http://wpi.prestosports.com en-us en-us http://wpi.prestosports.com/sports/mbkb/2008-09/news/mbb042109news Worcester, MA --- Senior guards Adam Lirette and Jerome Kirkland were chosen to compete in the 2009 New England Basketball Coaches Association (NEBCA) Division III Senior All-Star Game at Babson College on Sunday, April 19. This game was designed to showcase some of the most skilled players in the region. The rosters were selected by several committees made up of area college coaches. Tue, 21 Apr 2009 04:00:00 GMT http://wpi.prestosports.com/sports/mbkb/2008-09/news/mbb042109news 2009-04-21T04:00:00Z http://wpi.prestosports.com/sports/mbkb/2008-09/news/mbb030709game Worcester, MA --- Matt Walker scored 16 of his 20 points in the first half, leading UMass Dartmouth to a 81-68 win over WPI in the second round of the NCAA Division III Tournament Saturday evening at Harrington Auditorium. The win pushes UMD (27-3) into the sectionals next weekend. WPI's season, the fifth straight in which it has reached the NCAA tournament, comes to an end with a 21-6 record. Sat, 07 Mar 2009 05:00:00 GMT http://wpi.prestosports.com/sports/mbkb/2008-09/news/mbb030709game 2009-03-07T05:00:00Z http://wpi.prestosports.com/sports/mbkb/2008-09/news/mbb030609game Worcester, MA --- Jerome Kirkland drained 13 of his game-high 15 points in the first half, leading WPI to a 86-57 victory over Husson in the first round of the NCAA Division III Tournament on Friday evening at Harrington Auditorium. WPI moved on to the tournament's second round, where they will take on UMass Dartmouth, 82-72 winners over Baruch, Saturday at 7pm. Fri, 06 Mar 2009 05:00:00 GMT http://wpi.prestosports.com/sports/mbkb/2008-09/news/mbb030609game 2009-03-06T05:00:00Z http://wpi.prestosports.com/sports/mbkb/2008-09/news/mbb030609game2 Worcester, MA --- Matt Walker led four Corsairs in double figures, registering a team-high 19 points and seven rebounds, leading UMass Dartmouth to a 82-72 win in the opening round of the NCAA Division III Men's Basketball Tournament on Friday evening at WPI's Harrington Auditorium. The Corsairs, now 26-3, will face WPI (21-5) in the tournament's second round, scheduled for Saturday at 7pm. Baruch sees its season come to a close with a 23-6 record. Fri, 06 Mar 2009 05:00:00 GMT http://wpi.prestosports.com/sports/mbkb/2008-09/news/mbb030609game2 2009-03-06T05:00:00Z http://wpi.prestosports.com/sports/mbkb/2008-09/news/NCAA_Tournament Worcester, MA --- WPI is proud to host the NCAA Division III Men's Basketball Tournament this weekend at Harrington Auditorium. The tournament will begin with first and second round games Friday and Saturday, March 6th/7th. WPI (21-5) will face the winner of Friday's 8pm game between UMass Dartmouth (25-3) and Baruch (23-5). Fri, 06 Mar 2009 05:00:00 GMT http://wpi.prestosports.com/sports/mbkb/2008-09/news/NCAA_Tournament 2009-03-06T05:00:00Z http://wpi.prestosports.com/sports/mbkb/2008-09/news/mbb030409news Babson Park, MA --- Three WPI men's basketball student-athletes have been named to the 2008-09 NEWMAC Men's Basketball All-Academic team. The Engineers had the most student-athletes selected for the All-Academic team. Ben Etten, Will Lyons and Jeffrey Robinson were selected to the team. Wed, 04 Mar 2009 05:00:00 GMT http://wpi.prestosports.com/sports/mbkb/2008-09/news/mbb030409news 2009-03-04T05:00:00Z http://wpi.prestosports.com/sports/mbkb/2008-09/news/mbb030309news Babson Park, MA --- Three WPI men's basketball players received postseason awards from the New England Men's and Women's Athletic Conference (NEWMAC) Tuesday