Men's Basketball Highlights 2007-2008
| Mar. 3, 2008 |
Coach Oliver Excited About Development and Direction
After winning 3 of the last 4 games of the season, The Falcons look for a carry-over effect into next season. The Falcons lose lone senior Tom Eckert (Wallingford, CT) and look to a strong recruiting class to contribute heavily to an already veteran line-up. Junior forward Bobby Leonzo (East Haven, CT) scored his 998th point narrowly missing out on scoring his 1,000 point and will have to wait until next year to reach that plateau. "I'm very excited about the Team's development and direction of this program. We hope to build on our late season success and with the addition of new recruits, should create a compettive atmosphere in "The Nest" next season," stated Coach Oliver. |
| Feb. 23, 2008 |
Falcons End Season With Heart-Breaking Loss to Suffolk
In Boston, MA on Saturday afternoon the Falcons look to end their season with a win over host Suffolk University. The Falcons trailed by a single point 46-45 at halftime with both teams shooting well from the field. In a game that featured 14 ties came down to a last second 3 point attempt by Walden St. Juste (Hartford, CT) that fell short and sent the Falcons home with another tough loss 83-80. The Falcons were lead by junior John Donahue's (Southington, CT) game high 24 points and again featured a balanced attack with four players in double figures. The Falcons finish the season at 4-21, 3-15 GNAC. |
| Feb. 21, 2008 |
Albertus Wins Third in a Row With 80-64 Win Over Mitchell
In New London, CT on Thursday night, The Falcons took a 42-29 lead into halftime and never looked back. Albertus shot well from the field at just over 50% from the field including 42% from beyond the arc. Junior Bobby Leonzo (East Haven, CT) led the way as he posted game highs in points (22) and rebounds (13) while shooting 5-8 from downtown. The Falcons look to finish off there season with a win when they take on GNAC opponent Suffolk University on Saturday at 1:00 PM in Boston, MA. |
| Feb. 16, 2008 |
Falcons Earn GNAC Win Over Visiting Mt. Ida College 73-67
In New Haven, on Saturday afternoon the Albertus Magnus Men's Basketball team honored lone senior Tom Eckert (Wallingford, CT) and proceeded to win 73-67 after leading by 14 at halftime. The Falcons received a balanced scoring attack with four players in double figures including junior Bobby Leonzo's (East Haven, CT) team high 16 points and 10 rebounds. The Falcons improves to 3-20, 2-13 GNAC this season and travels to New London, CT to face Mitchell College on Thursday at 7:00 PM. |
| Feb, 12, 2008 |
Albertus Upsets Johnson and Wales University 69-65
In New Haven, on Tuesday night the Albertus Magnus Falcons used a balanced scoring attack to defeat visiting Johnson and Wales University 69-65. The Falcons had three scorers in double figures while two others had 8 points. The Falcons were led by junior forward Adam Hovan (Ansonia, CT) and his team high 16 points. Emerson College was led by senior guard Japhet Kerr (Mount Kisco, NY) game high 27. Albertus Magnus improves to 2-20, 2-14 GNAC while Emerson College drops to 14-8, 11-5 GNAC. Albertus Magnus hosts Mount Ida College in its last home game of the year on Saturday at 3:00 PM for it’s “Think Pink” game in support of Breast Cancer Research. |
| Feb. 9, 2008 |
Albertus Loses Hard Fought Contest at Lasell College 87-76
In Boston, MA on Saturday afternoon nearly overcame a 20 point deficit at halftime only to fall to host Lasell College 87-76. The Falcons shot just 35.5% from the field in the first half while Lasell shot a blistering 60% from the field. Albertus outscored Lasell 49-40 in the second half but could not get any closer than 9 points as Lasell controlled the game from start to finish. Albertus drops to 1-20, 1-13 GNAC on the season while Lasell improves to 12-8, 9-4 GNAC. The Falcons play host to GNAC opponent Johnson and Wales on Tuesday at 7:00 PM in "The Nest". |
| Feb. 7, 2008 |
Emerson College Survives Falcons Scare 88-79
In New Haven, on Thursday night the Albertus Magnus Falcons cut the lead to just four points with 8 minutes to go after being down 47-28 at halftime. The Falcons couldn’t get any closer as Emerson pulled away late in the second half. The Falcons were led by junior forward Francisco Cordova (Windsor, CT) game high 27 points. Emerson College was led by sophomore center/forward Bryan Rouse (East Greenwich, RI) team high 26 Points and 9 Rebounds. Albertus Magnus drops to 1-19, 1-12 GNAC while Emerson College improves to 16-3, 10-3 GNAC. Albertus Magnus travels to face GNAC foe Lasell College on Saturday at 3:00 PM. |
| Feb. 4, 2008 |
Falcons Fall To Visiting Lasell College 102-75
In New Haven, on Monday night the Albertus Magnus Falcons struggled from the field early while Lasell College shot an impressive 54% from the field including 44% from beyond the arc. The Falcons were led by junior Sha’Ron Young’s team high 18 points (New Haven, CT). Lasell College was led by senior forward Jamie Crawford (Coral Springs, FL) game high 32 points. Albertus Magnus drops to 1-18, 1-11 GNAC while Lasell College improves to 11-8, 8-4 GNAC. Albertus Magnus plays host to GNAC foe Emerson College on Thursday at 7:00 PM. Lasell College travels to Norwich on Wednesday night.
