2014-15 Juniata Men's Basketball News
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Men’s Basketball Defeats Drew on Shaq The House Night
January 31, 2015HUNTINGDON, PA- Boosted by a large and boisterous crowd, the Juniata men’s basketball team outscored Drew 38-26 in the second half to come away with a 68-58 victory on Saturday afternoon at Memorial Gymnasium. It was Shaq The House with honoree Shaquill Smith returning to campus for the first time since a serious illness in October sidelined him. -
Men’s Hoops Shoots Down Goucher, 75-55
January 28, 2015HUNTINGDON, PA- A hot shooting first half gave Juniata a big lead that held up in the end as the Eagles defeated Goucher 75-55 on Wednesday night at Memorial Gymnasium. The win snaps JC’s two-game winless streak and evens their record at 8-8 overall and 2-5 in the Landmark. The Gophers drop to 3-16 overall and 2-8 in the conference.
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Men’s Basketball to Host “Shaq The House” This Saturday
January 27, 2015HUNTINGDON, PA- This coming Saturday January 31, the Juniata men’s basketball team will host a “Shaq the House” to benefit team member Shaquill Smith and his family. The men and women entertain Landmark rival Drew University in a doubleheader with a 2pm tip-off for the women and a 4 p.m. start for the men.
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Men’s Hoops Loses Lead; Falls to Moravian 70-61
January 24, 2015BETHLEHEM, PA- Juniata took a double-digit lead into the second half but could not sustain it on the road against Moravian on Saturday afternoon. The Eagles fell to the Greyhounds 70-61 in Landmark conference play and drop to 8-10 overall and 2-7 in the conference. Moravian improves to 4-13 and 2-6 in the Landmark.
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Lee Scores 26 but Juniata Men Fall to Catholic
January 20, 2015WASHINGTON, DC- Freshman Marcus Lee (Carrolltown, PA/Bishop Carroll) tied a season-high with 26 points and Juniata men’s basketball team shot a season-high 58.3% in three-point shots but host Catholic was too much in the end as it defeated the Eagles 74-59 at Dufour Athletic Center on Tuesday night. Lee led all scorers and was the only Juniata player to score in double figures.
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Men's Hoops Travels to Nation's Capital to Face Catholic
January 19, 2015HUNTINGDON, PA- Coming off a
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Juniata Men Outlast USMMA 61-51
January 17, 2015HUNTINGDON, PA- With key contributions off the bench and points off of turnovers, the Juniata men’s basketball team held off Merchant Marine Academy 61-51 on Saturday at Memorial Gymnasium. The Eagles bench outscored the Mariners’ 28-6 and scored 21 points off of 11 Mariner miscues while Merchant Marine only converted 10 points off of 11 Juniata turnovers.
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Late Run Spurs Crusaders Over Eagles
January 14, 2015HUNTINGDON, PA- Juniata trailed by only one point with just over six and a half minutes left in the game but visiting Susquehanna outscored the Eagles 10-0 to come out with a 72-61 win on Wednesday night at Memorial Gymnasium. The loss brings Juniata’s record to 7-8 overall and 1-5 in the Landmark while the Crusaders improve to 11-4 overall and 4-2 in the conference.
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Battle of the Eagles Goes Juniata’s Way, 87-54
January 10, 2015HUNTINGDON, PA- A 10-point halftime lead grew to more than 30 points in the second half as the Juniata men’s basketball team defeated visiting Eastern 87-54 on Saturday at Memorial Gymnasium. The victory evens Juniata’s record at 7-7 while Eastern falls to 4-9.
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Juniata Gets First Landmark Win with 56-46 Victory over Elizabethtown
January 08, 2015HUNTINGDON, PA – The men’s basketball team led from start to finish and held off visiting Elizabethtown for a 56-46 victory on Thursday night at Memorial Gymnasium. The win, which snapped the Eagles four-game winless streak, also was the team’s first victory in Landmark play. Juniata avenged its 62-52 defeat at the hands of the Blue Jays back on December 2.
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Men’s Basketball Downed by Goucher, 58-53
January 06, 2015TOWSON, MD- The Juniata men’s basketball team jumped out to a 13-2 lead in the early in the first half but host Goucher recovered and went ahead late in the second to come out with a 58-53 victory on Tuesday night. The loss drops the Eagles to 5-7 overall and 0-4 in the Landmark while the Gophers improve to 3-9 and 2-1 in the conference.
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Men's Basketball Stopped by Drew
January 03, 2015MADISON, NJ- Host Drew jumped on Juniata early in the first half and despite an Eagles comeback, JC succumbed to the Rangers 79-52 on Saturday afternoon at Baldwin Gymnasium. The loss drops the Eagles to 5-6 overall and 0-3 in the Landmark while Drew improves to 7-4 and 3-0 in conference play.
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Men’s Hoops Falls to Unbeaten Carnegie Mellon 55-45
December 31, 2014PITTSBURGH, PA- The Juniata men’s basketball team returned to the hardwood after a two and a half week layoff on Wednesday afternoon. The Eagles led for most of the first half but host Carnegie Mellon came back to outscore Juniata 29-17 and win 55-45 at Skibo Gymnasium. The loss evens JC’s record at 5-5 while the Tartans stay undefeated at 9-0.
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#10 Dickinson Holds Off Juniata 65-59 to win Doc Greene Tournament
December 13, 2014HUNTINGDON, PA- Juniata’s men’s basketball took a lead against Dickinson in the second half but the Red Devils recovered with a late run to win 65-59 in the championship game of the 23rd annual Doc Greene Tournament. The loss drops the Eagles to 5-4 overall while the #10 Red Devils improve to 8-1.
