2015-16 Men's Basketball News

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Worcester State Athletics Pairs Up with Elm Park Ministries Camp
Worcester State Athletics Pairs Up with Elm Park Ministries Camp

Three Worcester State University athletic teams paired up with the Elm Park Ministries Camp during the week of Aug. 8-12 to teach their respective sports to the Worcester youth.

854 Student-Athletes Named To Spring 2016 MASCAC All-Academic Team
854 Student-Athletes Named To Spring 2016 MASCAC All-Academic Team

A total of 854 student-athletes have been honored by the Massachusetts State Collegiate Athletic Conference with selection to the league’s Spring 2016 All-Academic Team that was released earlier today by Commissioner Angela Baumann.

Shell Named MCLA Men's Basketball Head Coach
Shell Named MCLA Men's Basketball Head Coach

Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts (MCLA) Director of Athletics Laura Mooney has announced that Derek Shell has been hired to lead the men's basketball program following a national search. Shell succeeds interim head coach Anthony Skiffington, and will start in his new role August 1.

375 Student-Athletes Named To Winter 2016 MASCAC All-Academic Team
375 Student-Athletes Named To Winter 2016 MASCAC All-Academic Team

375 student-athletes have been honored by the Massachusetts State Collegiate Athletic Conference with selection to the league’s Winter 2016 All-Academic Team that was released earlier today by Commissioner Angela Baumann.

Fitchburg State's Bell, Salem State's Faison Named to D3Hoops.com All-Northeast Region Team
Fitchburg State's Bell, Salem State's Faison Named to D3Hoops.com All-Northeast Region Team

Jaleel Bell of Fitchburg State and Marcus Faison of Salem State have been named to the D3hoops.com All-Northeast Region Team as announced by the organization yesterday.

29 MASCAC Student-Athletes Recognized on the Winter Sportsmanship Teams
29 MASCAC Student-Athletes Recognized on the Winter Sportsmanship Teams

29 Massachusetts State Collegiate Athletic Conference (MASCAC) student-athletes have been recognized for their outstanding sportsmanship as members of the 2016 Winter Sportsmanship Team.

Fitchburg State Defeats Plattsburgh State 84-81 to Advance to Next Round of NCAA Tournament
Fitchburg State Defeats Plattsburgh State 84-81 to Advance to Next Round of NCAA Tournament

The Fitchburg State men's basketball team defeated the Cardinals of SUNY Plattsburgh, 84-81 in opening round action of the 2016 NCAA DIII Men's Basketball Championships this evening at Memorial Hall.

Five MASCAC Student-Athletes Recognized by ECAC with Weekly Honors
Five MASCAC Student-Athletes Recognized by ECAC with Weekly Honors

Five Massachusetts State Collegiate Athletic Conference student-athletes have been recognized by the Eastern College Athletic Conference with weekly accolades in men's and women's basketball and men's and women's indoor track and field.

Westfield State Retains Lead in 2015-16 Howard C. Smith Cup Standings
Westfield State Retains Lead in 2015-16 Howard C. Smith Cup Standings

Following the completion of the winter regular season, Westfield State retains the lead in the 2015-16 Howard C. Smith Cup standings. The Smith Cup is awarded annually to the member institution which compiles the most points based on the placement of each of its programs competing in the 15 league championship sports.

Men's Basketball Weekly Report 2/29
Men's Basketball Weekly Report 2/29

MASCAC Tournament MVP Jaleel Bell of Fitchburg State is the MASCAC Men's Basketball Player of the Week and Alex Santos of Worcester State is the Rookie of the Week.

Fitchburg State to Face Plattsburgh State in Opening Round of NCAA DIII Men's Basketball Tournament
Fitchburg State to Face Plattsburgh State in Opening Round of NCAA DIII Men's Basketball Tournament

After winning the MASCAC Men's Basketball Tournament Title Saturday, the Fitchburg State Falcons will face Plattsburgh State in the opening round of the NCAA Division III Men's Basketball Tournament after earning the MASCAC's automatic qualifier.

Fitchburg State Wins 2016 MASCAC Men's Basketball Tournament Title
Fitchburg State Wins 2016 MASCAC Men's Basketball Tournament Title

The top-seeded Fitchburg State men's basketball team held off #2 Salem State, 82-78, to capture the 2016 Massachusetts State Athletic Collegiate Conference (MASCAC) Championship played on Saturday afternoon at the Parkinson Gymnasium in the Rec Center. The Falcons earn the league's automatic bid to the NCAA Division III Tournament which begins on Thursday, March 3rd.

Fitchburg State and Salem State Advance to MASCAC Men's Basketball Tournament Championship
Fitchburg State and Salem State Advance to MASCAC Men's Basketball Tournament Championship

After winning their semifinal games on Thursday night, Fitchburg State and Salem State will face off in the MASCAC Men's Basketball Tournament Championship on Saturday.

Bell Headlines 2015-16 Massachusetts State Collegiate Athletic Conference  Men’s Basketball All-Conference Team
Bell Headlines 2015-16 Massachusetts State Collegiate Athletic Conference Men’s Basketball All-Conference Team

Junior Jaleel Bell of Fitchburg State is the 2015-16 Massachusetts State Collegiate Athletic Conference Men’s Basketball Player of the Year and headlines the All-Conference team which is voted on by the seven coaches around the conference.

Bridgewater State and Westfield State Move on the Semifinal Round of MASCAC Men's Basketball Tournament
Bridgewater State and Westfield State Move on the Semifinal Round of MASCAC Men's Basketball Tournament

The Bridgewater State Bears and Westfield State Owls are moving on to the semifinal round of the Massachusetts State Collegiate Athletic Conference Men's Basketball Tournament after winning their respective quarterfinal matchups Tuesday evening.

Men's Basketball Weekly Report 2/22
Men's Basketball Weekly Report 2/22

Jaleel Bell of Fitchburg State and Alex Santos of Worcester State are the final MASCAC Basketball Player and Rookie of the Week of the regular season.