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| Feb. 2, 2008 |
Falcons Drop Heartbreaker to Daniel Webster College 75-72
In Nashua,NH on Saturday afternoon The Falcons dropped a hard-fought game on a lay-up by Ray Mckie(St. Albans, NY) with just 2.6 seconds left. Albertus attempted a last second play but was unable to get a shot off in time. Daniel Webster College was led by Adam Landry (Vernon, CT) and his team high 13 points. Albertus was led by junior forward Bobby Leonzo (East Haven, CT) and his game high 22 points and 15 rebounds. Daniel Webster College improves to 4-13, 2-10 GNAC while Albertus Drops to 1-17, 1-10 GNAC. Albetus Magnus plays host to GNAC opponent Lasell College on Monday night at 7:00 PM. |
| Jan. 31, 2008 |
Falcons Drop GNAC Game to First Place Emmanuel College
In Boston,MA on Thursday night The Falcons dropped a 72-57 decision to first place Emmanuel College. The Falcons fought hard and the game was tied early in the second half but poor foul shooting was too much to overcome as Emmanuel College pulled away for good. Emmanuel was led by Levi Smith's 16 points while Albertus was led by junior Sha'Rom Young (New Haven, CT) and his 24 points. Albertus drops to 1-16, 1-9 GNAC and travels to Nashua, NH to take on Daniel Webster College on Saturday at 3:00 PM |
| Jan. 26, 2008 |
Falcons Fall By Way of Late Second Half Surge 85-71
In New Haven, on Saturday afternoon the Albertus Magnus Falcons trailed 48-38 to visiting St. Joseph’s College (ME) at the half. The Falcons surged back in the second half to tie the game at 66-66 with 8 minutes to play. St. Joseph’s then proceeded to go on a 19-4 run the rest of the way to end the Falcon threat. The Falcons had 4 players in double figures with junior forward Bobby Leonzo (East Haven, CT) and junior forward Adam Hovan (Ansonia, CT) each with double doubles on the night. St. Joseph’s College (ME) was led by junior forward Elbie Murphy’s (Loudonville, NY) game high 30 points on 10-17 shooting including 4-5 from beyond the arc. Albertus Magnus drops to 1-15, 1-8 GNAC while St. Joseph’s College (ME) improves to 8-7, 6-3 GNAC. Albertus Magnus travels to Boston, MA to take on GNAC foe Emmanuel College on Thursday at 5:30 PM. St. Joseph’s College (ME) travels to Bates College on Tuesday for a 7:00 PM. Tip-Off. |
| Jan. 21, 2008 |
Albertus Falls to Rivier College 81-64
In New Haven, on Monday afternoon the Albertus Magnus Falcons took an early lead over visiting Rivier College and kept themselves in the game keeping the deficit to under 10 points until the final 4 minutes of the second half. The Falcons struggled from beyond the arc in the second half shooting 0-7. The Falcons were led by junior forward Bobby Leonzo (East Haven, CT) and his 14 points and 14 rebounds. Albertus Magnus drops to 1-14, 1-8 GNAC while Rivier College improves to 9-6, 6-2 GNAC. Albertus Magnus plays host to GNAC opponent St. Joseph’s (ME) on Saturday at 3:00 PM in “The Nest”. |
| Jan. 19, 2008 |
Albertus Drops Close Contest to Norwich 73-63
In Northfield, VT on Saturday afternoon, The Albertus Magnus Falcons dropped a back and forth game with host Norwich University 73-63. Norwich University's Mike Filipek, Derrick Montiero, and Jamel Bedford each chipped in 11 points apiece for the Cadets, who improve to 7-6 (3-4 GNAC). Albertus Magnus (1-13, 1-7 GNAC) was paced by Sha’Ron Young, who collected a game-high 18 points. Bobby Leonzo added 12 points for the Falcons. After rallying to take a one-point halftime lead, Norwich found itself trailing 41-37 with 12:46 to play in the second half following an 11-6 Albertus Magnus run to open the stanza. That would be as close as the Falcons could get as Norwich shot an incredible 59.1 percent in the second half and held the Falcons at bay for the remainder of the contest en route to the 10-point victory. Albertus plays host to GNAC opponent Rivier College on Monday in "The Nest" at 3:00 PM.
