May 4, 2012
Landry Kosmalski Named Head Men's Basketball Coach at Swarthmore
Marian Ware Director of Physical Education and Athletics Adam Hertz announced Friday that Landry Kosmalski, an assistant coach at Davidson College, has been named the head men's basketball coach at Swarthmore College.
March 16, 2012
Milligan Named First-Team All-America
Franklin & Marshall senior guard Georgio Milligan was named to the 2012 NABC Coaches' Division III All-America First Team.
March 10, 2012
MIT Downs Diplomats
No. 3 MIT defeated No. 9 Franklin & Marshall 69-54 in the NCAA Elite Eight Saturday evening in Lancaster. F&M wrapped up its season with a 28-3 mark while MIT improved to 29-1 and advanced to their first Final Four.
March 9, 2012
Dips Trip No. 2 Amherst
Georgio Milligan saved his best performance of the season for the biggest game of the year with a season-high 30 points to lead No. 9 Franklin & Marshall to an 80-71 victory over No. 2 Amherst in the NCAA Sweet 16.
March 4, 2012
F&M Hosts Weekend Sectional
Franklin & Marshall was chosen to host one of four sectional rounds of the NCAA Division III men's basketball tournament this weekend in Lancaster. The Diplomats will play Amherst in the Sweet 16, while MIT and Staten Island will meet in the other contest.
March 3, 2012
Diplomats Headed to Sweet 16
Hayk Gyokchyan scored a career-high 34 points to lead No. 9 Franklin & Marshall to an 82-72 victory over Western Connecticut in the second round of the NCAA Tournament. The Diplomats will face Amherst on Friday in the Sweet 16 at a site and time to be determined.
March 2, 2012
F&M Moves On
Georgio Milligan scored a game-high 22 points to lead ninth-ranked Franklin & Marshall to a 72-50 victory over local rival York in the first round of the NCAA men's basketball tournament.
March 1, 2012
A Blast from the Past
As we get ready for the early rounds of the NCAA Division III basketball tournaments this weekend, I was reminded about one of my favorite columns on Division III sports. I dusted it off to share with you. I hope you enjoy it as much as I do.
March 1, 2012
Winter All-Sportsmanship Team
The Centennial Conference Student-Athlete Advisory Committee established the All-Sportsmanship team in 2007. Each team elected one member from their team who displayed good sportsmanship throughout the season to be a member of the All-Centennial sportsmanship team.
February 29, 2012
303 Named to Academic Honor Roll
303 students have been recognized for their accomplishments in the classroom and on the field of play with the announcement of the 2012 Centennial Conference Winter Academic Honor Roll.
February 28, 2012
War of the Roses for F&M in NCAAs
Franklin & Marshall will meet local rival York in the first round of the NCAA men's basketball championship on Friday at Mayser Center. War of the Roses? Lancaster is called the Red Rose City, while York is called the White Rose City. Distance between the schools - 26 miles.
February 27, 2012
Men's Basketball Release #14
Franklin & Marshall senior Georgio Milligan was named the Conference's Player of the Week after leading the Diplomats to the Centennial championship.
February 25, 2012
F&M Three-Peat
Franklin & Marshall became the first team to win three consecutive Centennial men's basketball championships with a 71-55 victory over Muhlenberg in the final at Mayser Center on Saturday.
February 24, 2012
F&M, Muhlenberg Advance to Final
For the first time since 1995, it will be Franklin & Marshall and Muhlenberg in the Conference men's final. The Diplomats rolled past Washington College, 100-69, while the Mules edged Dickinson, 65-62, in Friday's semifinals.
February 24, 2012
Muhlenberg's Dynamic Duo
Alexandra Chili and Spencer Liddic have a lot in common. The Muhlenberg senior basketball players are two of the best in the Centennial Conference and Division III. But, perhaps, more importantly, Chili and Liddic are also stars in the classroom.
February 24, 2012
Going for History
The Centennial men's basketball tournament is back in familiar surroundings tonight - Franklin & Marshall's Mayser Center hosts the final four for the fourth consecutive season. And the host Diplomats can make history with two wins.
February 24, 2012
A Story of Triumph, Sportsmanship
Senior day is normally a game players will never forget, but for Bullets guard Cory Weissman it’s a moment that will live on forever. In a contest where head coach George Petrie broke the Gettysburg College all-time win mark at 322, it’s a game that will be noted for one free throw.
February 22, 2012
Shoremen Outlast Blue Jays to Advance to Semifinals
Kevin Breslin drained a three-pointer with just under a minute remaining to put Washington College ahead to stay in a 56-53 victory at Johns Hopkins in the first round of the Centennial men's basketball tournament.
February 21, 2012
All-Centennial Men's Basketball Team; Milligan Named Player of the Year
Franklin & Marshall senior guard Georgio Milligan was named the Player of the Year as the 2012 All-Centennial Conference team was released Tuesday.
February 20, 2012
Men's Tourney Times Set
The pairings and the start times are set for the men's basketball championship tournament, scheduled for Feb. 22-24-25.
February 20, 2012
Men's Basketball Release #13
Franklin & Marshall senior guard Georgio Milligan was named the Conference's Player of the Week for the week ending Feb. 19.
February 18, 2012
Pairings Set for Tournament
The final day of the regular season did provide some drama as the seedings were set for next week's Centennial tournament. F&M's Georgio Milligan also set the program's career scoring record.
