Courtesy of GoJaspers.com. RIVERDALE, N.Y. – The Metropolitan Basketball Writers Association (MBWA) will present Manhattan College Athletic Director Bob Byrnes with the organization’s 2012 Distinguished Service Award. Byrnes, who is in his 24th year as athletic director at his alma mater, will be joined by fellow Distinguished Service Award honorees Wagner … [Read more...] about Bob Byrnes to receive MBWA Distinguished Service Award
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Jaspers memorable season comes to a close in CIT second round
Courtesy of GoJaspers.com. FAIRFIELD, CONN. – The Manhattan men’s basketball team had its landmark season come to a close on Sunday falling 69-57 at Fairfield in the Second Round of the CollegeInsider.com Tournament. Jaspers’ junior guard George Beamon (Roslyn, N.Y./Roslyn) led Manhattan (21-13) in scoring for the 26th time this season with 16 points and … [Read more...] about Jaspers memorable season comes to a close in CIT second round
Three Jaspers earn MAAC All-Academic Honors
Courtesy of GoJaspers.com. RIVERDALE, N.Y. – Three Manhattan men’s basketball players earned a spot on the 2012 MAAC All-Academic Team for their success in the classroom. Senior guard Liam McCabe-Moran (New Rochelle, N.Y./Rye/Harcum College), junior center Kevin Laue (Pleasanton, Calif./Amador Valley/Fork Union Military Academy) and sophomore forward Torgrim Sommerfeldt … [Read more...] about Three Jaspers earn MAAC All-Academic Honors
Manhattan earns 20th win over Canisius
Courtesy of GoJaspers.com. RIVERDALE, N.Y. – Junior guard George Beamon (Roslyn, N.Y./Roslyn) notched his first double-double of the year with a game-high 28 points and 10 rebounds as the Manhattan men’s basketball team cruised to a 90-77 victory over Canisius (5-23, 1-16 MAAC) en route to their 20th win of the season at Draddy Gymnasium on … [Read more...] about Manhattan earns 20th win over Canisius
Beamon’s old-fashioned game has Manhattan looking good for the future
By Paul Casey Gotham A casual fan might not even notice. At least not until one glances at the box score. Then it is hard to ignore the impact George Beamon has upon the success of the Manhattan Jaspers. His game isn’t one that captures the glare of the camera. He dwells not in the arena of highlight reel dunks or spectacular long range shots. Rather Beamon’s is a game that … [Read more...] about Beamon’s old-fashioned game has Manhattan looking good for the future