A total of 95 student-athletes have been named to the New England Collegiate Conference (NECC) Academic All-Conference Team for the winter/spring semester, it was announced today by Commissioner Del Malloy.
BABSON PARK, Mass. – The New England Basketball Coaches Association (NEBCA), founded in 1936, has announced that Southern Vermont College senior tri-captain Joe Karnik of Castleton, N.Y. has been named to play in its annual Division III Senior All-Star Game this Sunday, April 18, at Babson College, with all proceeds benefitting the Coaches vs. Cancer campaign.
ATTLEBORO, Mass. – All eight of the sponsored programs were represented on 2010 New England Collegiate Conference (NECC) Men’s Basketball All-Conference Team, it was announced today by Commissioner Del Malloy. In addition to the All-NECC honors, three separate major individual award winners and the team sportsmanship award were also voted upon and selected this week.
BENNINGTON, Vt. – The Lesley University Lynx defeated the Southern Vermont College men’s basketball team 59-58 in the New England Collegiate Conference quarterfinals Tuesday night in the Field House. Lesley was led by guard John Sanchez with 22 points, while the Mountaineers were led by guard Lance Spratling with 20 points and seven rebounds.
PLAYER OF THE WEEK - Southern Vermont College senior forward Joe Karnik (Castleton, N.Y.) garners the final NECC weekly honors heading into conference tournament play. He helped the Mountaineers to a 2-0 week, defeating Lesley 66-58 (OT) and Mitchell 86-74, and clinching the #4 seed and the right to host Lesley in the quarterfinal round.
ATTLEBORO, Mass. - Becker College has claimed the top seed for the 2009-2010 New England Collegiate Conference (NECC) Men’s Basketball Championship, which begins with quarterfinal matchups on campus sites the evening of Tuesday, February 23. The Hawks (17-8 overall) earned the top spot in the upcoming NECC tournament after posting a 13-1 conference record.
NEW LONDON, Conn. – The Southern Vermont College men’s basketball team defeated New England Collegiate Conference opponent the Mariner’s of Mitchell College 86-74 Saturday afternoon at the Yarnall Athletic Center. The win extends SVC’s winning streak to four and earned the right to host a first round game against fifth-seeded Lesley University on Tuesday, February 23.
BENNINGTON, Vt. – The Southern Vermont College men’s basketball team put on yet another show, as it won its third game in a row blocking the visiting New England Collegiate Conference Lynx of Lesley University from victory in overtime 66-58 in the Field House Thursday night. The win gives SVC a sure spot in the NECC playoffs next week as it set a team record for blocks in a game with 15. It was senior day as the crowd cheered for forward Joe Karnik and guard Chris Holland, who played their last regular season game in the Field House.
BENNINGTON, Vt. – The Southern Vermont College men’s basketball team prevailed over visiting New England Collegiate Conference rival Newbury College 77-75 in a barnburner that had the 300-plus crowd on its feet until the final buzzer. Southern Vermont led by as much as 22 in the first half, but the Nighthawks scored 47 in the second half to cut the lead to two points with :05 left to play. SVC was led by junior guard Lance Spratling who had a team-high 25 points in the win.
BENNINGTON, Vt. – The Southern Vermont College men’s basketball team hosted New England Collegiate Conference foe the Wheelock College Wildcats winning 78-75 Thursday night in the Field House. Southern Vermont fended off a Wildcat rally that cut a 13 point SVC lead down to one point at the break. The driving force for SVC was senior forward Joe Karnik who had 10 points in the first seven minutes of the game, on two triples and two monster dunks.
NASHUA, N.H. – The Daniel Webster College men’s basketball team defeated Southern Vermont College, 89-76 in a NECC matchup Tuesday night at Mario Vagge Gymnasium. Ben Naaktgeboren led the Mountaineers with a game-high 25 points and pulled in a game best 14 boards for a monster double-double.
ROOKIE OF THE WEEK – Once again, Southern Vermont freshman guard Derrick Cenicola (Hamilton, N.Y.) grabs conference rookie honors. Cenicola averaged 16.0 points per game, 9.0 rebounds per game, 1.0 assist per game and 3.0 steals per game. He shot 27% (5-for-18) from the floor, 22% (2-for-9) from behind the arc and 100% (4-for-4) from the charity stripe.
BENNINGTON, Vt. – The Southern Vermont College men’s basketball team played host to New England Collegiate Conference opponent the Becker College Hawks falling behind early and succumbing to an 87-72 loss Saturday afternoon in the Field House. SVC junior guard Lance Spratling led all scorers with 35 points and pulled down 11 boards for a double-double. The Hawks were led by junior forwards Rajai Leggett and Matt Petrides who each posted 22 points in the victory.
DANBURY, Conn. – The Southern Vermont College men’s basketball team, leading by four at the break, let the Colonels run wild with a 23-0 run to open the second half as the Western Connecticut State University men's basketball team came from behind to defeat SVC, 80-68 Thursday night at Feldman Arena. Guard Lance Spratling had a monster double-double with 30 points and 12 rebounds for the Mountaineers.
ALUMNI GAME - The Southern Vermont College men’s basketball game was a huge success this past Saturday as the green alum’s took on the gold alum’s in a five-on-five running time game. The gold team won in heroic fashion in the final seconds 100-99 but final score aside...fun was had by all! Click on this story to see pictures from the game and a list of participating former student-athletes.