February 15, 2012
Wednesday's Men's Hoops Recap
Muhlenberg secured a Conference playoff berth with a win at Haverford to highlight Wednesday action. Ursinus toppled Washington College on a three-pointer at the buzzer, while McDaniel turned back Swarthmore on late free throws.
February 13, 2012
Men's Basketball Release #12
Dickinson's Gerry Wixted and Haverford's Ian Goldberg were named the Conference's Co-Players of the Week for the week ending Feb. 11.
February 11, 2012
Saturday's Men's Hoops Recap
Franklin & Marshall locked up the top seed for the Conference tournament, while Dickinson and Johns Hopkins also secured their spots in the field with victories. And while Muhlenberg moved closer to gaining a spot in the five-team field, Gettysburg's Cory Weissman was the day's top story.
February 8, 2012
Muhlenberg's Liddic Breaks Pair of Conference Records
Muhlenberg senior forward Spencer Liddic broke a pair of Conference career records in the Mules' loss at Dickinson on Wednesday.
February 8, 2012
Swarthmore Shocks Shoremen
On any given night in this Conference ... Swarthmore sent shock waves around the Centennial with an 84-76 win vs. Washington College, knocking the Shoremen out of second place. Dickinson assumed the No. 2 spot with a win over Muhlenberg, while Ian Goldberg poured in 32 points as Haverford kept its playoff hopes alive with a win at Ursinus.
February 6, 2012
Men's Basketball Release #11
Haverford's Brett Cohen and Muhlenberg's Spencer Liddic were named the Conference's Players of the Week for the week ending February 5.
February 4, 2012
Weekend Men's Hoops Recap
Muhlenberg upset #8 Franklin & Marshall, while Dickinson registered a season sweep against Washington College to highlight Saturday's hoop action.
February 1, 2012
Diplomats Clinch Playoff Berth
Franklin & Marshall secured the first playoff spot of the men's basketball season with a 63-54 win at Ursinus. Dickinson closed within a game of the No. 2 spot with a win at McDaniel, combined with a Haverford win at Washington College.
January 30, 2012
A Season in Division III Basketball
Here are a bunch of guys we can all root for. Nobody is slipping them cash. A big, fat, endorsement is not headed their way. NBA scouts do not come to the games. The athletes in the Centennial Conference play for (gasp!) love of the game. This is the story for the rest of us. The overlooked good guys of college sports.
January 30, 2012
Men's Basketball Release #10
Franklin & Marshall's Jon Salandra and Washington College's Kevin Breslin were named Co-Players of the Week for the week ending January 28.
January 28, 2012
Saturday's Men's Hoops Recap
Franklin & Marshall and Washington College posted wins to remain in front of the pack in the Conference standings. Elsewhere, Dickinson ran past Ursinus to take sole possession of third place - one game ahead of four teams tied at 6-6.
January 25, 2012
Wednesday's Men's Hoops Recap
Kevin Breslin scored a career-high 36 points to power Washington College past Ursinus to highlight Wednesday action. Ninth-ranked Franklin & Marshall kept its two-game lead over the Shoremen with a convincing win vs. Johns Hopkins.
January 23, 2012
Monday's Men's Hoops Recap
McDaniel hung on to defeat Johns Hopkins, while Muhlenberg dropped its final non-Conference game of the season in Monday night action.
January 23, 2012
Men's Basketball Release #9
Washington College's Kevin Breslin was named the Conference's Player of the Week for the week ending January 21.
January 21, 2012
Saturday's Men's Hoops Recap
Dickinson knocked off Johns Hopkins, while Franklin & Marshall and Washington College posted victories to highlight Saturday's action.
January 18, 2012
Rivalry Night Lives Up to Billing
Why do we love "Rivalry Night"? Five games decided by a total of 17 points, that's why! Franklin & Marshall held off Dickinson to hold onto first place, while Washington College toppled Johns Hopkins. Haverford, McDaniel and Ursinus also posted victories.
January 16, 2012
Men's Basketball Release #8
Johns Hopkins junior Adam Spengler was named the Conference's Player of the Week for the week ending January 14.
January 14, 2012
Shoremen Shock No. 7 Franklin & Marshall
Washington College handed seventh-ranked Franklin & Marshall its first loss of the season with a 78-74 victory in Lancaster to highlight Saturday's action.
January 12, 2012
Thursday's Men's Hoops Recap
The top two teams in the Conference - Franklin & Marshall and Johns Hopkins - both posted victories in Thursday night action.
January 10, 2012
Spengler, Blue Jays Shoot Down Muhlenberg
Adam Spengler scored a career-high 28 points as Johns Hopkins overcame a 12-point first-half deficit on the road to defeat Muhlenberg, 75-56.
January 9, 2012
Men's Basketball Release #7
Franklin & Marshall junior Hayk Gyokchyan was named the Conference's Player of the Week for the week ending January 8.
January 8, 2012
#2 Marlins Handle Haverford
Second-ranked Virginia Wesleyan scored the first 22 points of the second half to pull away from visiting Haverford and record a 99-47 victory Sunday afternoon.
January 7, 2012
Saturday's Men's Hoops Recap
Ursinus handed Johns Hopkins its first Conference loss, while Muhlenberg posted a key road win at McDaniel to highlight Saturday's action.
January 5, 2012
Diplomats Down Red Dragons to Remain Unbeaten
Franklin & Marshall, ranked eighth nationally, improved to 12-0 with a 65-46 win over Oneonta on Thursday night.
