2011-12 Bentley University Men's Basketball News

Sam Leclerc
Kennebec Journal: 'Basketball still on Leclerc's mind'

March 13, 2012

Gary Hawkins, a sportswriter for the Kennebec Journal, recently spoke with Bentley senior guard Sam Leclerc, whose career recently drew to a close. Here's his article, which appeared in the March 13 edition of the paper and online at: http://www.kjonline.com/sports/basketball-still-on-leclercs-mind_2012-03-11.html

Sam Leclerc
Five Score in Doubles as Assumption Ousts Bentley in NE-10 Playoffs

February 24, 2012

Junior forward Tim Beinert (Bellerose Village, N.J.) and junior guard Ryan Rozsnaki (Montreal, Quebec) each posted double-doubles and Assumption College’s other three starters all scored in doubles as the ninth-seeded Greyhounds topped number eight Bentley University, 78-65, in the opening round of the Northeast-10 Conference Men’s Basketball Playoffs Friday night at the Dana Center.

Sam Leckerc
Leclerc Earns 1st-Team All-Northeast-10 Honors; Shaw Selected for All-Rookie Team

February 24, 2012

Bentley University senior guard Sam Leclerc (Fayette, Maine/Winthrop HS) has been selected for the 2012 All Northeast-10 Conference men’s basketball first team by the conference’s head coaches. Also recognized, with selection to the All-Rookie Team, was Falcon freshman forward Andrew Shaw (Saco, Maine/Thornton Academy).

Sam Leclerc
Bentley Men Open NE-10 Playoffs Friday Night against Assumption

February 23, 2012

The second season for the Bentley University men’s basketball team will begin Friday night when the Falcons host Assumption College in the opening round of the Northeast-10 Conference playoffs. Tip-off at the Dana Center is 7 pm.

Greg Jacques
UMass-Lowell Rallies in Second Half to Top Bentley, 85-76

February 21, 2012

Senior Dipanjot Singh (Evanston, Ill.), a transfer from Illinois-Chicago, erupted for 27 points, including 15 in the first half to keep his team close, as UMass-Lowell overcame a five-point halftime deficit to defeat visiting Bentley University, 85-76, in Northeast-10 Conference men’s basketball Tuesday night at Costello Gym. It was the regular season finale for both clubs.

Jasper Grassa
Bentley Closes Out Regular Season Tuesday at UMass-Lowell with Playoff Seeding at Stake

February 20, 2012

With its playoff seeding very much up in the air, the Bentley University men’s basketball team will close out the regular season Tuesday night at UMass-Lowell, with tip-off slated for 7:30 pm. Links for live stats and video will be posted at www.bentleyfalcons.com.

Sam Leclerc
Bentley Drops 81-55 Decision to Stonehill in Final Home Game of Regular Season

February 18, 2012

Senior guard Andre Tongo (Acton) and junior guard Brian Hamor (Guilderland, N.Y.) combined for 32 points, with each connecting three times beyond the three-point line, as Stonehill College shot down Bentley University, 81-55, in Northeast-10 Conference men’s basketball Saturday afternoon at the Dana Center. It was the final home game of the regular season for the Falcons.

Kevin Kettl
Bentley Closes Out Home Schedule vs. Stonehill

February 17, 2012

When Bentley University and Stonehill College last squared off in men’s basketball, the Bentley Falcons overcame an 18-point second-half deficit and eventually pulled out a 73-66 double-overtime victory on the road. The two clubs will renew acquaintances on Saturday at Bentley’s Dana Center, with tip-off for the Falcons’ final home game of the regular season set for 3:30 pm.

Sam Leclerc
Franklin Pierce Takes Down Bentley in 2nd Half; 15 Rebounds, 12 Points for Leclerc

February 14, 2012

Forwards Ellis Cooper (Northampton) and Ryen Vilmont (Philadelphia, Pa.) combined for 37 points, including 25 in the second half, as Franklin Pierce University topped Bentley University 78-58 in Northeast-10 Conference men’s basketball Tuesday night at the Dana Center.

Sam Leckerc
Bentley Looks to Get Back on Track against Franklin Pierce Tuesday

February 13, 2012

With the regular season quickly winding down, the Bentley University men’s basketball team will be back in the Dana Center Tuesday night, looking to improve on its playoff seeding when it hosts Franklin Pierce University at 7:30 pm.

Jasper Grassa
Strong Starts to Both Halves Propels Southern NH Past Bentley, 76-66

February 11, 2012

Strong starts to each half by Southern New Hampshire University propelled the Penmen to a 76-66 win over Bentley University in Northeast-10 Conference men’s basketball Saturday afternoon at the SNHU Fieldhouse and gave the Falcons their first three-game losing streak in two years.

Jasper Grassa
Bentley Visits Southern New Hampshire Looking for Win #16

February 10, 2012

After suffering back-to-back losses for the first time in a year, the Bentley University men’s basketball team will make its third attempt at win number 16 Saturday afternoon when the Falcons visit Southern New Hampshire University. Tip-off at the SNHU Gymnasium is scheduled for 3:30 pm.

Sam Leclerc
Leclerc Scores 28, But Bentley Comes Up Just Short on Late St. Michael’s Tip-In

February 08, 2012

Bentley University senior guard Sam Leclerc (Fayette, Maine/Winthrop HS) scored 23 of his game-high 28 points in the second half, but St, Michael’s College escaped with the win, 66-64, on a tip-in by senior forward Tyler Schilling (Excelsior, Minn.) with eight seconds left in Northeast-10 Conference men’s basketball action at the Ross Sports Center Wednesday night.

Sam Leclerc
Bentley Men Look to Bounce Back at St. Michael’s Wednesday

February 07, 2012

One of the strengths of this year’s Bentley University men’s basketball team has been its ability to quickly get back on the winning track following a loss. A Falcon victory in the ensuing game has followed each of the team’s first five losses. Coach Jay Lawson’s team will again be looking to avoid dropping back-to-back games when it makes the trek to Colchester, Vt. to take on St. Michael’s College Wednesday night (7:30 pm).

Sam Leckerc
Late Run Helps Saint Anselm Knock Off Bentley, 81-75; Grassa Scores 19 for Falcons

February 04, 2012

Freshman guard Roy Mabrey (Belmar, N.J.) scored 26 points, including 14 in the first 8:36, and sophomore forward Allen Harris (Roslindale) had four points and two blocks during a late 9-0 run as Saint Anselm College got by Bentley University, 81-75, in Northeast-10 Conference men’s basketball Saturday afternoon at the Dana Center.

Sam Leclerc
15-5 Bentley Completes Three-Game Homestand Saturday against Saint Anselm

February 03, 2012

The Bentley University men’s basketball team will continue its bid for a seventh Northeast-10 Conference regular season championship in eight years Saturday afternoon when the Falcons host Saint Anselm College. Tip off at the Dana Center is at 3:30 pm, following the 1:30 pm women’s game.