2012-13 Bentley University Men's Basketball News
Bentley Basketball 50th Year Reunion a Great Success
June 28, 2013
More than 100 former players, managers, trainers and coaches turned out at the Dana Center recently for a celebration the first 50 years of men's basketball at Bentley University.
Bentley University Mourns the Loss of Joe Glynn
June 05, 2013
The Bentley University community and men’s basketball program is mourning the sudden passing of men’s basketball player Joe Glynn (Abington/Cardinal Spellman HS). Glynn, who completed his freshman year at Bentley last month, collapsed Monday evening while playing in the Watertown Summer Basketball League. He was later pronounced dead at Mount Auburn Hospital in Cambridge.
Bentley Men's Basketball to Host 50th Year Reunion
May 13, 2013
The 2012-13 season marked the 50th year of men’s basketball at Bentley University. That’s 50 teams, with an all-time roster of 247 players and 32 coaches, that have produced the sixth highest all-time winning percentage in Division II history. On Saturday, June 8, the program will celebrate this unique milestone by hosting the First Fifty Years of Bentley Basketball Reunion.
McFarland Earns Third Straight Northeast-10 Rookie of the Week Award
March 04, 2013
Bentley University forward Tyler McFarland (Rockport, Maine/Camden Hills HS) has been named the Northeast-10 Men’s Basketball Rookie of the Week for the third straight week and the fifth time this season following a career game in the season finale last Tuesday.
McFarland Named to Northeast-10 All-Rookie Team
February 28, 2013
Bentley University forward Tyler McFarland (Rockport, Maine/ Camden Hills HS) has been named to the 2012-13 Northeast-10 Conference Men’s Basketball All-Rookie Team following an outstanding first season for the Falcons.
McFarland Shoots Bentley to 4th Straight Win, 81-70 over UMass-Lowell in Season-Finale
February 26, 2013
Freshman forward Tyler McFarland (Rockport, Maine/Camden Hills HS) scored 29 points, the third time in the last 17 days he’s set a new career-high, and collected a career-best 14 rebounds as Bentley University made it a season-ending four-game winning streak with an 81-70 victory over UMass-Lowell in Northeast-10 Conference men’s basketball Tuesday night at the Dana Center.
McFarland Earns Fourth NE-10 Rookie of the Week Award
February 25, 2013
Bentley University freshman Tyler McFarland (Rockport, Maine/Camden Hills HS) has been named the Northeast-10 Conference Men’s Basketball Rookie of the Week following his outstanding performance last week. It’s the second straight week and the fourth time this year that he’s received the honor.
Bentley, UMass-Lowell to Meet for Final Time in Finale of Falcons’ 50th Season
February 25, 2013
The 50th season of Bentley University men’s basketball will draw to a close Tuesday night when the Falcons looking for their fourth consecutive win as they face UMass-Lowell for the 50th and final time. Game time at the Dana Center is set for 7:30 pm.
Career Game by McFarland Helps Bentley Extend Streak to 3, 66-63 over Stonehill
February 23, 2013
Freshman forward Tyler McFarland (Rockport, Maine/Camden Hills HS) scored a career-high 28 points, including 12 in the final 9:15 as the Bentley University Falcons overcame a nine-point deficit to record their third consecutive win, 66-63 over Stonehill College in Northeast-10 Conference men’s basketball at Merkert Gym Saturday afternoon.
Bentley Heads to Stonehill Saturday in Search of 3rd Straight Win
February 22, 2013
The Bentley University men’s basketball team will be looking to continue its late-season success Saturday when it visits Stonehill College in search of a third consecutive win. Tip-off at Merkert Gymnasium is scheduled for 3:30 pm.
Career-High 30 by Grassa Helps Bentley Knock #23 Franklin Pierce Out of 1st-Place Tie, 66-60
February 20, 2013
Senior forward Jasper Grassa (Lynn, Mass./Lynn Classical HS) scored a career-high 30 points and helped the Bentley University men’s basketball team close with an 11-5 run in the final minute as the Falcons knocked Franklin Pierce University, the 23rd-ranked team in Division II, out of a tie for first place in Northeast-10 Conference, 66-60, Wednesday night at The Fieldhouse.
Bentley Looks to Have Impact on NE-10 Championship When it Visits Franklin Pierce
February 19, 2013
No program in Northeast-10 Conference men’s basketball history has won more regular season titles than the Bentley University Falcons. They have nine all-time, including six since 2005. The Falcons won’t win a tenth this season but on Wednesday night, they can have an impact on who does earn the championship. Bentley, coming off a 23-point win over Southern New Hampshire, will be playing a 7:30 pm contest at Franklin Pierce University, which enters the final nine days and three games of the regular season even at the top of the standings with Saint Anselm College.
McFarland Named NE-10 Rookie of the Week for the Third Time
February 18, 2013
Following back-to-back 18-point games, Bentley University freshman Tyler McFarland (Rockport, Maine/Camden Hills HS) has been named the Northeast-10 Conference Men’s Basketball Rookie of the Week for the third time this season. He was previously recognized Nov. 26 and Dec. 10.
Grassa, McFarland Team for 38 as Bentley Bests Southern New Hampshire, 69-46
February 16, 2013
Junior guard Jasper Grassa (Lynn/Lynn Classical HS) buried six three-pointers during a 20-point afternoon and freshman forward Tyler McFarland (Rockport, Maine/ Camden Hills HS) followed with 18 as Bentley University topped visiting Southern New Hampshire, 69-46, in Northeast-10 Conference men’s basketball Saturday at the Dana Center.
Bentley Will Take on Southern New Hampshire on Senior Day
February 15, 2013
It’ll be Senior Day at the Dana Center Saturday, but it will be two young teams on the court when the Bentley University Falcons take on Southern New Hampshire University in Northeast-10 Conference men’s basketball at 3:30 pm. Prior to the game, Bentley’s two seniors, guards Mike Topercer (Scottsdale, Ariz./New Hampton Prep) and Mikerson Laurent (Hamilton, N.J./Hun School), will be recognized for their contributions.
Grassa & McFarland Combine for 44, but Falcons Fall to St. Michael’s, 66-62
February 12, 2013
Bentley University junior guard Jasper Grassa (Lynn/Lynn Classical HS) poured in a season-high 26 points and freshman teammate Tyler McFarland (Rockport, Maine/Camden Hills HS) put up his seventh double-double of the season, finishing with 18 points and 10 rebounds, but it wasn’t enough as the Falcons were edged by St. Michael’s College, 66-62, in Northeast-10 Conference men’s basketball Tuesday night at the Dana Center.