January 4, 2012
Wednesday's Men's Hoops Recap
Gettysburg and Johns Hopkins fell in non-Conference games on Wednesday night.
January 3, 2012
Tuesday's Men's Hoop Recap
Franklin & Marshall won its 24th Sponaugle Tournament title, while Johns Hopkins downed CCNY in the first round of its Blue Jay Invitational.
January 3, 2012
Men's Basketball Release #6
Washington College senior Kevin Breslin was named the Conference's Player of the Week for the week ending January 2.
January 2, 2012
Monday's Men's Hoops Recap
Ninth-ranked Franklin & Marshall improved to 10-0 with a victory vs. Misericordia in the opening round of its Sponaugle Tournament. Haverford toppled Regis in the Big Apple, while Swarthmore fell to Shenandoah at Roanoke.
December 30, 2011
Friday's Men's Hoops Recap
Washington College claimed the Thrivent Financial For Lutherans Tournament Championship in California to highlight Friday's action around the Conference.
December 29, 2011
Thursday's Men's Hoops Recap
Dickinson handed Medaille its first defeat of the season to highlight Thursday action around the Conference. McDaniel and Washington College also posted first-round tourney wins.
December 28, 2011
Ramapo Runs Past Bears 83-58
Playing for the first time since December 10, the Ursinus College men's basketball team dropped its first game in the 2011 D3Hoops.com Classic to Ramapo by a 83-58 score at the South Point Arena.
December 20, 2011
Sea Gulls Ground Shoremen
Visiting Salisbury University outscored Washington, 28-11, in the final 10:38 to turn a 46-40 deficit into a 68-57 victory on Tuesday afternoon at the Cain Athletic Center in non-conference men's basketball action.
December 19, 2011
Men's Basketball Release #5
Muhlenberg senior forward Spencer Liddic was named the Conference's Player of the Week for the week ending December 18.
December 18, 2011
Weekend Men's Hoops Recap
Muhlenberg closed out the calendar year with a win against Drew, while McDaniel and Washington College dropped non-Conference contests.
December 12, 2011
Men's Basketball Release #4
Ursinus junior Jon Ward and Washington College senior Chris Olsen were named Co-Players of the Week for the week ending December 10.
December 10, 2011
Saturday's Men's Hoops Recap
No. 11 Franklin & Marshall overcame a halftime deficit to subdue Haverford in Saturday action. Washington College knocked off state rival McDaniel, while Ursinus handed Dickinson its third straight Conference loss.
December 7, 2011
Wednesday's Men's Hoops Recap
Franklin & Marshall went on the road and defeated Gettysburg to take a half-game lead over idle Johns Hopkins in the Conference race. Elsewhere, Muhlenberg, Ursinus and Washington College posted wins.
December 5, 2011
Men's Basketball Release #3
Franklin & Marshall senior Georgio Milligan repeated as the Conference's Player of the Week for the week ending December 3.
December 3, 2011
Saturday's Men's Hoop Recap
Washington College won at Muhlenberg for the first time since 1989 behind a 33-point effort by Kevin Breslin to highlight Saturday's action. Johns Hopkins won at Dickinson in a showdown between CC unbeatens and Swarthmore broke into the win column with a victory at Ursinus as Will Gates poured in 30 points.
December 3, 2011
Wimberly Resigns as Swarthmore Men's Basketball Coach
Lee Wimberly has resigned as Swarthmore College's head men's basketball coach, citing worsening health conditions. Joe Culley will take over the head coaching duties for the remainder of the season. Culley is in his 10th season as an assistant coach at Swarthmore.
November 30, 2011
Wednesday's Men's Hoop Recap
Dickinson, Franklin & Marshall and Johns Hopkins all posted home victories to remain undefeated in Conference play on Wednesday night. Muhlenberg's Spencer Liddic tied a Centennial record with 21 rebounds in a win at Swarthmore.
November 28, 2011
Monday's Men's Hoop Recap
Franklin & Marshall remained unbeaten with a Monday night win, while Dickinson handed Juniata its first loss of the season.
November 28, 2011
Men's Basketball Release #2
Franklin & Marshall senior Georgio Milligan was named the Conference's Player of the Week for the week ending November 27.
November 27, 2011
Sunday's Men's Hoop Recap
The Conference went 3-0 on the Sunday after Thanksgiving with wins by Muhlenberg, Gettysburg and McDaniel.
November 26, 2011
Saturday's Men's Hoop Recap
Franklin & Marshall toppled No. 15 St. Mary's in a battle of top-20 programs, while Muhlenberg's Malique Killing set a Conference record to highlight Saturday's court action.
November 22, 2011
Tuesday's Men's Hoop Recap
Franklin & Marshall won its 19th consecutive Centennial Conference season opener with a 63-47 victory at Washington College. Johns Hopkins improved to 3-1 overall, while Gettysburg handed Muhlenberg its first loss to highlight Tuesday's play.
November 21, 2011
Men's Basketball Release #1
Muhlenberg senior forward Spencer Liddic was named the Conference's Player of the Week for the week ending November 20, 2011.
November 19, 2011
Saturday's Men's Hoop Recap
Franklin & Marshall and Muhlenberg each posted wins to capture their own tournaments, while Johns Hopkins fell in the title game of the Pride of Maryland Classic.
November 18, 2011
Hopkins Stuns No. 15 Seahawks
George Bugarinovic scored 17 points and collected 11 rebounds as Johns Hopkins upset No. 15 St. Mary's, 67-66, to reach the final of the Pride of Maryland Classic.
