2013-14 University of Mary Washington Men's Basketball News
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UMW's Taylor Johnson One of Three Awarded CAC Medal of Inspiration Award
June 04, 2014Johnson, a junior men’s basketball player, was a key member of the Eagles’ 2014 CAC championship team and the first Mary Washington student-athlete to be awarded the CAC Medal of Inspiration, leading UMW to a 25-6 overall record and quarterfinal round of the team’s second-ever appearance in the NCAA Tournament with broken bones in both feet. -
Marcus Kahn Named Head Men's Basketball Coach at UMW
April 28, 2014Highly successful head coach Marcus Kahn has been named as the new head men’s basketball coach at the University of Mary Washington, pending final Board approval, according to Director of Athletics Ken Tyler.
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Baker, Anderson, and Riester Named 2013-14 UMW Athletes of the Year
April 24, 2014Senior field hockey player Caitlin Baker, junior swimmer Alex Anderson, and senior basketball player Bradley Riester have been named as the 2013-14 Athletes of the Year at the University of Mary Washington, as announced Thursday night.
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UMW's Riester Named First Team All-State; Wood Captures State College Division Coach of the Year
April 09, 2014University of Mary Washington senior Bradley Riester was named to the first team of the all-state college division men's basketball team, as announced by the Virginia Sports Information Directors Association on Wednesday. UMW head coach Rod Wood was named the state Coach of the Year in the college division.
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UMW's Rod Wood Named as One of 12 Finalists for Glenn Robinson NCAA Division III Coach of the Year
March 31, 2014University of Mary Washington head coach Rod Wood has been named one of 12 finalists for NCAA Division III National Coach of the Year.
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Wood Joins UMW Administrative Team; Promoted to Expanded Position of Director of Athletic Facilities
March 26, 2014The University of Mary Washington has announced the promotion of Rod Wood from head men’s basketball coach to the administrative position of Director of Athletic Facilities at the University, effective at the end of the year.
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UMW Men's Basketball Closes Year Ranked 8th by D3Hoops.com for Highest Ranking Ever
March 25, 2014The University of Mary Washington men's basketball team, thanks to its advancement to the NCAA Quarterfinals, climbed nine spots to eighth in the nation in the final national poll of the season by D3Hoops.com, for its highest ranking in program history.
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Riester Named All-Region by D3Hoops.com
March 23, 2014Senior guard Bradley Riester, who helped UMW to its greatest season ever and led the Capital Athletic Conference in scoring, has been named to the All-Middle Atlantic Region Team by D3Hoops.com.
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UMW Men's Basketball Falls to Williams in NCAA Sectional Final, Capping Greatest Season in School History
March 15, 2014The University of Mary Washington men's basketball team saw the greatest season in school history come to a close on Saturday in front of 1900 fans at the Anderson Center, falling to Williams College, 79-46, in the NCAA Division III Tournament Quarterfinals.
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From Sweet to Elite: UMW Men's Basketball Tops Va. Wesleyan, 74-70, in NCAA Sectional Semifinal
March 14, 2014The University of Mary Washington men's basketball continued its ride through the NCAA Division III Tournament on Friday night with a 74-70 victory over Virginia Wesleyan College before a sold-out crowd at the Anderson Center. The Eagles break the school record with their 25th win of the season, and advance to the sectional final on Saturday against Williams College.
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UMW Men's Basketball to Host NCAA Sectional Tournament This Friday and Saturday
March 11, 2014The University of Mary Washington men's basketball team will host the NCAA Tournament Round of 16 this weekend in Fredericksburg, Va.
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UMW to be Featured on Sunday Night Edition of Hoopsville
March 09, 2014UMW head coach Rod Wood and point guard Dom Morra will be interviewed on Sunday's edition of Hoopsville on D3Hoops.com.
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#17 UMW Men's Basketball Tops DeSales, 77-49, in NCAA Tourney Second Round; Advances to Sweet 16 For First Time
March 08, 2014The University of Mary Washington men's basketball team stormed out to a 38-15 halftime advantage and never looked back in a 77-49 victory over DeSales University in the second round of the NCAA Division III Tournament on Saturday in Ashland, Va. The Eagles improve to 24-5 on the season, and advance to the sweet 16 round for the first time ever.
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Riester's 22 Points Lead #17 UMW Men's Basketball to 78-58 Win over Springfield in NCAA Tournament First Round
March 07, 2014Senior guard Bradley Riester scored a game-high 22 points to lead the 17th ranked University of Mary Washington men's basketball team to its first-ever NCAA Tournament victory, a 78-58 win over Springfield College on Friday night in Ashland, Va. in the first round of the 2014 NCAA Division III Tournament. The Eagles improve to 23-5 on the season.
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UMW Men's Basketball to Face Springfield in NCAA Tourney First Round on Friday
March 06, 2014The University of Mary Washington men’s basketball team advances to the NCAA Division III Championship Tournament for the second time in program history, taking on Springfield College, who finished 20-7 on the season, and advanced as an at-large selection to the tournament. The Eagles are 22-5 on the season, having won the Capital Athletic Conference championship on Saturday for the second time (the first being in 2002-03).
