2013-14 Juniata Men's Basketball News
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23rd Annual Comfort Inn Doc Greene Tournament
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Men’s Basketball Earns NABC Team Academic Excellence Award
July 23, 2014KANSAS CITY, Mo. – The Juniata College men’s basketball team is one of a record-setting number of colleges and universities to receive the National Association of Basketball Coaches (NABC) Team Academic Excellence Award.
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Four Eagles Named to NABC 2013-14 Honors Court
July 22, 2014KANSAS CITY, Mo. – Four members of the most successful class to pass through Juniata College men’s basketball can add one for plaque to their walls – seniors Pat Cassidy (Hollidaysburg, Pa./Hollidaysburg), Brian Scholly (State College, Pa. / State College), Kevin Snyder (Indiana, Pa. / Indiana), and Kevin Stapleton (Indiana, Pa. / Indiana) all earned National Association of Basketball Coaches (NABC) 2013-14 Honors Court status, the organization announced on Tuesday.
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Video: Eagles in Flight, Luke Mellott
June 24, 2014HUNTINGDON, Pa. - Juniata College men's basketball graduate Luke Mellott (Warfordsburg, Pa. / Southern Fulton) shares the lessons he learned and what he will take away from his time as an Eagle.
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Video: Highlights from 2014 Athletic Department Golf Outing
May 27, 2014HUNTINGDON, Pa. - On May 19 the Juniata College Athletic Department hosted the annual Golf Outing at Scotch Valley Country Club. Here are some highlights from that day.
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Video: Highlights From 2014 Commencement
May 23, 2014Huntingdon, Pa. - On May 17, 2014, 75 Juniata College student-athletes received degrees at the 136th Annual commencement ceremony.
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75 Student-Athletes Receive Degrees at 136th Annual Commencement
May 18, 2014HUNTINGDON, Pa. – With each of their respective athletic careers at Juniata College officially over, the Eagle senior student-athletes had their sights on one more milestone, graduation. There were 75 student-athletes who participated in the 136th Annual Commencement on Saturday, May 17 to receive their degrees.
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Juniata Celebrates Successes of Student-Athletes at Award Night
May 05, 2014HUNTINGDON, Pa. – It was a night of reflection for the Juniata College athletics department as student-athletes recounted their seasons and the Big Five awards were announced at the annual Athletic Awards Night Sunday evening.
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Juniata Men’s Basketball Announces 2014 Summer Camp Dates
April 28, 2014HUNTINGDON, Pa. – The Juniata College men’s basketball team has announced the dates for its annual day camp. The comprehensive instructional camp for all skill levels, open to boys and girls entering K-9 grade, will take pace July 28 through August 1. The camp includes instruction from Juniata players and coaches, teaching stations, daily games, competition, and more.
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Notes From the Nest: A Weekly Recap of Juniata College Athletics
April 07, 2014HUNTINGDON, Pa. – The Juniata College men’s and women’s outdoor track and field teams are knee deep in their season just as men’s volleyball prepares to head into its conference tournament. And men’s tennis remained undefeated on the year, improving to 13-0.
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2013-14 Season-in-Review: Men’s Basketball
April 07, 2014HUNTINGDON, Pa. – When the 2013-14 season began, Juniata College men’s basketball head coach Greg Curley said, “I don’t know what our record will be or where we’ll end up, but I know this is going to be a team everyone will be proud of.” After 28 games and a second consecutive Eastern College Athletic Conference (ECAC) Division III title his preseason prediction held true.
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Scholly Named Landmark Conference Senior Scholar Athlete
April 01, 2014TOWSON, Md. – Senior Brian Scholly (State College, Pa./State College) of the Juniata College men’s basketball team has been named the Landmark Conference Senior Scholar Athlete for the 2013-14 men’s basketball season. He is just the tenth Juniata student-athlete to receive the senior scholar athlete award and the second men’s basketball player.
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Juniata Moves to Fifth in Landmark President's Cup Standings
March 18, 2014HUNTINGDON, Pa. – At the conclusion of the winter season, Juniata College has moved to fifth in the Landmark Conference President’s Cup Standings. The Eagles had three programs finish top four in their respective sports during winter.