November 16, 2011
2011-12 Men's Basketball Guide
The 84-page Centennial Conference men's basketball guide is now available online. The guide contains preview information on each team, along with facts and figures from the 18-year history of Centennial basketball.
November 15, 2011
Tuesday's Men's Hoop Recap
Bill Nelson won his 400th game as head coach at Johns Hopkins when the Blue Jays edged Goucher on Tuesday night. Muhlenberg also opened the year with a win on a last-second basket at Moravian.
November 14, 2011
Season Previews
The 2011-12 men's basketball season tips off on Tuesday. Here are season previews provided by the athletic communications staffs. Today, we continue with Haverford and Muhlenberg.
November 12, 2011
Diplomats Picked to "Three-Peat"
The Franklin & Marshall men's basketball team is picked to "three-peat" as Conference champions as the 2012 preseason poll of coaches and SIDs was released on Thursday.
November 11, 2011
"A Season in Division III Basketball" Focuses on Shoremen
Local filmmaker Kurt Kolaja is going where mainstream national sports media rarely does - deep inside NCAA's Division III. Kolaja is producing a web documentary series entitled "A Season in Division III Basketball," examining the DIII experience through the backdrop of the 2011-12 Washington College men's basketball season.
November 8, 2011
Preseason Men's Basketball Coaches Chat Rewind
The third annual Centennial Conference men's basketball coaches preseason chat was Tuesday, Nov. 8. The live, interactive chat provided you the opportunity to ask the CC coaches questions about the upcoming season. Here is the transcript.
October 7, 2011
Liddic, Milligan, Ward Earn Preseason Basketball All-America Honors
Muhlenberg forward Spencer Liddic, Franklin & Marshall guard Georgio Milligan and Ursinus forward Jon Ward received preseason All-America recognition by The Sporting News.
March 30, 2011
Final Men's Basketball Release
The final men's basketball release of the 2010-11 season takes a look at the postseason honors garnered by the Conference.
March 21, 2011
Winter Academic Honor Roll
308 students have been recognized for their accomplishments in the classroom and on the field of play with the announcement of the 2011 Centennial Conference Winter Academic Honor Roll.
March 18, 2011
Milligan Named 1st Team All-America
Franklin & Marshall junior guard Georgio Milligan was named first-team All-America by the NABC on Thursday.
March 17, 2011
Winter All-Sportsmanship Team
The Centennial Conference Student-Athlete Advisory Committee established the All-Sportsmanship team in 2007. Each team elected one member from their team who displayed good sportsmanship throughout the season to be a member of the All-Centennial sportsmanship team.
March 5, 2011
Marlins End Diplomats' Season
No. 10 Virginia Wesleyan went on a 22-5 run in the final 10 minutes of the game to defeat No. 18 Franklin & Marshall 79-71 in the second round of the NCAA Division III Tournament.
March 4, 2011
Diplomats Move to 2nd Round
Hayk Gyokchyan scored a career-high 18 points to fuel Franklin & Marshall's 69-56 victory over North Carolina Wesleyan in the first round of the NCAA men's basketball tournament.
February 28, 2011
Men's Basketball Release #14
Franklin & Marshall sophomore Hayk Gyokchyan was named the Conference's Men's Basketball Player of the Week for the week ending February 27.
February 27, 2011
Franklin & Marshall Downs Dickinson to Win Sixth CC Championship
The Franklin & Marshall men captured their sixth Centennial basketball championship, defeating Dickinson, 65-55.
February 26, 2011
F&M, Dickinson Meet for Title
The top two seeds - Franklin & Marshall and Dickinson - posted semifinal victories and will meet Sunday for the Centennial Conference men's basketball title.
February 25, 2011
Final Four Preview
The men's Final Four is set for Saturday at Franklin & Marshall. Here is a preview of the four teams battling not only for the Centennial title, but also a berth in the NCAA tournament.
February 23, 2011
All-Conference Men's Basketball Team; Milligan Named Player of Year
Franklin & Marshall junior guard Georgio Milligan was named the Centennial's Player of the Year as the 2011 All-Conference men's basketball team was released today.
February 23, 2011
Haverford Edges McDaniel, 61-60
Haverford survived a last-second shot by McDaniel that went awry to give the Fords a 61-60 victory over the Green Terror in the first round of the Centennial Conference tournament.
February 23, 2011
First-Round Preview
The 2011 Centennial men's basketball tournament tips off tonight in Westminster, as McDaniel entertains Haverford in the first-round game.
February 22, 2011
Liddic, McCarty Named to Academic All-America Team
Muhlenberg junior Spencer Liddic and Johns Hopkins junior Tim McCarty were named to the CoSIDA Academic All-America men's basketball team on Tuesday. They become the seventh and eighth Centennial players to receive the honor.
February 21, 2011
Men's Basketball Release #12
Haverford senior Sam Permutt has been named the Conference's Men's Basketball Player of the Week for the week ending February 19.
February 19, 2011
Saturday's Men's Basketball
In a day that started with a myriad of possibilities, it was Gettysburg and Haverford that secured the final two playoff spots for next week's Conference tournament.
February 17, 2011
Wednesday's Men's Basketball
And then there were two ... two spots remaining in the Conference basketball playoff chase. McDaniel punched its ticket into the field with a win at Swarthmore, while Gettysburg and Haverford posted key road wins to set the stage for an exciting final day of the season.
