2017-18 MASCAC Men's Basketball News

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Raynor Named Framingham State Head Men's Basketball Coach
Raynor Named Framingham State Head Men's Basketball Coach

Framingham State University Director of Athletics Tom Kelley is pleased to announce the hiring of Bill Raynor as the Rams new head men's basketball coach.

Sun Chronicle: "Bridgewater State's Farroba Earns an Anguilla Assist with Basketball Campers"
Sun Chronicle: "Bridgewater State's Farroba Earns an Anguilla Assist with Basketball Campers"

Everywhere Joe Farroba drives now across the Caribbean island of Anguilla, he spots an Anguilla Basketball Camp or Bridgewater State Basketball T-shirt on some kid and a smile beams from his face.

758 Student-Athletes Earn Spring 2018 MASCAC All-Academic Team Honors
758 Student-Athletes Earn Spring 2018 MASCAC All-Academic Team Honors

A total of 758 student-athletes have been honored by the Massachusetts State Collegiate Athletic Conference with selection to the league’s Spring 2018 All-Academic Team that was released earlier today by Commissioner Angela Baumann.

Tyler Hundley Named Head Coach of Worcester State Men’s Basketball Program
Tyler Hundley Named Head Coach of Worcester State Men’s Basketball Program

The former Keene State College Men’s Basketball Associate Head Coach, Tyler Hundley, has been named the Worcester State University Men’s Basketball Head Coach, as announced by the Worcester State Athletic Department on Tuesday (Jun. 5).

Bridgewater State's DeAndrade Named 2018 MASCAC Male Scholar-Athlete of the Year
Bridgewater State's DeAndrade Named 2018 MASCAC Male Scholar-Athlete of the Year

After a successful career on the court and in the classroom, Bridgewater State men's basketball student-athlete Ryan "Rocky" DeAndrade has been named the 2018 Massachusetts State Collegiate Athletic Conference Male Scholar-Athlete of the Year which is determined by the eight Athletic Directors from around the league.

2018 MASCAC Winter Championship Recap
2018 MASCAC Winter Championship Recap

With the conclusion of the winter championship season, the MASCAC highlights the season with a recap of all the events.

416 Student-Athletes Earn Spot on Winter 2018 MASCAC All-Academic Team
416 Student-Athletes Earn Spot on Winter 2018 MASCAC All-Academic Team

A total of 416 student-athletes have been honored by the Massachusetts State Collegiate Athletic Conference with selection to the league’s Winter 2018 All-Academic Team that was released earlier today by Commissioner Angela Baumann.

29 MASCAC Student-Athletes Honored on the 2018 Winter Sportsmanship Teams
29 MASCAC Student-Athletes Honored on the 2018 Winter Sportsmanship Teams

29 Massachusetts State Collegiate Athletic Conference (MASCAC) student-athletes have been recognized for their outstanding sportsmanship as members of the 2018 Winter Sportsmanship Team.

Salem State's Murray Earns NABC and D3hoops.com Post-Season Honors
Salem State's Murray Earns NABC and D3hoops.com Post-Season Honors

After earning the MASCAC Men's Basketball Player of the Year honors, Salem State's Shaquan Murray was named to the National Association of Basketball Coaches and D3hoops.com All-Region teams.

Worcester State Maintains Lead in 2017-18 Howard C. Smith Cup Standings
Worcester State Maintains Lead in 2017-18 Howard C. Smith Cup Standings

Worcester State maintains the most points in the second round of the 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.

Bridgewater State Men's Basketball Defeated by Williams in First Round of NCAA Tournament
Bridgewater State Men's Basketball Defeated by Williams in First Round of NCAA Tournament

Williams College advanced to the second round of the 2018 NCAA Division III Men's Basketball Tournament as the host Ephs posted a 56-45 victory over visiting Bridgewater State University in opening round action on Friday night at Chandler Gymnasium.

Salem State’s Murray Earns MASCAC Player of the Year,  Headlines 2017-18 Men’s Basketball All-Conference Team
Salem State’s Murray Earns MASCAC Player of the Year, Headlines 2017-18 Men’s Basketball All-Conference Team

Senior Shaquan Murray of Salem State is the 2017-18 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 to Face Off with Williams in Opening Round of NCAA Division III Men's Basketball Tournament.
Bridgewater State to Face Off with Williams in Opening Round of NCAA Division III Men's Basketball Tournament.

The NCAA Division III Tournament pairings have been announced and the Bridgewater State University men's basketball team will travel to Williamstown, Massachusetts Friday night (TBA) to take on the host Ephs of Williams College in an opening round contest.

MASCAC Men's Basketball Weekly Report 2/26
MASCAC Men's Basketball Weekly Report 2/26

Tournament MVP Rocky DeAndrade of Bridgewater State and Noah Yearsley of MCLA grab the MASCAC Men's Basketball Player and Rookie of the Week awards.

Bridgewater State Claims 2018 MASCAC Men's Basketball Tournament Crown
Bridgewater State Claims 2018 MASCAC Men's Basketball Tournament Crown

The Bridgewater State University men's basketball team captured the 2018 Massachusetts State Collegiate Athletic Conference (MASCAC) Tournament championship as the second-seeded Bears downed #4 Fitchburg State University, 77-72, in the conference title game on Saturday afternoon at the Tinsley Center.

Boston Herald: Two Years After Paralysis, Anthony Hodges Back on the Court for Salem State"
Boston Herald: Two Years After Paralysis, Anthony Hodges Back on the Court for Salem State"

Anthony Hodges knew the moment was coming. He just didn’t know when. But as Salem State took a huge, late lead on Jan. 10 against Fitchburg State, he started to get ideas. And with about four minutes left, coach Chris Harvey looked over to him.