http://wpi.prestosports.com en-us en-us http://wpi.prestosports.com/sports/mbkb/2009-10/news/mbb112409game Framingham, MA --- Jeffrey Robinson scored 19 of game-high 27 points in the second half to help WPI eek out a 76-74 victory over host Framingham State in non-conference men's basketball action on Tuesday evening. The win pushes WPI's record to 4-0 while the Rams fall to 1-3 on the young season. With the game tied at 70, Ben Etten drained one of the two free throws with 1:34 remaining to give WPI a lead it would not relinquish. Tue, 24 Nov 2009 05:00:00 GMT http://wpi.prestosports.com/sports/mbkb/2009-10/news/mbb112409game 2009-11-24T05:00:00Z http://wpi.prestosports.com/sports/mbkb/2009-10/news/mbb112109game Worcester, MA --- Juniors Ben Etten and Jeffrey Robinson shared game-high honors with 17 points to fuel WPI's 81-70 victory over visiting Salem State in non-conference men's basketball action on Saturday afternoon. The contest was a matchup of two teams that won NCAA Tournament games last March. The Engineers never trailed as they improved to 3-0 for the sixth time in the last seven seasons. Sat, 21 Nov 2009 05:00:00 GMT http://wpi.prestosports.com/sports/mbkb/2009-10/news/mbb112109game 2009-11-21T05:00:00Z http://wpi.prestosports.com/sports/news/111909news WPI's well-known culture of high achievement will find its physical expression in the state-of-the-art Sports and Recreation Center. Learn more about this historic project and the ways you can support this new setting for excellence. Thu, 19 Nov 2009 05:00:00 GMT http://wpi.prestosports.com/sports/news/111909news 2009-11-19T05:00:00Z http://wpi.prestosports.com/sports/mbkb/2009-10/news/mbb111609game Worcester, MA --- Tournament MVP Jeff Robinson poured in a career-best 29 points to help lead WPI to a 101-64 win over Worcester State to earn their seventh straight Worcester County Classic Monday evening at Harrington Auditorium. It marked the second consecutive night that Robinson hit a new career high in scoring. The junior drained 10 of 20 shots with three 3-pointers after dropping in 28 points in an opening round win over Becker. Mon, 16 Nov 2009 05:00:00 GMT http://wpi.prestosports.com/sports/mbkb/2009-10/news/mbb111609game 2009-11-16T05:00:00Z http://wpi.prestosports.com/sports/mbkb/2009-10/news/mbb111609game2 Worcester, MA --- Nichols' Bryan Riley nailed a layup and canned a free throw in the final 30 seconds to help Nichols hold off Becker 76-73 in the consolation game of the Worcester County Classic hosted by WPI. Riley connected on a spin-move layup with 29 seconds remaining to give Nichols a 75-71 advantage. The Bison improve to 1-1 on the young season while the Hawks dip to 0-2. Mon, 16 Nov 2009 05:00:00 GMT http://wpi.prestosports.com/sports/mbkb/2009-10/news/mbb111609game2 2009-11-16T05:00:00Z http://wpi.prestosports.com/sports/mbkb/2009-10/news/mbb111509game Worcester, MA --- Leading returning scorer Jeff Robinson scored 20 of his career-high 28 points in the first half, as WPI held on for a hard-fought 85-80 win over visiting Becker in the opening game of the seventh-annual Worcester City Tournament, the season opener for both squads. With the win, WPI wins its 13th straight Worcester City Tournament game and starts the season with a victory for the eighth year in a row. Becker begins its 2009 campaign at 0-1. Sun, 15 Nov 2009 05:00:00 GMT http://wpi.prestosports.com/sports/mbkb/2009-10/news/mbb111509game 2009-11-15T05:00:00Z http://wpi.prestosports.com/sports/mbkb/2009-10/news/mbb111509game2 Worcester, MA --- Senior Maurice Horton notched his 19th career double-double with 25 points and 15 rebounds to help propel Worcester State to a season opening 87-76 victory over Nichols in the second semifinal of the Worcester County Classic hosted by WPI. The Lancers advance to the championship game to face off against WPI tomorrow at 7:30 while the Bison will play Becker in the consolation bracket at 5:30. Sun, 15 Nov 2009 05:00:00 GMT http://wpi.prestosports.com/sports/mbkb/2009-10/news/mbb111509game2 2009-11-15T05:00:00Z http://wpi.prestosports.com/sports/mbkb/2009-10/news/mbb111509news Worcester, MA --- WPI is the proud host of the 7th annual Worcester County Classic Men's Basketball Tournament this weekend at Harrington Auditorium. Click for scores, rosters and more on all four participants: Becker, Nichols, Worcester State and WPI. Sun, 15 Nov 2009 05:00:00 GMT http://wpi.prestosports.com/sports/mbkb/2009-10/news/mbb111509news 2009-11-15T05:00:00Z http://wpi.prestosports.com/sports/news/103009news Worcester, MA --- The WPI Athletic Department, Poly Club, and Hall of Fame Selection Committee is proud to welcome its 27th Class, the Class of 2009. The five newest members were inducted on Friday, October 30, 2009 as part of Homecoming Weekend. They inductees include: Kerri (Coleman) Oldmixon '03 - Track and Field; John Loonie '87 - Basketball; Larry Penoncello '66 - Basketball; Jonathan Pires '00 - Football and Garrett Trombi '95 - Wrestling. Fri, 30 Oct 2009 04:00:00 GMT http://wpi.prestosports.com/sports/news/103009news 2009-10-30T04:00:00Z http://wpi.prestosports.com/sports/mbkb/2009-10/news/golf_tournament/index Worcester, MA --- The WPI Men's Basketball Alumni Golf Tournament will be held on Friday, September 4 at the Pine Ridge Country Club in North Oxford, MA at 9am. The event will be a shot-gun start featuring prizes, raffles, and a lunch. Proceeds will benefit Big Brothers-Big Sisters Organization and the WPI Men's Basketball Team. Registration begins at 8:30am. Sun, 26 Jul 2009 04:00:00 GMT http://wpi.prestosports.com/sports/mbkb/2009-10/news/golf_tournament/index 2009-07-26T04:00:00Z 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/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