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| Jan. 17, 2008 |
Albertus Falls to Johnson and Wales 84-66
In Providence, RI on Thursday night, The Albertus Magnus Falcons fell to host Johnson and Wales University 84-66. The Falcons never led and their shooting woes continued particularly from 3 point range. Albertus was led by junior John Donahue (Southington, CT) and his 12 points. Albertus drops to 1-12, 1-6 GNAC while Johnson and Wales improved to 8-4, 5-1 GNAC. The Falcons travel to Northfield, VT to take on Norwich University on Saturday. |
| Jan. 15, 2008 |
Albertus Drops Game to Host Emerson College
In Boston, MA on Tuesday night, the Albertus Magnus Falcons struggled against an Emerson team that shot an incredible 65% on the night from the field losing 101-51. The Falcons were lead by junior forward Bobby Leonzo (East Haven, CT) and his 19 points. The Falcons drop to 1-11, 1-5 GNAC while Emerson improves to 9-1, 3-1 GNAC. Albertus travels to Providence, RI to take on GNAC opponent Johnson and Wales University on Thursday at 7:00 PM. |
| Jan. 12, 2008 |
Albertus Nets First Win Of Season 102-88
In New Haven, CT on Saturday afternoon, the Albertus Magnus Falcons took a 55-38 lead over visiting Daniel Webster College at the half. The Falcons continued to roll in the second half. They never trailed at any point in the game. Daniel Webster was led by freshman guard Ahmad Hemingway (Staten Island, NY) team high 19 points. The Falcons were led by junior forward Bobby Leonzo (East Haven, CT) and his game high 20 rebounds and 15 points. Albertus Magnus improves to 1-10, 1-4 GNAC while Daniel Webster drops to 3-6, 1-4 GNAC. Albertus Magnus travels to Boston, MA to take on GNAC foe Emerson College on Tuesday at 7:00 PM. |
| Jan. 10, 2008 |
Albertus Falls to GNAC Opponent St. Joseph's College 85-63
In Standish, ME on Thursday night, the Albertus Magnus Falcons faced a 37-31 deficit going into to halftime. Foul trouble hindered the Falcons all night as Albertus committed 23 fouls compared to just 10 St. Joseph fouls. St. Joe's pulled away in the second half with the Falcons failing to get into any kind of a rhythm. The Falcons were lead by juniors Sha'Ron Young (New Haven, CT) and Bobby Leonzo (East Haven, CT) who scored 15 and 13 points respectively. Albertus Magnus drops to 0-10, 0-4 NAC while St. Joe's (ME) improves to 5-4, 3-1 GNAC. Albertus Magnus plays host to GNAC opponent Daniel Webster College on Saturday at 1:00 PM in "The Nest". |
| Jan. 8, 2008 |
Albertus Drops 93-88 Decision Late to Suffolk University
In New Haven, CT on Tuesday night the Albertus Magnus Falcons took a 46-41 lead over visiting Suffolk University at the half. Suffolk used an 18-0 run early in the second half to stun Albertus which later recovered to take an 85-84 lead with 3:30 minutes to go in the second half. A small Suffolk run followed by an Albertus Magnus three-pointer cut the Suffolk lead to 90-88 but Albertus could get no closer. Suffolk was led by sophomore guard Alan Jaziri’s (Norwich, CT) game high 33 points on 11-15 shooting and junior forward Brian Small’s (Stoughton, MA) 30 points. The Falcons were led by junior forward Bobby Leonzo (East Haven, CT) and his team high 20 points and freshman forward Cullen Burnell (Litchfield, CT) game high 13 rebounds. Albertus Magnus drops to 0-9, 0-3 GNAC while Suffolk University improves to 2-8, 1-2 GNAC. Albertus Magnus travels to Standish, ME to take on GNAC foe St. Joseph’s College on Thursday at 7:00 PM.
