Manhattan became the first team since Siena to cut down the nets for the second straight year in the MAAC. Here is a photo gallery of the Jaspers’ post game celebration, as they head to the NCAA tournament in back to back years for the first time since 2004.
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Manhattan head coach Steve Masiello and the Jaspers drew up the perfect game plan, holding the lethal Gaels to under 70 points for just the fifth time this season. Ashton Pankey’s 21 point, 10 rebound performance earned him the MAAC tournament MVP honors. While Emmy Andujar’s 18 points and 11 rebounds helped carry the Jaspers and Donovan Kates delivered 13 points of his own. Manhattan becomes the first team to repeat as MAAC tournament champions since Siena won three straight from 2008 to 2010. Continue reading “MAAC Championship Game Photo Gallery: Manhattan 79, Iona 69”
Steve Masiello cut down the nets after his second straight MAAC title Monday night. But what a long, strange trip he took in between.
You can say what you want about Masiello, and plenty have over the last 12 months since Masiello took the head coaching job at South Florida, it was revealed he never got a degree, and the Jaspers eventually rehired him, but as far as coaching in big games, you have to say he’s been nothing short of brilliant.
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He wasn’t supposed to be here. Continue reading “Despite the Odds, Steve Masiello Back On the NCAA Doorstep”
Manhattan ended Saint Peter’s three game run in the MAAC tournament semifinals on Sunday thanks to their swarming defense and another dynamic performance from Shane Richards. Continue reading “Photo Gallery: Manhattan 65, Saint Peter’s 48”
The most heated rivalry in the biggest city in the country will once again take center stage in March as Iona and Manhattan battle for the MAAC title for the third consecutive year. Continue reading “Iona, Manhattan Rivalry Sets the Standard For New York Basketball”
In the second semifinal matchup Sunday evening, Manhattan gained separation from Saint Peter’s late in the first half and pulled away late to advance to the MAAC championship game Monday evening. The Jaspers will have an opportunity to defend their conference crown as they take on local rival Iona in a game televised nationally on ESPN2. Here are three thoughts from the Jaspers’ semifinal win over Saint Peter’s: Continue reading “Three Thoughts: Manhattan 65, Saint Peter’s 48”
Steve Masiello called it “an absolute joke” when Shane Richards was left off the MAAC all-conference teams. The fourth year head coach promised he would use the snub to motivate his sharpshooting guard to make some noise in the MAAC tournament.
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To close out the MAAC quarterfinals, the third seeded Manhattan Jaspers cruised past the 11th seed Marist by 16 on Saturday night. Emmy Andujar led all scorers with 24 pints and Shane Richards hit four three’s on the way to an 18 point night, while Marist senior Chavaughn Lewis made a graceful exit to his career after scoring a team-high 22 points.
Check out photos from the Jaspers’ victory on Saturday night as they advance to play Saint Peter’s on Sunday night. Continue reading “Photo Gallery: Manhattan 74, Marist 58”
The MAAC announced its All-Conference teams as well as All-Rookie team during the final coaches conference call of the season on Monday afternoon. Continue reading “Few Surprises For All-MAAC Selections”
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