February 16, 2011
Five-Star Matchups
On the basketball regular season's penultimate night, Five-Star Matchups is here to highlight three huge games that will impact the fields for next weekend's Centennial tournaments. Watch live or online and join the conversation on our blog!
February 14, 2011
Men's Basketball Release #10
Dickinson freshman Adam Honig and Ursinus sophomore Jon Ward were named the Conference's Co-Players of the Week for the week ending February 12.
February 12, 2011
Saturday's Men's Basketball
Franklin & Marshall clinched the top seed and home court for the Centennial tournament, while Dickinson locked down a tournament berth with two games left in the regular season.
February 11, 2011
Five-Star Matchups
It's the weekend prior to Valentine's Day and (pardon the upcoming pun) we have some Sweetheart matchups as the basketball regular season enters its penultimate Saturday, the wrestling dual-meet title is on the line and the indoor track and field season enters the home stretch.
February 10, 2011
Wednesday's Men's Basketball
It was a historic night at a historic place, as Franklin & Marshall head coach Glenn Robinson won his 800th career game, while Gettysburg's Andrew Powers set the school's career scoring record. Also, Dickinson pulled out an overtime thriller at Muhlenberg and Ursinus kept its playoff hopes alive.
February 9, 2011
Five-Star Matchups
Today's edition of Five-Star Matchups takes a look at a potential history-making night in Gettysburg for Glenn Robinson and Andrew Powers, along with other key games.
February 7, 2011
Men's Basketball Release #10
Franklin & Marshall senior Mike Baker has been named the Conference's Men's Basketball Player of the Week for the week ending February 6.
February 6, 2011
Weekend Men's Basketball
The race for the No. 2 spot behind front-running Franklin & Marshall got a lot tighter after Saturday's play with Dickinson and Haverford gaining ground at the expense of Gettysburg and McDaniel.
February 4, 2011
Five-Star Matchups
Five-Star Matchups profiles big contests at Franklin & Marshall, Gettysburg, McDaniel and Swarthmore and a new way to watch Centennial hoops on your computer.
February 3, 2011
Wednesday's Men's Hoop Action
The Conference men's basketball race got clearer at the top and more muddled in the middle after Wednesday's play.
February 2, 2011
Five-Star Matchups
The Groundhog Day edition of Five-Star Matchups looks at tonight's key matches in the pool and on the court.
February 1, 2011
Monday's Basketball Review
"Big Monday" in the Centennial Conference provided two big wins for the McDaniel men and the Washington College women.
January 31, 2011
Men's Basketball Release #9
Muhlenberg's Spencer Liddic has been named the Conference's Men's Basketball Player of the Week for the week ending January 29.
January 29, 2011
Saturday's Men's Basketball aCCtion
It was a day for big road wins in the Conference, including one for McDaniel that was 29 years in the making.
January 28, 2011
Five-Star Matchups
A full slate of great games is on tap for this snowy January weekend, including key contests on the court, in the pool, on the mat and the track.
January 28, 2011
Thursday's Men's Basketball aCCtion
Muhlenberg picked up a key road victory at Haverford to highlight Thursday's action in the Conference. Washington College came from behind to knock off visiting Ursinus, while first-place F&M kept rolling with a win at Hopkins.
January 27, 2011
Centennial Hoops Tonight
We will take your comments and questions about Conference men's and women's basketball with our live blog/chat while we keep an eye on the seven games on the docket for Thursday night.
January 24, 2011
Men's Basketball Release #8
Gettysburg senior Andrew Powers has been named the Conference's Men's Basketball Player of the Week for the week ending January 22.
January 22, 2011
Saturday's Men's Basketball aCCtion
Franklin & Marshall and Gettysburg both used their homecourt advantages to avenge earlier losses to McDaniel and Haverford, respectively, to highlight Saturday's action.
January 19, 2011
Wednesday's Men's Basketball aCCtion
"Rivalry Night" lived up to its hype, as two games went into overtime and three games were decided by a total of four points. When the dust settled, Franklin & Marshall held sole possession of first place with four teams just one game back.
January 17, 2011
Men's Basketball Release #7
Gettysburg senior Andrew Powers has been named the Conference's Men's Basketball Player of the Week for the week ending January 15.
January 15, 2011
Garnet Knock Devils Out of First
In one of its best offensive showings of the season, the Swarthmore College men's basketball team (5-10, 2-6) saw four players reach double-figures while shooting a season-high 50 percent from the field to defeat Dickinson 73-59 on Saturday afternoon from Tarble Pavilion.
January 13, 2011
McDaniel Handles Haverford
Louis Sarris-Grau canned a 3-pointer with 28 seconds left to make it a two-possession game in McDaniel's 68-61 Centennial Conference men's basketball victory at Haverford on Thursday.
January 13, 2011
Liddic Lifts Mules Past F&M
Spencer Liddic scored 21 points, including the 1,000th of his career, and added eight rebounds as Muhlenberg upset No. 19 Franklin & Marshall, 71-67.
January 11, 2011
Terror Upsets No. 18 Diplomats
Marcus Dyson recorded all but two points, four rebounds and one block of his 12-point, 9-rebound, 4-blocked shot game in the second half to propel McDaniel to a 61-53 victory over 18th-ranked Franklin & Marshall in Centennial Conference men's basketball action on Tuesday.