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| Dec. 10, 2007 |
Albertus Drops 60-54 Decision Late to Wesleyan University
In New Haven, CT on Monday night Wesleyan held off a surging Albertus Magnus team to earn a hard fought 60-54 win late in the second half. Wesleyan was in control early and went into halftime with a 32-19 point lead. In the second half both teams traded baskets until Albertus was able to go on a 7-0 run with 3 minutes to go in the second half to cut it the lead to three. A missed three pointer tied the game and spelled the end of the Albertus threat. Sophomore guard Jeremy Kaminer (Cherry Hill, NJ) sank two free throws to seal the Wesleyan victory. Wesleyan was led by senior forward Nick Pelletier’s game high 22 points on 7-11 shooting. The Falcons were led by junior forward Bobby Leonzo (East Haven, CT) and his team high 19 points and game high 14 rebounds. Albertus Magnus drops to 0-8, 0-2 GNAC while Wesleyan University improves to 4-6, 0-0 NESCAC. Albertus Magnus will have winter break before returning to play host to GNAC foe Suffolk University on January 8, 2008 at 7:00 PM in “The Nest”.
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| Dec. 4, 2007 |
Albertus Drops 70-64 Decision Late to Rivier College
Senior Jeff Carpenter (Meredith, NH) scored 26 pts and grabbed 22 rebounds as Rivier came back to earn a hard-fought 70-64 win over GNAC foe Albertus Magnus. Rivier raced out to a 9-2 lead in the first 2 minutes before Albertus Magnus came back to take a 20-12 lead. The Raiders would close it to 26-23 two minutes to go in the first half before Albertus closed it out with a 31-25 lead. In the second half both teams exchanged baskets and the game was tied at 57-57 with 6 minutes to go. A Carpenter layin and a Danny Ford three gave the Raiders a 62-57 lead. Albertus would respond as Adam Hovan (Ansonia, CT) connected on a three point play to cut it to two. This was as close as the teams would get as Danny Ford drilled a three with 1:14 left to put Rivier up by 5. Lance Bisson had 16pts and 6 assists for Rivier while John McAllen had 13 points. The Falcons were led by junior forward Adam Hovan (Ansonia, CT) and his 22 points. Albertus Magnus drops to 0-7, 0-2 GNAC while Rivier College improves to 3-2, 2-0 GNAC. Albertus Magnus plays host to Wesleyan on Monday at 7:00 PM in “The Nest”.