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Juniata Men Bring Down Nittany Lions, 59-48, at Doc Greene Tournament
December 12, 2014HUNTINGDON, PA- The Juniata men’s basketball team recovered from a rough first half to defeat Penn-State York 59-48 on Friday night at Memorial Gymnasium. The game was played as part of the 23rd annual Doc Greene Tournament.
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Men’s Basketball to Host Doc Greene Tournament This Weekend
December 10, 2014HUNTINGDON, Pa. – This Friday and Saturday, the Juniata men's basketball team will host the 23rd Annual Comfort Inn Doc Greene Tournament at Memorial Gymnasium. The first game on Friday will feature two of the top teams in Division III as #16 North Central College from Illinois will play #10 Dickinson College at 5 p.m. The Eagles will face Penn State York in the second game of the night at 7 p.m. The losing teams will play a consolation game at 2 p.m. on Saturday while the winning teams will advance to the championship game at 4 p.m.
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#21 Scranton Defeats Juniata Men, 61-48
December 06, 2014SCRANTON, PA- Defending Landmark Conference champion Scranton led for over 38 minutes of game time as it defeated the Juniata men’s basketball team 61-48 on Saturday afternoon at the Long Center. The Royals improve to 5-1 overall and 2-0 in the Landmark while the Eagles drop to 4-3 overall and 0-2 in the conference.
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Men’s Hoops Drops Landmark Opener to Blue Jays
December 03, 2014ELIZABETHTOWN, PA- Juniata men’s basketball cut a 13-point second half deficit to one point but could not get ahead as it fell to Elizabethtown 62-52 on Wednesday night at Thompson Gymnasium. The loss snaps the Eagles’ three-game winning streak as they fall to 4-2 while the Blue Jays end their four-game winless steak to improve to 2-5.
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Eagles Fend Off Presidents, 74-71
November 25, 2014HUNTINGDON, PA- Justin Fleming’s (Richmond, VA/Benedictine College Prep) basket with just over a minute left proved to be the game-winner as the Juniata men’s basketball team overcame an early deficit to defeat Washington and Jefferson 74-71 on Tuesday night at Memorial Gymnasium. The Eagles, winners of four straight, improve to 4-1 overall while W&J falls to 0-5.
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Eagles Hold Off Panthers, 69-66
November 22, 2014BRADFORD, PA- Three free throws in the final 10 seconds broke a 66-66 tie as the Juniata men’s basketball team defeated Pitt-Bradford 69-66 on Saturday afternoon. The win improves the Eagles to 3-1 overall while the Panthers fall to 1-2.
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Second Half Comeback Spurs Men’s Basketball to 71-55 Win over Allegheny
November 19, 2014HUNTINGDON, PA- The Juniata men’s basketball team trailed early in the second half but went on a 12-0 run to pull away and defeat Allegheny 71-55 on Wednesday night at Memorial Gymnasium. The Eagles improve to 2-1 overall while the Gators suffer their first loss and are also 2-1.
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Eagles Knock off Washington College, 68-59, For First Win
November 16, 2014CRESSON, PA- Juniata led by as much as 12 points in the second half as the Eagles men’s basketball team defeated Washington College 68-59 at the Coaches vs. Cancer Tournament held at Mount Aloysius College. Juniata evens its record at 1-1 while the Shoremen fall to 0-2.
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Men’s Hoops Defeated by Penn-State Altoona in Season Opener
November 15, 2014CRESSON, PA- Four Eagles scored in double figures as the Juniata men’s basketball team hung tight but ultimately was denied victory by Penn State Altoona 74-70 on Saturday night. The game was played on the campus of Mount Aloysius as part of the Coaches vs. Cancer Tournament.
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Men’s Basketball Going With Youth in 2014-15
November 14, 2014HUNTINGDON, PA- Last season, Juniata men’s basketball went 18-10 and won its second straight ECAC South Championship on the strength of play of its senior starters. This year, the team will sport a much different look. With its starting lineup from a year ago departed due to graduation, the Eagles will look to a mix of returning players and some promising newcomers to make an impact.
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Men’s Basketball Picked Sixth in Landmark Preseason Poll
October 29, 2014TOWSON, MD- The Landmark Conference announced its 2014 men’s basketball preseason poll earlier on Wednesday. The Juniata men’s basketball team was picked sixth in the nine-team conference with 26 points.
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Men’s Basketball Day Camp Registration Still Open
July 25, 2014HUNTINGDON, Pa. – The Juniata College Men's Basketball Team still has room in their annual basketball day camp for boys and girls going into grades K through 9 the week of July 28th to August 1st. This comprehensive instructional camp, suitable for all skill levels, includes learning from Juniata players and coaches, daily games, competitions, teaching stations, and much more.
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Curley Announces Incoming Class for 2014-15 Season
July 09, 2014HUNTINGDON, Pa. – Juniata College men’s basketball head coach Greg Curley has announced the 2014-15 class that will join the team in the upcoming season. The Eagles will welcome 10 new players to preseason this winter: Seth Brewer (Lancaster, Pa. / Manheim), Bryce Doisch (Warrington, Pa. / Central Bucks South), Brian Graytok (Greensburg, Pa. / Greensburg Central Catholic), Marcus Lee (Carrolltown, Pa. / Bishop Carroll Catholic), Adam Lencer (Cranberry, Pa. / Keystone), Ryan Naccarato (Hummelstown, Pa. / Lower Dauphin), Wilberto Peralta (Hagerstown, Md. / North Hagerstown), Damon Rickens (Altoona, Pa. / Bishop Guilfoyle Catholic), Akira Tachikawa (San Diego, Calif. / Canyon Crest Academy), and Wade Walker (Hooversville, Pa. / Shepherd University).
