
Falcons Cruise to Ninth Straight Victory in 75-62 Win Over Emmanuel
New Haven, CT- On Thursday night, The Falcons won their ninth straight game in a 75-62 win over Emmanuel College. The Falcons held a 44-33 lead at halftime and didn't trail in the second half. Albertus featured a balanced attack with four scorers in double figures including sophomore forward Ray Askew's (Hamden, CT) game high 16 points and game high 18 rebounds.
February 2, 2010
Falcons Extend Winning Streak To Eight Games Over Norwich 86-80
Northfield, VT - On Tuesday night, The Falcons extended their longest winning streak in over ten seasons to eight games with an 86-80 victory over host Norwich University. The first half featured seven ties and 13 lead changes with Norwich ending the half on a 9-2 run to tie the score at 45 going into half time.
January 30, 2010
Falcons Win Seventh Straight Remain in First Place in GNAC
New Haven, CT - On Saturday afternoon, the Albertus Magnus College Falcons won 81-76 late in the second half to remain in first place in the GNAC. The Falcons found themselves trailing 49-40 at halftime as St. Joe's (ME) ended the first half on a 9-0 run. Albertus responded with an 8-2 run to open the second half cutting the lead to 51-48. The game was back and forth until the Falcons went on a 9-2 run with 6:53 remaining in the game to take a 79-70 lead with 3:30 left in the contest.
January 28, 2010
Falcons Soar to Sixth Straight Win and First Place in the GNAC
Newtown, MA - The Albertus Magnus College Men's Basketball Team won it's sixth straight game 85-75 over host Lasell College on Thursday night. Lasell held a 33-32 lead at half time in a game that was close until late in the second half. The Falcons used a 15-3 run to seal the victory over GNAC opponent Lasell and secure sole possession of first place in the GNAC. Albertus was led by sophomore forward Ray Askew (Hamden, CT) and his 28 points, 15 rebounds, and six assists.
January 26, 2010
Falcons Win Fifth Straight Behind St. Juste
Providence, RI - The Johnson & Wales University men's basketball team dropped an 81-76 decision against Albertus Magnus in a Great Northeast Athletic Conference contest at the Harborside Recreation Center on Tuesday evening. Junior guard Walden St. Juste (Hartford, CT) led the way for Albertus Magnus with a game high 28 points.
January 23, 2010
Askew Leads the Way as Falcons Cruise To 96-74 Victory
New Haven, CT - On Saturday afternoon the Albertus Magnus Falcons won their fifth straight game cruising to a 96-74 victory over visting Suffolk University. The Falcons were led by sophomore forward Ray Askew (New Haven, CT) who had 27 points and 10 rebounds. The Falcons employed a stifling defense in the first half to hold Suffolk to just 32 percent shooting from the field.
January 20, 2010
Lora Named GNAC Rookie of the Week
Freshman center Jefferson Lora (Bronx, NY) was named the Great Northeast Athletic Conference Rookie of the Week. Jefferson was an impressive inside force for the Falcons in a 2-1 week. He had 34 points, 17 rebounds, and 6 blocks in a 88-79 win over Mount Ida College.
January 18, 2010
Falcons Win Third Straight Conference Game 78-66 Over St. Joe's (ME)
Standish, ME - The Albertus Magnus College Men's Basketball Team overcame a 39-30 half time deficit to soar past GNAC opponent St. Joe's (ME) 78-66 on Monday night. The Falcons struggled to find their rhythm but used a pair of runs to ignite a double digit lead with 3:23 to go and never relinquished it. Albertus opened the first half with a 5-0 run eventually tying the game on a three-pointer from freshman guard Arshad Jackson (Hartford, CT) with 12:52 remaining in the second half.
January 16, 2010
St. Juste Helps Falcons Soar Into First Place With 87-80 Win
On Saturday afternoon, junior guard Walden St. Juste (Hartford, CT) had a team high 24 points including six three-pointers to lead the Falcons into sole possession of first place in the GNAC. The Falcons received strong play from sophomore forward Ray Askew (Hamden, CT) and his 19 points and 11 rebounds, his 10th double-double of the season.
January 14, 2010
Falcons Remain Tied For First Place in GNAC With 88-79 Victory Over Mount Ida College
New Haven, CT- On Thursday night, The Albertus Magnus College Men's Basketball Team rebounded with an 88-79 win over Mount Ida College. The Falcons lead by as much as 17 in the first half and took a 50-45 lead into the break. The Falcons battled through the second half as freshman center Jefferson Lora scored a game high 34 points and grabbed 17 rebounds to go along with six blocks in the game.