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| Dec. 1, 2007 |
Albertus Falls to Emmanuel College 98-78
In New Haven, CT on Saturday night, the Falcons led early in the first half but Emmanuel proved to be too much as Albertus dropped a 98-78 decision to GNAC opponent Emmanuel College. Albertus was led by Junior Adam Hovan’s (Ansonia, CT) game high 23 points and game high 12 rebounds while Emmanuel College was led by junior guard Rob Williams-Hinton (Oak Park, MI) team high 19 points. Albertus Magnus drops to 0-6, 0-1 GNAC while Emmanuel College improves to 1-4, 1-0 GNAC. Albertus Magnus travels to face GNAC opponent Rivier College in Nashua, NH on Tuesday at 7:00 PM |
| Nov. 27, 2007 |
Albertus Falls to Newbury College 63-53
In New Haven, CT on Tuesday night, a back and forth game between ended with a 63-53 Newbury College victory over host Albertus Magnus. The Falcons struggled from the field shooting just 26% from the field in the first half but overcame it’s poor shooting to take a 28-24 lead into halftime. The shooting woes continued for Albertus in the second half and were too much to overcome as Newbury pulled away in the second half to earn the win. Albetus was led by Junior Adam Hovan’s (Ansonia, CT) game high 15 rebounds and seven points while Newbury College was led by senior guard Arch Mitchell’s (Framingham, MA) game high 20 points. Albertus Magnus drops to 0-5, 0-0 GNAC while Newbury College improves to 1-3. Albertus Magnus plays host to Emmanuel College in their Conference Opener in “The Nest” on Saturday at 3:30 PM. |
| Nov. 25, 2007 |
Falcons Fall to Undefeated Coast Guard 96-69
In New Haven, CT on Sunday afternoon the United States Coast Guard Academy Bears never trailed shooting 45% from beyond the arc to earn a 96-69 victory over Albertus. The Falcons struggled from the field shooting just 36% from the field. Juniors ShaRon Young (New Haven, CT) had a team high 18 points and Adam Hovan (Ansonia, CT) had a double-double (14 points, 12 rebounds)to lead the Falcons. Coast Guard was led by junior forward Craig Johnson (South Medford, OR) who had a game high 19 points and a team high 10 boards. Albertus Magnus drops to 0-4, 0-0 GNAC while Coast Guard remains undefeated at 4-0, 0-0 NEWMAC. Albertus Magnus plays host to Newbury College in "The Nest" on Tuesday at 7:00 PM. |
| Nov. 25, 2007 |
Western Connecticut Survives Scare from Falcons 69-67
In New Haven, CT on Tuesday night the Western Connecticut State University Colonials walked into "The Nest" and found themselves dwon 34-28 at the end of the first half. The game went down to the final minute with Western not holding the lead until the final 3 minutes to go. A missed three point attempt in the closing seconds sealed the Colonials victory. Junior forward Adam Hovan (Ansonia, CT) had a game high 21 points and 14 rebounds for the Falcons while Weestern was led by senior Jamie Procino (Yorktown Heights, NY) who had a team high 15 points. Albertus Magnus drops to 0-3, 0-0 GNAC while Western remains undefeated at 3-0, 0-0 LEC. The Falcons play host to a very strong Coast Guard team in "The Nest" on Sunday at 1:30 PM |
| Nov. 18, 2007 |
Falcons Fall, Morris Named to All Tournament Team
The Falcons dropped both games in the UMASS Dartmouth Tourney over the weekend. The Falcons lost their first contest 102-51 to host UMASS Dartmouth. Saturday's game featured another tough opponent in Wentworth. Wentworth proved to be too strong as the Falcons dropped a 90-56 decision. Junior Center Justin Morris (West Haven, CT) was named to the All Tournament Team averaging 15.5 points and 9 rebounds. The Falcons will play their home opener against Little East Conference power Western Connecticut State on Tuesday at 7:00 PM in "The Nest".
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| Nov. 15 , 2007 |
2007-2008 SEASON PREVIEW
The 2007-2008 Albertus Magnus Falcons Men's Basketball Team will open their season on the road in the UMASS Dartmouth Tip-Off Tournament on Friday and Saturday in North Dartmouth, MA. The Falcons are being lead by first-year coach Mitch Oliver who brings 10 years of Division I experience from nearby Quinnipiac University with him. The Falcons return 9 players from a year ago and will feature 6 newcomers on the fall semester roster. The Falcons feature much more size than a year ago with 6'6" 235 pound junior transfer Justin Morris (West Haven, CT), 6'5" 210 pound junior transfer Francisco Cordova (Windsor, CT), 6'7" 200 pound freshman transfer Cullen Burnell (Litchfield, CT), and 6'5" 215 pound freshman Brendan Lang. The Falcons should be much improved as they lost just lone senior center Bill Rose (Guilford, CT) due to graduation. The Falcons will feature a much more balanced attack this season with this year's bench being much deeper than years past.
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