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UMW's Riester, Johnson, and Farinet Named to 2014 All-CAC Men's Basketball Team
March 04, 2014Senior Bradley Riester gained All-Capital Athletic Conference first team honors, and senior Dylan Farinet and junior Taylor Johnson were named to the league's all-second team on Monday.
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NCAA Division III Men's Basketball to Face Springfield in NCAA Tourney First Round in Ashland, Va.
March 03, 2014The University of Mary Washington men's basketball team will face Springfield College in the first round of the NCAA Division III Tournament on Friday on the campus of Randolph-Macon College in Ashland, Va. Game time is set for 5:30 p.m.
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UMW Men's Basketball Wins 2014 CAC Championship, 65-48, Over Christopher Newport; Advances to NCAA Tournament
March 01, 2014The 17th ranked University of Mary Washington men's basketball team used a late 12-2 run to defeat Christopher Newport University, 65-48, in the 2014 Capital Athletic Conference Championship on Saturday at the Anderson Center. The Eagles clinch a bid to the 2014 NCAA Division III Championship tournament, and claim their second CAC crown.
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#17 UMW Hosts CNU for 2014 CAC Championship
February 28, 2014The 17th ranked University of Mary Washington men's basketball team will host Christopher Newport University on Saturday at 2:00 p.m. for the 2014 Capital Athletic Conference championship.
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Johnson's 22 Points Leads #17 UMW Men's Basketball Past St. Mary's, 70-65, in CAC Semifinals
February 27, 2014Junior guard Taylor Johnson scored 22 points to lead all scorers, as the 17th ranked University of Mary Washington men's basketball team topped St. Mary's College, 70-65, on Thursday night in the Capital Athletic conference semifinals. The Eagles advance to the CAC Championship, which they will host for the second time in three years, and improve to 21-5.
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#17 UMW Men's Basketball Hosts St. Mary's in CAC Semifinal Thursday Night at 7 p.m.
February 27, 2014The UMW men's basketball team will look for its third win of the season against St. Mary's tonight in the semifinals of the Capital Athletic Conference Tournament.
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Former UMW Basketball Player Tad Dickman Rises From Intern to NFL
February 25, 2014Former UMW men's basketball player has served internships with the UMW sports information office, the Australian Basketball League, and the New York Giants, all of which has prepared him for his current position as Communications Director of the Jacksonville Jaguars.
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#19 UMW Men's Basketball Tops Penn State-Harrisburg, 82-56, in Regular Season Finale; Claim Second Seed in CAC Tournament
February 22, 2014Senior Dajon Daniel scored 17 points, and classmate Bradley Riester added 16 to lead the 19th ranked University of Mary Washington men's basketball team to an 82-56 victory at Penn State Harrisburg on Saturday in the regular season finale. The Eagles improve to 20-5 on the season and gain the second seed in the CAC Tournament next week.
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#19 UMW Men's Basketball Tops Southern Virginia, 103-97, to Snap Three-Game Skid
February 19, 2014All five starters reached double figures as the 19th ranked University of Mary Washington men's basketball team topped Southern Virginia University, 103-97, on Wednesday night in Buena Vista, Va. The Eagles improve to 19-5 on the season.
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#13 UMW Men's Basketball Falls to #9 Wesley in Home Finale, 91-75
February 15, 2014The 13th ranked University of Mary Washington men's basketball team dropped a 91-75 decision to ninth-ranked Wesley College on Saturday afternoon at the Anderson Center. The Eagles fall to 18-5 overall, and 11-4 in CAC play.
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#13 UMW Men Fall at Christopher Newport, 74-61
February 12, 2014The 13th ranked University of Mary Washington men's basketball team dropped a 74-61 decision at Christopher Newport University on Wednesday night, falling to 18-4 on the season, and 11-3 in Capital Athletic Conference play.
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Wednesday's UMW/CNU Basketball Start Times Altered Due to Pending Weather
February 11, 2014Wednesday's Capital Athletic Conference basketball doubleheader with the University of Mary Washington traveling to Christopher Newport has been moved up 30 minutes due to the pending weather forecast. The women will start at 5:00 p.m., with the men tipping off at 7.
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#12 UMW Men Fall to Salisbury, 81-71, to Snap Seven-Game Win Streak
February 08, 2014The 12th ranked University of Mary Washington men's basketball team fell for the first time at home all season, snapping a seven-game win streak with an 81-71 loss to Salisbury University on Saturday in Capital Athletic Conference play. The Eagles fall to 18-3 overall, and 11-2 in CAC action.
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Riester's 26 Points, Farinet's Late Three Leads #12 UMW Men Past St. Mary's, 67-61
February 05, 2014Senior guard Bradley Riester scored a game-high 26 points, and senior Dylan Farinet capped the scoring with the shot clock expiring in the final seconds to lift the 12th ranked University of Mary Washington men's basketball team to a 67-61 win at St. Mary's College on Wednesday night. The Eagles improve to 18-2 on the season, and 11-1 in Capital Athletic Conference action.
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UMW Head Coach Rod Wood Reminisces About Wichita State Head Coach, Former Teammate Gregg Marshall in Wednesday's USA Today
February 04, 2014UMW men's basketball coach Rod Wood retells the infamous "fight" story with friend and former teammate Gregg Marshall, head coach at undefeated Wichita State, in Wednesday's edition of USA Today.