January 12, 2010
Falcons Drop Heartbreaker to Emerson College 75-74
New Haven, CT- On Tuesday Night, The Albertus Magnus College Men's Basketball lost its first conference game of the season in heartbreaking fashion as they missed a shot at the buzzer to fall 75-74.
January 11, 2010
Askew Named GNAC Player of the Week
Sophomore forward Raymond Askew (Hamden, CT) was named the Great Northeast Athletic Conference Player of the Week. Askew continues to be an impressive force for the Falcons, scoring 34 points and grabbing 13 rebounds in helping them remain unbeaten in the GNAC with a 92-87 win over Norwich University.
January 9, 2010
Falcons Remain Unbeaten in GNAC with 92-87 Victory
New Haven, CT- On Saturday afternoon, The Albertus Magnus College Men's Basketball remained unbeaten in conference play with a 92-87 victory over Norwich University. The game was close in the first half with both teams going on long runs to tie the score at 48 going into the break. The game was a back and forth battle that featured 16 lead changes and 12 ties throughout the contest.
January 7, 2010
Albertus Magnus Faces Division I Opponent for First Time in Program History
New Haven, CT- On Thursday Night, The Albertus Magnus College Men's Basketball played a Division I opponent for the first time in team history. The Falcons didn't have to travel far as host Yale University is just a mile down the road. Albertus Magnus started off things in exciting fashion as freshman center Jefferson Lora (Bronx, NY) finished a two-handed dunk on the opening tip.
January 6, 2010
Falcons Drop 88-75 Decision to Trinity College
Hartford, CT- On Wednesday Night, The Albertus Magnus College Men's Basketball dropped an 88-75 decision late in the second half to host Trinity College. Trinity lead 42-40 at the half in a back and forth contest in the first half featuring seven ties. The game continued to be close in the second half with the game tied 68-68 with 5 minutes left to play.
December 12, 2009
Falcons Win Fifth Straight Remain Unbeaten in GNAC
Boston, MA - Emmanuel College dropped an 86-73 decision to Albertus Magnus College in Great Northeast Athletic Conference (GNAC) men's basketball action played in the Jean Yawkey Center on the campus of Emmanuel College this Saturday afternoon. This was just the second GNAC game of the season for both teams.
December 5, 2009
Falcons Win Fourth Straight Over Lasell 91-82
New Haven, CT- On Saturday afternoon, The Albertus Magnus College Men's Basketball soared to their fourth win in a row over visiting Lasell College. The game was close in the first half with the Falcons trailing 41-38 at halftime.
December 3, 2009
Falcons Win 86-74 Over Visiting Wesleyan University
New Haven, CT - On Thursday night, The Albertus Magnus College Men's Basketball soared to an 86-74 win over visiting Wesleyan University. There were many lead changes early in the first half with a tied score eight times.
December 1, 2009
Falcons Cruise to Victory over Mitchell College 87-62
The Albertus Magnus College men's basketball team won an 87-62 final to host Mitchell College on Tuesday night at the Yarnall Athletic Center. The Falcons (3-1 0-0 GNAC) used a late first half run to pull away in the opening minutes of the second half.
November 29, 2009
Falcons Win Thriller Late Over Coast Guard 66-64
On Sunday afternoon, the Albertus Magnus College Falcons won a hard-fought battle late in the second half over visiting Coast Guard Academy 66-64. The Falcons led 32-28 at the half with both teams playing tough defense.
November 24, 2009
Falcons Drop 108-96 Loss Late to Western Connecticut State
New Haven, CT - On Tuesday night the Albertus Magnus College Falcons lost a hard-fought battle late in the second half to visiting Western CT State 108-96. The Falcons trailed 57-41 at the half but battled back to tie the game with eight minutes left in the second half to tie the game at 76-76.
November 16, 2009
Falcons Earn Late Win Over Salve Regina 73-72
Newport, RI- On Monday night, sophomore forward Raymond Askew (Hamden, Conn.) knocked down a pair of free throws with 16 seconds remaining as Albertus Magnus scored the final eight points of the game to stun Salve Regina University 73-72 in non-conference men's basketball action Monday night at Rodgers Recreation Center.
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