January 10, 2011
Men's Basketball Release #6
Haverford senior forward Sam Permutt was named the Conference's Men's Basketball Player of the Week for the week ending January 9.
January 8, 2011
Late Run Lifts Bullets
Gettysburg shot 32-for-43 at the foul line and closed the game on a 13-2 run as the Bullets defeated Washington College 69-55 in Centennial Conference men’s basketball action in Bream Gymnasium Saturday afternoon.
January 8, 2011
Fords Down Dickinson on Late Layup
Bo Friddell broke a tie score on a fast-break layup with six seconds remaining to push the Haverford College men's basketball team to a 67-65 Centennial Conference victory over visiting Dickinson College Saturday afternoon in Gooding Arena.
January 5, 2011
Nelson Gets 500th Victory
Win number 500 will be one to remember for Johns Hopkins men's basketball coach Bill Nelson as his team rallied from a nine-point deficit in the final 61 seconds of regulation to force overtime before going on to defeat Messiah, 65-62, in the consolation game of the Blue Jay Invitational.
January 3, 2011
Permutt Powers Fords Past Macs
A double-double from Sam Permutt and offensive help from Cam Baker pushed the Haverford College men's basketball team to a 71-63 non-conference victory over visiting Immaculata University Monday night in Gooding Arena.
January 3, 2011
Milligan Reaches 1,000 in F&M Win
Georgio Milligan scored 21 points and became the 31st player in program history to reach 1,000 for a career as Franklin & Marshall defeated Old Westbury, 96-85, in the first round of the Sponaugle Tournament.
January 3, 2011
Weekly Release #6
Franklin & Marshall junior guard Georgio Milligan has been named the Conference's Men's Basketball Player of the Week for the period ending January 2.
December 21, 2010
Breslin Named Player of Week
Washington College junior Kevin Breslin has been named the Conference's Men's Basketball Player of the Week for the week ending December 19.
December 13, 2010
Baker Named Player of Week
Haverford sophomore guard Cam Baker has been named the Conference's men's basketball Player of the Week. He averaged 22.3 points in a 2-1 week, including a 33-point outburst at Ursinus.
December 11, 2010
Devils Move Into Second Place
The Dickinson College men's basketball team had nine players score and five reach double-figures as they topped visiting Ursinus College, 86-72, on Saturday afternoon.
December 11, 2010
Diplomats Remain on Top
Four players scored in double-figures as No. 15 Franklin & Marshall defeated Haverford 78-65 in Centennial Conference (CC) men's basketball action Saturday afternoon at the Mayser Center. The Diplomats stay a perfect 4-0 in conference play and improved to 7-1 overall.
December 11, 2010
Green Terror "White-Out" Shoremen
Behind the support a raucous student section decked in white, Devon Lesniak and Kevin Henry combined for 36 points in McDaniel's 66-50 Centennial Conference men's basketball victory over visiting Washington (Md.) on Saturday.
December 8, 2010
Dickinson Downs Muhlenberg
The Dickinson College men's basketball team turned in a strong performance on both ends of the floor to post a 67-56 win over visiting Muhlenberg on Tuesday night.
December 8, 2010
Diplomats Dodge Bullets
Mike Baker's steal and ensuing conventional three-point play broke a 55-55 deadlock leading No. 15 Franklin & Marshall to a 70-62 victory over Gettysburg in Centennial Conference (CC) men's basketball action Wednesday evening.
December 8, 2010
Haverford Outguns Ursinus
The Haverford College men’s basketball team pulled out a 108-103 overtime victory over host Ursinus College in a wild Centennial Conference game Wednesday night in Helfferich Hall.
December 8, 2010
McShane Sinks Swarthmore
Sophomore forward Charlie McShane scored 16 of his career-high and game-best 23 points in the first half as visiting Washington College topped host Swarthmore, 74-64, on Wednesday evening in Centennial Conference men's basketball action at Tarble Pavilion.
December 7, 2010
Defense Carries McDaniel Past Jays
Cullen Murray-Kemp reached double figures for the first time in a McDaniel uniform with 10 points, leading his team to a 51-43 victory at Johns Hopkins in Centennial Conference men's basketball action on Tuesday.
December 6, 2010
Breslin Named Player of Week
Washington College junior Kevin Breslin has been named the Conference's Men's Basketball Player of the Week for the week ending December 4. The weekly release can also be found here.
December 4, 2010
Fords Late Flurry Beats Bullets
An offensive flurry and staunch defense over the final eight minutes pushed the Haverford College men's basketball team to a 65-55 come-back victory over visiting Gettysburg College in Centennial Conference action Saturday afternoon.
December 4, 2010
Hopkins Rallies Past Dickinson
Johns Hopkins rallied from six down in the final three minutes to defeat visiting Dickinson, 61-60, on Saturday in the Blue Jays' home-opener. The win was also the 499th of head coach Bill Nelson's career.
December 4, 2010
Carmichael Three Undoes Ursinus
Swarthmore senior Ryan Carmichael drained a three-pointer with 9.8 seconds left as the Garnet rallied from a seven-point deficit in the final 1:19 to upend Ursinus, 74-71.
December 4, 2010
Breslin's Free Throws Lift Shoremen
Junior guard Kevin Breslin (Hagerstown, MD/St. Maria Goretti) converted the game-tying and game-winning free throws with 5.6 seconds remaining to give host Washington College a dramatic 77-76 Centennial Conference men's basketball win over visiting Muhlenberg this afternoon inside Cain Athletic Center.