afternoon. Jerome Kirkland received an all-NEWMAC first team selection, while Ben Etten and Adam Lirette each were named to the all-NEWMAC second team. Tue, 03 Mar 2009 05:00:00 GMT http://wpi.prestosports.com/sports/mbkb/2008-09/news/mbb030309news 2009-03-03T05:00:00Z http://wpi.prestosports.com/sports/mbkb/2008-09/news/mbb030209news Worcester, MA --- For the third consecutive year, the WPI men's basketball team has earned a coveted at-large bid to the NCAA Division III Championships and will host the first and second rounds of the tournament. The selection marks WPI's fifth straight appearance in the tournament overall. WPI (20-5) will take on Husson (16-11), the winners of the NAC Tournament in the first round on Friday at 6pm. Mon, 02 Mar 2009 05:00:00 GMT http://wpi.prestosports.com/sports/mbkb/2008-09/news/mbb030209news 2009-03-02T05:00:00Z http://wpi.prestosports.com/sports/mbkb/2008-09/news/mbb030109game Worcester, MA --- Jimmy Bartolotta drained a 2009 NEWMAC Tournament-best 37 points, 21 in the first half, to lead second-seeded MIT to a 76-50 victory in the NEWMAC Men's Basketball Tournament Championship game. The win marks the Engineers' first NEWMAC title in their second appearance in the championship game. MIT was the runner-up to WPI in the 2006 NEWMAC Tournament. Springfield's season came to a close with the defeat. The Pride finished with a record of 15-13. Sun, 01 Mar 2009 05:00:00 GMT http://wpi.prestosports.com/sports/mbkb/2008-09/news/mbb030109game 2009-03-01T05:00:00Z http://wpi.prestosports.com/sports/mbkb/2008-09/news/mbb022809game Worcester, MA --- Matthew Cavalieri had a career-high 19 points and Pat Crean recorded a double-double with 13 points and 15 rebounds, to lead #4 Springfield to a 61-46 upset victory over #1 WPI in the NEWMAC Tournament Semifinal Saturday at Harrington Auditorium. The win gives Springfield a berth in the NEWMAC Championship Game. WPI falls to 20-5 on the season, failing to make their fifth consecutive NEWMAC tournament final. Sat, 28 Feb 2009 05:00:00 GMT http://wpi.prestosports.com/sports/mbkb/2008-09/news/mbb022809game 2009-02-28T05:00:00Z http://wpi.prestosports.com/sports/mbkb/2008-09/news/NEWMAC_Tournament Worcester, MA --- WPI is once again proud to host the NEWMAC Men's Basketball Tournament. The Engineers earned a quarterfinal bye and will play the winner of Wednesday's game between fourth-seeded Springfield and fifth-seeded Clark in the semifinals. Eighth-year head coach Chris Bartley has guided the Engineers to a 20-4 record (11-1 NEWMAC), the 6th straight year the Crimson and Gray have captured the NEWMAC regular season crown. Thu, 26 Feb 2009 05:00:00 GMT http://wpi.prestosports.com/sports/mbkb/2008-09/news/NEWMAC_Tournament 2009-02-26T05:00:00Z http://wpi.prestosports.com/sports/mbkb/2008-09/news/mbb022109game Babson Park, MA --- Fernando Perez led the way with 19 points and 11 rebounds, lifting men's basketball past Babson, 72-42, in a NEWMAC contest on Saturday. With the win, WPI's senior class set a new conference record for total victories and winning percentage in their career, as the Engineers have now posted a spectacular 42-6 (.875) mark in league play over the last four seasons. It also marks the sixth straight 20-win campaign for WPI. Sat, 21 Feb 2009 05:00:00 GMT http://wpi.prestosports.com/sports/mbkb/2008-09/news/mbb022109game 2009-02-21T05:00:00Z http://wpi.prestosports.com/sports/mbkb/2008-09/news/mbb021809game Worcester, MA --- Jerome Kirkland poured in a team-best 21 points to help lift WPI to a 85-68 victory over visiting Wheaton in NEWMAC men's basketball