ROOKIE OF THE WEEK — Southern Vermont freshman guard Derrick Cenicola (Hamilton, N.Y.) helped the Mountaineers to a 1-2 week defeating Newbury 65-63 in NECC action. Cenicola averaged 14.0 points per game, 7.0 rebounds per game, 1.7 assists per game, 0.3 blocks per game and 1.7 steals per game. He shot 32% (12-for-38) from the floor, 38% (10-for-26) from behind the arc and 73% (8-for-11) from the charity stripe.
CHICOPEE, Mass. – Elms College senior point guard Juan Maldonado tied for a game-high 16 points and the Blazers received 32 points off the bench en route to a 74-56 victory over Southern Vermont College in Tuesday evening’s New England Collegiate Conference (NECC) men’s basketball game at Picknelly Arena.
BENNINGTON, Vt. – The Southern Vermont College men’s basketball team played host to New England Collegiate Conference foe the Daniel Webster College Eagles losing 79-74 Saturday in the Field House. SVC was led by senior Joe Karnik who had a solid double-double with 23 points and 10 rebounds; as well as four blocks. The Eagles were led by junior guard Chris Hanson who had a game-high 28 points, including five from behind the arc.
BROOKLINE, Mass. - The Southern Vermont College men's basketball team defeated the Newbury College Nighthawks Thursday evening, 65-63. Mountaineer junior Lance Spratling led the charge to victory with a game-high 19 points as he drained a three with six seconds remaining in the game.
BENNINGTON, Vt. – The Southern Vermont College men’s basketball team played host to the Middlebury College Panthers, ranked 10th in Division III in the nation, staying within 11 points into the second half before being outmanned and suffering a 94-68 loss Tuesday night. Senior forward Joe Karnik led the Mountaineers with 15 points and the Panthers were led by freshman guard Jake Wolfin who tallied 18 points and five assists.
BENNINGTON, Vt. – Elms College senior point guard Juan Maldonado led all scorers with 17 points to help propel the Blazers to a 86-61 victory over Southern Vermont College in Saturday afternoon’s New England Collegiate Conference (NECC) men’s basketball game.
CAMBRIDGE, Mass. – The Lesley University men’s basketball team erased an 12-point deficit midway through the second half to defeat New England Collegiate Conference (NECC) opponent Southern Vermont College 88-79. Mountaineers guard Lance Spratling scored a game-high 28 points with 10 rebounds but 25 Southern Vermont turnovers helped the Lynx make a second-half comeback.
CHESTNUT HILL, Mass. – The Southern Vermont College men’s basketball team allowed a two-foot jumper with 13 seconds remaining giving the hosting Wheelock College Wildcast a dramatic 64-62 win in front of a packed house Saturday afternoon. NECC scoring leader Lance Spratling of Southern Vermont led all scores with 19, while teammate freshman guard Derrick Cenicola finished with 15 points, including four three-pointers.
PLAYER OF THE WEEK — Southern Vermont College junior guard Lance Spratling (Pittsfield, Mass.) shot the lights out with 34 points in a tough 83-79 conference loss to Becker. Spratling also added eight rebounds, five assists and one steal for the game. For the week, Spratling went 63% (12-for-19) from the field and 83% (10-for-12) from the free-throw line.
LEICESTER, Mass. – Senior forward Joe Karnik joined an elite Mountaineer club Saturday as he reached the 1,000 point milestone on the road in an New England Collegiate Conference loss to the Becker College Hawks 83-79. Karnik finished with 17 points and 10 boards for SVC who was led by junior guard Lance Spratling who tallied 34 points and eight rebounds.
ROOKIE OF THE WEEK — For the second time this season, Southern Vermont freshman guard Derrick Cenicola (Hamilton, N.Y.) grabbed Rookie Honors from the NECC. He finished with 26 points, four assists, three rebounds, one block and one steal in a 75-69 conference victory over Mitchell. Cenicola shot 77% (7-for-9) from the floor, a sizzling 88% (7-for-8) from behind the arc and 83% (5-for-6) from charity stripe.
BENNINGTON, Vt. – The Southern Vermont College men’s basketball team turned on the jets after allowing the visiting Mitchell College Mariners to a 8-0 run to start the game and never looked back in a 75-69 victory Saturday in the Field House. Derrick Cenicola and Lance Spratling led SVC with 26 points each to defeat the NECC foe.
RENSSELAER, N.Y. - The Southern Vermont College men's basketball team scored 18 of the first 23 points of the game and the Mountaineers never looked back as they defeated Albany College of Pharmacy, 97-56, in the consolation game at the RPI Shoot-Out.
RENSSELAER, N.Y. – The Southern Vermont College men’s basketball led Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts at the half but gave up a seven point lead as it lost 66-59 at the opening day of the Tri-State Shootout at RPI Saturday. Freshman guard Derrick Cenicola led the way for SVC with 17 points and four steals, including three triples.
SCHENECTADY, N.Y. – The Southern Vermont College men’s basketball team fought hard but lost 78-69 to Union College at the Viniar Athletic Center Tuesday night. Junior guard Lance Spratling had a game high 28 points and 12 boards for the double-double on a sizzling 12-19 from the field to lead the Mountaineers offensive attack.
EIGHT SVC STUDENT-ATHLETES NAMED TO WINTER/SPRING NECC ACADEMIC ALL-CONFERENCE TEAM
June 30, 2010A total of 95 student-athletes have been named to the New England Collegiate Conference (NECC) Academic All-Conference Team for the winter/spring semester, it was announced today by Commissioner Del Malloy.
