Courtesy of MonmouthHawks.com WEST LONG BRANCH, NJ – Monmouth University Vice President and Director of Athletics Dr. Marilyn McNeil announced Friday that MU and Head Men’s Basketball Coach King Rice agreed to a new five-year contract, securing his time on the Hawks’ sidelines through the 2021-22 season. “I’m very excited about the opportunity to lead the Monmouth program … [Read more...] about Monmouth and King Rice to new five-year contract
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MAAC announces 2016-17 major award winners
Courtesy of MAACSports.com ALBANY, NY – Monmouth University’s Justin Robinson was selected as the unanimous 2016-17 MAAC Men’s Basketball Player of the Year. Quinnipiac’s Mikey Dixon claims the Rookie of the Year Award while Saint Peter’s University’s Chazz Patterson was selected as the Defensive Player of the Year. The 6th Player of the Year is Austin Tilghman from Monmouth … [Read more...] about MAAC announces 2016-17 major award winners
Trevis Wyche scores 17 second-half points to help Saint Peter’s oust rival Monmouth
Courtesy of SaintPetersPeacocks.com JERSEY CITY, NJ – The table turned tonight in the hOURglass rivalry between Saint Peter’s men’s basketball and Monmouth University as the Peacocks ousted the Hawks, 71-61, snapping a three-game losing streak to the Hawks in the Yanitelli Center on Monday night. Senior guard Trevis Wyche (Neptune, NJ/Saint Peter’s Prep) scored 17 of his … [Read more...] about Trevis Wyche scores 17 second-half points to help Saint Peter’s oust rival Monmouth
Monmouth selected preseason MAAC favorite; Justin Robinson tabbed unanimous preseason Player of the Year
Courtesy of MAACSports.com EDISON, NJ – The Monmouth University Hawks have been selected by the leagues 11 head coaches as the favorites to take home the 2016-17 MAAC Men’s Basketball Championship. The Hawks received nine of out a possible 11 first-place votes, totaling 119 points to claim the top spot in the poll. Monmouth’s senior guard Justin Robinson has been named the … [Read more...] about Monmouth selected preseason MAAC favorite; Justin Robinson tabbed unanimous preseason Player of the Year
MAAC announces 2016-17 ESPN schedule
Courtesy of MAACSports.com EDISON, NJ – The Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference (MAAC) 2016-17 men’s and women’s basketball television schedule will feature 51 nationally televised games on ESPN networks, which include 38 contests during the regular season and 13 contests at the 2017 MAAC Men’s and Women’s Basketball Championships at the Times Union Center in Albany, New … [Read more...] about MAAC announces 2016-17 ESPN schedule