action on Wednesday evening. With the win, the Engineers, the top ranked team in the latest NCAA Division III Northeast regional poll, improve to 19-4 on the season and 10-1 in conference play. Wheaton is now 13-11 overall and 5-6 in NEWMAC action. Wed, 18 Feb 2009 05:00:00 GMT http://wpi.prestosports.com/sports/mbkb/2008-09/news/mbb021809game 2009-02-18T05:00:00Z http://wpi.prestosports.com/sports/mbkb/2008-09/news/mbb21609news Babson Park, MA --- Senior men's basketball guard Jerome Kirkland has been named NEWMAC Player of the Week for the week ending February 15. Kirkland averaged 18.5 points and four rebounds per game to lead WPI to road wins versus conference rivals Springfield and MIT that wrapped up the regular season NEWMAC title for the Engineers. It marks the sixth consecutive regular season NEWMAC championship for WPI. Mon, 16 Feb 2009 05:00:00 GMT http://wpi.prestosports.com/sports/mbkb/2008-09/news/mbb21609news 2009-02-16T05:00:00Z http://wpi.prestosports.com/sports/mbkb/2008-09/news/mbb021409game Cambridge, MA --- Adam Lirette equaled his career-high with 17 points to help WPI defeat host MIT 72-55 in NEWMAC men's basketball action on Saturday afternoon at Rockwell Cage. With the win, WPI clinches its sixth straight NEWMAC regular season title and earns a NEWMAC Tournament first round bye and the right to host semifinals and championship in two weeks. Sat, 14 Feb 2009 05:00:00 GMT http://wpi.prestosports.com/sports/mbkb/2008-09/news/mbb021409game 2009-02-14T05:00:00Z http://wpi.prestosports.com/sports/mbkb/2008-09/news/mbb021109game Springfield, MA --- Jerome Kirkland and Jeffrey Robinson combined for 34 points to help lift visiting WPI to a tight 66-62 victory over Springfield in NEWMAC men's basketball action on Wednesday evening. With the win, the Enigneers, ranked fourth in the latest NCAA New England regional rankings, improve to 17-4 overall and 8-1 in conference play. The Pride drops to 10-12 on the season and 2-7 in league play. Wed, 11 Feb 2009 05:00:00 GMT http://wpi.prestosports.com/sports/mbkb/2008-09/news/mbb021109game 2009-02-11T05:00:00Z http://wpi.prestosports.com/sports/mbkb/2008-09/news/mbb020309game Worcester, MA --- Junior Jack Minister and freshman Brian Vayda had career-highs of 27 points and 15 rebounds, respectively, to lead Clark to a 68-56 victory over nationally ranked WPI in NEWMAC men's basketball action at the Kneller Athletic Center on Tuesday night. Ranked 22nd in the latest D3hoops.com national poll, WPI (16-4, 7-1 NEWMAC) saw its eight-game win streak come to an end and suffered its first NEWMAC loss of the season. Tue, 03 Feb 2009 05:00:00 GMT http://wpi.prestosports.com/sports/mbkb/2008-09/news/mbb020309game 2009-02-03T05:00:00Z http://wpi.prestosports.com/sports/mbkb/2008-09/news/mbb020209news Babson Park, MA --- Senior men's basketball guard Jerome Kirkland has been named NEWMAC Player of the Week for the week ending February 1. Kirkland averaged 14.5 points on 60% shooting from the floor to lead WPI to home wins versus conference rivals MIT and Coast Guard that helped the Engineers remain undefeated and in first-place in the conference. Mon, 02 Feb 2009 05:00:00 GMT http://wpi.prestosports.com/sports/mbkb/2008-09/news/mbb020209news 2009-02-02T05:00:00Z http://wpi.prestosports.com/sports/mbkb/2008-09/news/mbb013109game Worcester, MA --- Jerome Kirkland tossed in 13 of his team-high 17 points in the first half to lead WPI to a 66-57 win over visiting Coast Guard in NEWMAC men's basketball action Saturday afternoon. Ben Etten and Jeffrey Robinson each added 10 for the Engineers who, in