December 1, 2010
Dickinson Trips Terror
The Dickinson College men's basketball team went on a run in the middle of the second half and held off host McDaniel College for a 54-50 win on Wednesday night.
December 1, 2010
Dips Rally Past Bears
No. 15 Franklin & Marshall overcame a 14-point deficit to defeat Ursinus 78-69 in Centennial Conference (CC) men's basketball action Wednesday afternoon. The Diplomats improved to 4-1 (2-0 CC) while the Bears fell to 2-3 (1-1 CC).
December 1, 2010
Bullets Shoot Down Jays
Sophomore forward Alex Zurn recorded his first career double-double and Gettysburg shot 64.6 percent from the field in a 73-57 Centennial Conference victory over Johns Hopkins University Wednesday evening in Bream Gymnasium.
November 30, 2010
Ursinus to Retire McGarvey Jersey
It's always a special night when Ursinus and Franklin & Marshall do battle on the basketball court, but, Wednesday night's tilt will be even more special. Prior to the start of the game at 7:30, Ursinus will retire the jersey number of former standout and current assistant coach Mike McGarvey will have his number 11 jersey placed in the rafters of Helfferich Hall, joining former basketball players Dennis Stanton and Richie Barrett.
November 29, 2010
Men's Basketball Release #2
Ursinus sophomore forward Jon Ward has been named the Conference's Player of the Week. He averaged 21.0 points and 8.0 rebounds in a 2-0 week for the Bears.
November 27, 2010
#11 Seahawks Down Diplomats
No. 11 St. Mary's jumped all over No. 7 Franklin & Marshall early on its way to a 96-77 victory over the Diplomats.
November 23, 2010
Gettysburg Gets Petrie's 300th Win
Senior center Andrew Powers posted 18 points, eight rebounds, and a career-high seven steals and was one of four Bullet starters to score in double figures as the Gettysburg College men’s basketball team defeated host Muhlenberg College 74-67 in the Centennial Conference opener for both teams Tuesday evening at Memorial Hall.
November 22, 2010
Liddic Named Player of Week
Muhlenberg junior Spencer Liddic was named the Conference's Men's Basketball Player of the Week after averaging 25.3 points and 10.3 rebounds in a 3-0 week. He was named the MVP of the Scotty Wood Tournament after leading the Mules to the championship.
November 20, 2010
F&M Rolls to Tip-Off Title
No. 7 Franklin & Marshall opened up with a 9-0 run and never looked back as the Diplomats defeated Elmira 96-52 to win the Lancaster Rotary-F&M Tip-Off Tournament. Georgio Milligan was named the tournament's MVP for the second consecutive year while the Diplomats won its annual tip-off tournament for the 24th time.
November 20, 2010
#2 Jackets Hold Off Bullets
Gettysburg gave second-ranked Randolph-Macon College a scare early, but the Yellow Jackets pulled away in the second half to win the 20th annual Gettysburg Days Inn Tip-Off Tournament, topping the Bullets 56-42 in a defensive battle Saturday afternoon in Bream Gymnasium.
November 20, 2010
Fords Clip Clark
The Haverford College men’s basketball team led for nearly the entirety of Saturday’s 63-59 victory over Clark University in the Equinox Classic at Tarble Pavilion. The Fords got out to an early lead thanks to 63 percent shooting from the field and three three-pointers in the first half.
November 20, 2010
Lesniak Leads Terror Past Jays
Devon Lesniak led a balanced attack with 13 points to lead McDaniel to a 62-40 non-conference men's basketball victory over Johns Hopkins in the fifth-place game of the 2010 Pride of Maryland tournament on Saturday.
November 20, 2010
Liddic Leads 'Berg to Title
They were the MVPs because they scored the MVPs – the Mules’ vital points. Juniors Alexandra Chili and Spencer Liddic earned MVP honors after carrying the Muhlenberg basketball teams to a sweep of the Scotty Wood Tournament. The women held off Richard Stockton and the men followed with a more comfortable 80-51 win over Gallaudet.
November 20, 2010
W&L Hands Garnet First Defeat
Looking to get to 4-0 for the first time in over 60 years, the Swarthmore College men's basketball team (3-1) rallied back from a 16-point first-half deficit, only to see visiting Washington & Lee (3-0) take back control of the game late, as the Generals defeated the Garnet 59-45 on Saturday afternoon from Tarble Pavilion in the final game of the 19th Annual Equinox Classic.
November 20, 2010
Shoremen Shoot Past Gophers
Junior guard Kevin Breslin (Hagerstown, MD/St. Maria Goretti) scored 23 points to lead the Washington College men's basketball team to its first win of the season as the Shoremen defeated Goucher, 71-60, in the Pride of Maryland seventh-place game this afternoon at Stevenson University. Breslin was named to the All-Tournament team and finished three points shy of the tournament scoring record over three games.
November 18, 2010
2010-11 Men's Basketball Guide
The 85-page Centennial Conference men's basketball guide is now available online. The guide contains preview information on each team, along with facts and figures from the 17-year history of Centennial basketball.
November 18, 2010
Ursinus Preview
One year after making a return trip to the Centennial Conference playoffs, the 2010-11 version of the Ursinus College men's basketball team will look to reach that point again and go farther.
November 17, 2010
F&M Preview
Expectations are high in Lancaster this season for the Franklin & Marshall men's basketball team, but this is nothing new for the reigning Centennial Conference (CC) Champions. It is the reason many players chose to wear the blue and white in the first place. Those players have every intention of meeting those expectations.