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Landmark Announces Winter All-Sportsmanship Teams
March 12, 2014TOWSON, Md. – In the fall of 2013, the Landmark Conference announced the formation of the leagues’ All-Sportsmanship Team. Created by the conference Student-Athlete Advisory Committee (SAAC), the teams include one student-athlete from each institution for each sport selected by the players and coaches from their respective teams. The teams were established as a way to recognize those who are making an impact through their fair play.
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Juniata Places 29 On Winter Landmark Honor Roll
March 11, 2014TOWSON, Md. – At the end of each season the Landmark Conference announces the Academic Honor Roll recognizing student-athletes that have reached sophomore standing with a cumulative GPA of 3.20 or higher. For Juniata College, 29 student-athletes from the men’s and women’s track and field team, the men’s and women’s basketball teams, and the women’s swimming team were recognized as honor roll members.
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Juniata Wins ECAC Division III Southwest Tournament, 82-67 Over Hood
March 09, 2014BETHANY, W. Va. – All night long the net swished as the No. 4 seed Juniata College men’s basketball team nailed three after three to take down No. 2 seed Hood College, 82-67, and claim the 2014 Eastern College Athletic Conference (ECAC) Division III Southwest Tournament championship. Senior Brian Scholly (State College, Pa./State College) led the Eagles with 24 points, going 6-for-12 from behind the arc, and was named Most Valuable Player (MVP) for his performances throughout the tournament.
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Eagles Upset Top-Seeded Bethany, 78-59, In ECAC Semifinals
March 08, 2014BETHANY, W. Va. – The fourth seeded Juniata College men’s basketball team continued to roll through the Eastern College Athletic Conference (ECAC) Southwest tournament, defeating top-seeded Bethany College, 78-59, and earning a spot in tomorrow’s championship game. Four different Juniata players finished in double-digit points with senior Brian Scholly (State College, Pa./State College) leading the way with 18. Seniors Lucas Mellott (Warfordsburg, Pa./Southern Fulton) and Jeremy Hays (McMechen, W. Va./John Marshall) both finished with double-doubles as Mellott scored 12 points and pulled down a game-high 10 rebounds, and Hays had a team second-best 15 points and a game-high 11 assists.
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The Legacy of Seven: Men's Basketball Senior Class Profile
March 06, 2014HUNTINGDON, Pa. – Monday afternoon, the Eastern College Athletic Conference (ECAC) announced the seeding for its men's basketball postseason tournaments. Juniata College was selected as the fourth seed in the Southwest tournament bracket. For the class of 2014, the announcement marked the third time in their four-year career they have qualified for postseason play. Juniata men's basketball has only qualified for the post season on five occasions over its 108-year history – and the men of 2014 have earned three of those bids.
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Hays Earns First-Team All-Landmark Honors
March 05, 2014TOWSON, Md. – Senior Jeremy Hays (McMechen, W. Va./John Marshall) of the Juniata College men’s basketball team earned First-Team All-Landmark Conference honors, the league announced this afternoon. This is the second all-conference nod for the guard who was chosen a second-team member for the 2012-13 season.
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Juniata Tops Alfred In ECAC Quarterfinals, 92-76, Stapleton Hits 1,000
March 05, 2014HUNTINGDON, Pa. – On a loud night in Kennedy Sports + Recreation Center, when the energy on court was as palpable as the fans in the stands, the Juniata College men’s basketball team used a potent offense and a steady defense to top Alfred University (AU), 92-76, in the quarterfinals of the Eastern College Athletic Conference (ECAC) Southwest tournament. Senior Brian Scholly (State College, Pa./State College) led the Eagles with a commanding game-high 32 points and a game-high nine rebounds. Just over three minutes into the game senior Kevin Stapleton (Indian, Pa./Indiana) netted his fourth point of the night to give him 1,000 points in his Juniata career. The guard finished the night with 15 points and six rebounds.
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Juniata To Host Alfred In First Round of ECAC Tournament, Wednesday
March 03, 2014CENTERVILLE, Mass. – Just over one week removed from the end of the regular season, the Juniata College men’s basketball team earned a bid to the Eastern College Athletic Conference (ECAC) Southwest tournament. The fourth seeded Eagles will host fifth seed Alfred University in a quarterfinals contest Wednesday at 7 p.m. in Kennedy Sports + Recreation Center.