winning their eighth straight, improved to 16-3 and 7-0 in conference play. Sat, 31 Jan 2009 05:00:00 GMT http://wpi.prestosports.com/sports/mbkb/2008-09/news/mbb013109game 2009-01-31T05:00:00Z http://wpi.prestosports.com/sports/mbkb/2008-09/news/mbb012809game Worcester, MA --- Jeffrey Robinson came off the bench to net a team-high 17 points to help propel host WPI to a 68-55 victory over MIT in a battle of teams with undefeated NEWMAC records on Wednesday evening. With its seventh straight win, WPI improves to 15-3 overall and 6-0 atop the NEWMAC. MIT slips to 13-5 on the season and 5-1 in conference play. Wed, 28 Jan 2009 05:00:00 GMT http://wpi.prestosports.com/sports/mbkb/2008-09/news/mbb012809game 2009-01-28T05:00:00Z http://wpi.prestosports.com/sports/mbkb/2008-09/news/mbb012408game Norton, MA --- WPI Men's Basketball extended their winning streak to six in a row and remained in first place and undefeated in NEWMAC play, defeating Wheaton on the road 84-69 Saturday afternoon. The Engineers, who are receiving votes in the D3hoops.com national poll, improved to 14-3 and 5-0 in the NEWMAC. Wheaton falls to 11-7 (3-2 NEWMAC). Sat, 24 Jan 2009 05:00:00 GMT http://wpi.prestosports.com/sports/mbkb/2008-09/news/mbb012408game 2009-01-24T05:00:00Z http://wpi.prestosports.com/sports/mbkb/2008-09/news/mbb12109game Worcester, MA --- Jerome Kirkland and Ben Etten each registered 15 points to help lift host WPI to a hard-earned 69-65 win over Babson in NEWMAC men's basketball action on Wednesday evening. With the victory, WPI ups its record to 13-3 overall and remains undefeated (4-0) in conference play. Babson evens its record at 8-8 on the year and dips to 0-4 in NEWMAC action. Wed, 21 Jan 2009 05:00:00 GMT http://wpi.prestosports.com/sports/mbkb/2008-09/news/mbb12109game 2009-01-21T05:00:00Z http://wpi.prestosports.com/sports/mbkb/2008-09/news/mbb011709news Worcester, MA --- Ben Etten tossed in a career-high 26 points to help propel WPI to a hard-fought 91-82 victory over visiting Clark in a battle of teams with undefeated NEWMAC records on Saturday afternoon. With the win, WPI improves to 12-3 overall and 3-0 in conference play while Clark falls to 9-6 on the season and 3-1 in NEWMAC action. Sat, 17 Jan 2009 05:00:00 GMT http://wpi.prestosports.com/sports/mbkb/2008-09/news/mbb011709news 2009-01-17T05:00:00Z http://wpi.prestosports.com/sports/mbkb/2008-09/news/mbb011309news Hartford, CT --- Sophomore guard Kyle Nadeau hit a clutch three-pointer late in the second half, one of his three on the night, to lead men's basketball to a 62-54 win over Trinity in non conference men's basketball action on Tuesday evening. Tied at 47-47 with 6:58 to go, the Engineers went on an 8-0 run over the next 4:36 to pull away for the win. With the victory, WPI improves to 11-3 on the season. Tue, 13 Jan 2009 05:00:00 GMT http://wpi.prestosports.com/sports/mbkb/2008-09/news/mbb011309news 2009-01-13T05:00:00Z http://wpi.prestosports.com/sports/mbkb/2008-09/news/mbb011009news Worcester, MA --- Jerome Kirkland and Jeffrey Robinson combined for 33 points off the bench to help spark host WPI to a 76-55 win over Springfield in NEWMAC men's basketball action on Saturday afternoon. With the victory, WPI improves to 10-3 on the year and 2-0 in conference play while Springfield dips to 7-6 overall and 0-1 in NEWMAC action. Sat, 10 Jan 2009 05:00:00 GMT http://wpi.prestosports.com/sports/mbkb/2008-09/news/mbb011009news 2009-01-10T05:00:00Z http://wpi.prestosports.com/sports/mbkb/2008-09/news/mbb010709news New London, CT --- NT Izuchi totaled a team-high 12 points and Ben Etten