November 17, 2010
Swarthmore Improves to 2-0
In a complete domination on both ends of the floor, the Swarthmore College men's basketball team (2-0, 0-0) shot a scorching 49 percent from the field while limiting Arcadia to just 31 percent shooting as the Garnet overwhelmed the Knights 69-47 on Wednesday evening from Tarble Pavilion.
November 15, 2010
Gettysburg Preview
What a difference a year can make. Prior to last season, question marks abounded for the Gettysburg College men’s basketball team after losing four starters from the most successful senior class in school history. This year, the Bullets enter the season with a lineup full of experienced players who helped the team close the 2009-10 campaign on a roll.
November 15, 2010
Haverford Preview
Head coach Michael Mucci’s 2010-11 Haverford College men’s basketball team certainly falls into the ‘cupboard isn’t bare’ category. It didn’t look like that would be the outlook for this season two-thirds of the way through the schedule last year, though.
November 15, 2010
Johns Hopkins Preview
Fans may have thought the 2009-10 Johns Hopkins men's basketball team was young, but this year's team has it beat. The Blue Jays sport a roster with six freshmen and seven sophomores in 2010-11.
November 15, 2010
McDaniel Preview
If there's one thing that was lacking from last season's men's basketball team at McDaniel, it was the offense. In 17 of the Green Terror's 25 games a year ago, the squad failed to reach 60 points, leading – in large part – to an 8-17 campaign after back-to-back winning seasons under head coach Kevin Curley.
November 15, 2010
Martinez Lifts Garnet Past Pride
Sophomore Jordan Martinez hit the go-ahead lay-up with :17 seconds remaining and a last-second shot from Widener's Perry Wright rimmed out as time expired as the Swarthmore College men's basketball team (1-0) hung on for the 74-72 season-opening victory over the Pride (0-1) on Monday evening from Tarble Pavilion.
November 12, 2010
Muhlenberg Preview
Losing four of its top six scorers would put any team in a bind. Add to that a roster that features 11 underclassmen and the task becomes even more daunting. But instead of fretting over who is going to step up and produce the lost points, the Muhlenberg men’s basketball team has a different plan. With a roster heavy on youth, the Mules want to make life miserable for opposing offenses.
November 11, 2010
Swarthmore Preview
Coming off an improved 2009-2010 season that saw the team more than triple its win total from the previous season and remain in playoff contention until the final week of the season, the Swarthmore College men's basketball team hopes to use that momentum as a springboard to even greater success during the 2010-2011 season.
November 11, 2010
Washington College Preview
The Washington College men's basketball team turned in a breakthrough season in 2009-10. Just two years removed from a five-win season, the Shoremen finished last season with a 13-10 overall record, including an 11-7 mark in Centennial Conference play which earned them the third seed in the five-team conference tournament - their first Centennial playoff berth in four years.
November 10, 2010
Preseason Hoop Coaches Chat Today
The men's basketball coaches of the Centennial Conference will conduct an online chat to discuss the upcoming season this afternoon, at 1 p.m. Each coach will talk about his prospects for the 2011 campaign during a 10-minute window from 1-3. They will answer questions from the Conference Office as well as from viewers. Hope you can join us.
November 4, 2010
Diplomats Are Preseason Favorite
Defending champion Franklin & Marshall has been tabbed as the preseason favorite to repeat as Conference men's basketball champion in a poll of coaches and SIDs. The Diplomats, who were one game shy of a repeat trip to the Final Four last season, garnered 15 of a possible 18 first-place votes (teams not permitted to vote for themselves) for 159 points. Gettysburg, who lost in the Centennial final to F&M last winter, picked up three firsts and 142 points, while Ursinus was third with two firsts and 135 points.
October 11, 2010
Diplomats Picked No. 2 in Preseason
"Franklin & Marshall's men's basketball team is ranked second in The Sporting News College Basketball Magazine Preseason Top 10. F&M senior forward James McNally was named to the preseason All-America First Team. Junior guard Georgio Milligan was given All-America honorable mention by the organization. The Diplomats return four starters from last year's 26-5 team that advanced to the Elite Eight, the ninth time F&M has made it to the round of eight."
March 18, 2010
McNally Named Second-Team All-America
Franklin & Marshall junior F James McNally was named second-team All-America by the NABC as the organization announced its All-America teams today. He is the 13th player in Centennial Conference history to earn All-America honors from the NABC and eighth from F&M. McNally led the Diplomats in scoring (18.4) and rebounding (8.5) this season on his way to Conference Player of the Year honors and first-team All-Region recognition from the NABC and D3hoops.com. Gettysburg's Andrew Powers was named second-team All-Region by the NABC and D3hoops, while Ursinus' Remy Cousart was a second-team All-NABC and third-team All-D3hoops regional selection. Muhlenberg's Spencer Liddic was named to the D3hoops regional third team.
February 24, 2010
All-Conference Men's Basketball Team
Franklin & Marshall junior forward James McNally was named the Conference's Player of the Year as the 2010 All-Centennial men's basketball team was announced today. McNally becomes the fourth Diplomat player to earn the award and first since Alex Kraft in 2001. He is joined on the first team by teammate Georgio Milligan, Gettysburg's Andrew Powers, Muhlenberg's Spencer Liddic, Ursinus' Remy Cousart and Washington's Andrew Chambers.