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Notes From the Nest: A Weekly Recap of Juniata College Athletics
February 23, 2014HUNTINGDON, Pa. – Juniata College baseball got underway this week as both basketball’s closed out their respective regular seasons with wins. Men’s and women’s indoor track and field put another meet under their belt before the Landmark Conference Championships and No. 3 men’s volleyball swept competition at home.
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Eagles Lead from First Point to Drop Drew 72-50
February 22, 2014MADISON, N.J. – On the final day of the regular season, the Juniata College men’s basketball team earned a blowout win, 72-50, over Drew University. Senior Brian Scholly (State College, Pa./State College) led the Eagles (15-10, 6-8 Landmark) with a game-high 17 points and a game-high seven rebounds on a day when Juniata led from the first point to the last. Senior Jeremy Hays (McMechen, W. Va./John Marshall) notched 16 points and game-highs in assists with five and steals with four.
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Buzzer Beater Downs Juniata in Selinsgrove, 59-58
February 19, 2014SELINSGROVE, Pa. – A hard fought battle didn’t go the way of the Juniata College men’s basketball team as the Eagles fell 59-58 on a last second three point shot at Susquehanna University. In a game with 23 lead changes and 12 ties, senior Lucas Mellott (Warfordsburg, Pa./Southern Fulton) led Juniata with 13 points and a team-high seven rebounds.
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Notes From the Nest: A Weekly Recap of Juniata College Athletics
February 16, 2014HUNTINGDON, Pa. – Juniata basketball continued its battle for a postseason position on both sides this past week, while track and field saw more records fall as the Eagles gear up for rapidly approaching Landmark Conference Championships.
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Eagles Drop Nail-Biter, 66-61, to U.S. Merchant Marine Academy
February 15, 2014HUNTINGDON, Pa. – On a packed night in Kennedy Sports + Recreation Center, the Juniata College men’s basketball team fell in a tight battle against the U.S. Merchant Marine Academy, 66-61. The Eagles are now 14-9 on the year and fall to 5-7 in Landmark Conference play. Merchant Marine senior Nick Sergio had a game-high 19 points while Juniata senior Jeremy Hays (McMechen, W. Va./John Marshall) paced the Eagles with 18 points and four assists.
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Juniata Hosts U.S. Merchant Marine Academy for Senior Day
February 14, 2014HUNTINGDON, Pa. – After a solid 70-51 win over Goucher College last Wednesday to conclude the 2013-14 series against the Gophers, the Juniata College men’s basketball team currently sits in a four way tie for third place in the Landmark Conference standings. This Saturday, Feb. 15, the Eagles will host U.S. Merchant Marine Academy in Kennedy Sports + Recreation Center at 2 p.m. for the final home contest of the regular season.
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Eagles Fly By Goucher, 70-51
February 12, 2014HUNTINGDON, Pa. – A strong overall team effort propelled the Juniata College men’s basketball team to a 70-51 win over Goucher College, improving the teams’ overall record to 14-8 and 5-6 in Landmark Conference play. Senior Lucas Mellott (Warfordsburg, Pa./Southern Fulton) registered his fourth double-double of the season with 10 points and a game-high 10 rebounds and senior Brian Scholly (State College, Pa./State College) added a game-high 23 points and nine rebounds. On top of the standout performances from the two seniors, all eight Juniata plays that saw time on the court scored for the Eagles.
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Eagle Extra: Kevin Snyder, Men's Basketball
February 11, 2014HUNTINGDON, Pa. – Juniata College men’s basketball student-athlete Kevin Snyder (Indiana, Pa. /Indiana) is a hard working and dedicated contributor to his team on and off the court. In the three years that Snyder has been a part of the team, Juniata has made it to the Landmark Conference Championship twice, qualified for the Eastern College Athletic Conference (ECAC) tournament twice, and won the 2013 ECAC South Championship title.
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Men’s Basketball to Host Goucher in Final Mid-Week Home Matchup
February 11, 2014HUNTINGDON, Pa. – After earning the season sweep of Moravian College last Saturday, the Juniata College men’s basketball team will look to continue the momentum, as they take on Goucher College at home in a mid-week Landmark Conference matchup. Last months the Eagles took on the Gophers in Towson, Md. and held off a Goucher surge in the final minutes to earn the 60-57 victory.