notched his first career double-double to lift WPI to a 59-55 victory over host Coast Guard Wednesday evening in the NEWMAC opener for both teams. WPI ups its record to 9-3 while the Bears fall to 7-4. Jerome Stewart led an impressive WPI effort of the bench with 10 points as the WPI reserves outscored their Coast Guard counterparts 24-6. Wed, 07 Jan 2009 05:00:00 GMT http://wpi.prestosports.com/sports/mbkb/2008-09/news/mbb010709news 2009-01-07T05:00:00Z http://wpi.prestosports.com/sports/mbkb/2008-09/news/mbb123108news Austin, TX --- Concordia University (TX) picked up an 86-85 victory against WPI in non-conference action on Wednesday afternoon at the Concordia Field House in Austin, TX. The Tornados improve to 4-5, while the Engineers fall to 8-3. Jerome Kirkland led WPI with 26 points in a losing effort. Wed, 31 Dec 2008 05:00:00 GMT http://wpi.prestosports.com/sports/mbkb/2008-09/news/mbb123108news 2008-12-31T05:00:00Z http://wpi.prestosports.com/sports/mbkb/2008-09/news/mbb121408news Worcester, MA --- Aswad Thomas led all scorers with 19 points while Ellis Jones contributed 13 of his own to lead No. 16 Elms to a 77-61 win over No. 19 WPI in non-conference men's basketball action at Harrington Auditorium on Sunday. The Blazers are now 9-0 and have won 19 straight regular season games dating back to last season. Fernando Perez led WPI (8-2) with 15 points. Sun, 14 Dec 2008 05:00:00 GMT http://wpi.prestosports.com/sports/mbkb/2008-09/news/mbb121408news 2008-12-14T05:00:00Z http://wpi.prestosports.com/sports/mbkb/2008-09/news/mbb120908news The WPI basketball teams will be collecting toys and gifts to help children at the Elm Park Community School. All fans who bring an unwrapped gift to one of the home games this week will receive free admission! This includes Sunday's men's basketball match-up between No. 16 Elms and No. 19 WPI at 1pm. Fri, 12 Dec 2008 05:00:00 GMT http://wpi.prestosports.com/sports/mbkb/2008-09/news/mbb120908news 2008-12-12T05:00:00Z http://wpi.prestosports.com/sports/mbkb/2008-09/news/mbb120908game Worcester, MA --- Jeffrey Robinson scored 18 points off the bench to lead nationally ranked WPI to a 84-52 win over visiting UMass Boston in non-conference men's basketball action Tuesday night at Harrington Auditorium. The Engineers, who defeated the Beacons for the fifth straight year, improve to 8-1 while UMass Boston slips to 2-5. Tue, 09 Dec 2008 05:00:00 GMT http://wpi.prestosports.com/sports/mbkb/2008-09/news/mbb120908game 2008-12-09T05:00:00Z http://wpi.prestosports.com/sports/mbkb/2008-09/news/mbb120608game Fitchburg, MA --- Senior point guard Adam Lirette netted seven of his 11 points in overtime to help lift WPI to a hard-earned 84-74 ovetime victory over host Fitchburg State in non-conference men's basketball action on Saturday afternoon. WPI, ranked #17 in the latest D3hoops.com Top 25, raises its record to 7-1 while the Falcons slip to 3-3. Sat, 06 Dec 2008 05:00:00 GMT http://wpi.prestosports.com/sports/mbkb/2008-09/news/mbb120608game 2008-12-06T05:00:00Z http://wpi.prestosports.com/sports/mbkb/2008-09/news/mbb120408game Salem, MA --- Senior Dylan Holmes scored 16 of his game-high 24 points in the second half to lead the Salem State Vikings past the nationally-ranked WPI Engineers 73-69 in a non-conference game Thursday night. Jeffrey Robinson led the way with a career-best 21 points and six boards for the Engineers. Thu, 04 Dec 2008 05:00:00 GMT http://wpi.prestosports.com/sports/mbkb/2008-09/news/mbb120408game 2008-12-04T05:00:00Z http://wpi.prestosports.com/sports/mbkb/2008-09/news/mbb120208game Milton, MA --- Freshman Jerome Stewart highlighted four Engineer players in double figures with a career-high 14 points to pace nationally-ranked WPI to 67-51 non-conference win over host Curry in men's basketball action on Tuesday evening. The Engineers were playing their first game as a nationally-ranked team since the end of the 2007 regular season. Tue, 02 Dec 2008 05:00:00 GMT http://wpi.prestosports.com/sports/mbkb/2008-09/news/mbb120208game 2008-12-02T05:00:00Z http://wpi.prestosports.com/sports/mbkb/2008-09/news/mbb112508game Ben Etten drained a 12-foot leaner in the lane with 7.0 seconds remaining to lift WPI to a dramatic 78-77 victory over visiting Lasell in non-conference men's basketball action on Tuesday evening. After a WPI timeout, Lasell moved the ball up the court looking for the game-winning shot, but outstanding perimeter defense by the Engineers prevented the Lasers from getting a shot off before time expired. Tue, 25 Nov 2008 05:00:00 GMT http://wpi.prestosports.com/sports/mbkb/2008-09/news/mbb112508game 2008-11-25T05:00:00Z http://wpi.prestosports.com/sports/mbkb/2008-09/news/mbb112208game Worcester, MA --- Led by Jerome Kirkland's 15 points and four steals, the WPI Engineers moved to 4-0 on the 2008 season with a 78-64 victory over nationally-ranked Brandeis Saturday night at Harrington Auditorium. WPI shot a blistering 70% from the field in the second half, connecting on 14-of-20 field goal attempts. Sat, 22 Nov 2008 05:00:00 GMT http://wpi.prestosports.com/sports/mbkb/2008-09/news/mbb112208game 2008-11-22T05:00:00Z http://wpi.prestosports.com/sports/mbkb/2008-09/news/mbb112008game Providence, RI --- WPI senior guard Adam Lirette scored a career-high 17 points to lift the Engineers past host Rhode Island College, 72-64 on Thursday evening at The Murray Center. The Engineers, who were playing their first of five consecutive games against teams that participated in the 2008 NCAA Div. III Tournament, stay unbeaten with a 3-0 record. Thu, 20 Nov 2008 05:00:00 GMT http://wpi.prestosports.com/sports/mbkb/2008-09/news/mbb112008game 2008-11-20T05:00:00Z http://wpi.prestosports.com/sports/mbkb/2008-09/news/mbb111608game Worcester, MA --- Tournament MVP Adam Lirette tallied 14 points to lift WPI to a 64-48 victory over Nichols in the championship game of the 2008 Worcester County Classic hosted by Worcester State on Sunday afternoon. The win gives the Engineers their sixth straight title since the tournament was revived in 2003. Sun, 16 Nov 2008 05:00:00 GMT http://wpi.prestosports.com/sports/mbkb/2008-09/news/mbb111608game 2008-11-16T05:00:00Z http://wpi.prestosports.com/sports/mbkb/2008-09/news/mbb111508game Worcester, MA --- Jerome Kirkland equaled his career-high with 25 points and fellow guard Adam Lirette notched his first career double-double to help propel visiting WPI to a 78-57 victory over Worcester State in the opening game of the sixth annual Worcester County Classic. The Engineers will face the winner of Saturday's second contest between Becker and Nichols in the championship game on Sunday at 4pm. Sat, 15 Nov 2008 05:00:00 GMT http://wpi.prestosports.com/sports/mbkb/2008-09/news/mbb111508game 2008-11-15T05:00:00Z http://wpi.prestosports.com/sports/mbkb/2008-09/news/mbb071808news Worcester, MA --- The construction project that featured a new Harrington Auditorium floor has been competed. The new floor will get quite the workout next week as Basketball and Volleyball camps begin on Monday, July 21st. Fri, 18 Jul 2008 04:00:00 GMT http://wpi.prestosports.com/sports/mbkb/2008-09/news/mbb071808news 2008-07-18T04:00:00Z