Team

• A buzzer-beating three by Ryan Richmond at Merrimack qualified the Falcons for the Northeast-10 Championships for the 35th time in the conference's 37-year history.
• Bentley has an all-time winning percentage of .634 in regular season NE-10 games, a success rate no other program can match.
• The Falcons achieved the program's 21st winning season in the last 22 years.
• Bentley owns the eighth best record in NCAA Division II history (970-521, .651)
• The Falcons were in the top four in the NE-10 in scoring (81.5), field goal attempts (62.7), three-pointers made and attempted (9.0-22.9), three-point percentage (.392), free throw attempts (20.9) and fewest turnovers (11.6).
• The Falcons have made at least one three-pointer in an NCAA Division II-record 821 consecutive games, a streak that dates back to December 1989.
• Bentley was 12-0 when shooting a higher percentage than the opponents and 10-1 when they shot better from three.
• Bentley was 8-4 when ahead at the half.
• The Falcons were 13-4 when attempting more free throws than their opponents.
• Bentley's 81.5 scoring average was its third highest in the last 20 years.
• Bentley's .392 accuracy rate from three was fourth best in the East Region and Bentley's second highest since 1995-96.
• Bentley averaged 20.8 free throw attempts per game, its highest since the 2004-05 season.
• Head coach Jay Lawson earned his 500th career victory Jan. 7 against New Haven.
• Members of the team achieved over a 3.1 grade point average during both the fall and spring semesters.

11        Ryan Richmond, So, G, 6-0, Toronto, Ont. (Thompson Collegiate/Williston-Northampton School)

• Led Falcons in scoring with his 22.6 scoring average best ever by a Bentley guard and third best in program history.
• Also averaged 5.5 rebounds and 2.8 assists while shooting 48 percent overall, 39 percent from three and 85 percent from the line.
• Highest scoring sophomore in Division II nationally, second-highest scorer in the Northeast-10 Conference and No. 17 nationally in Division II.
• Improved on his freshman year scoring average by 16.6 points per game.
• Seventh player in program history to score at least 600 points in a season.
• 2nd-team All-Northeast-10
• 2nd-team National Association of Basketball Coaches Division II All-East Region
• Broke the Bentley single game scoring record (40) with 45 points in a Northeast-10 first round game at Adelphi.
• His 20 field goals in that game broke another school record and tied for the most in Division II during the 2016-17 season.
• Came within one of the school record with 39 points against Stonehill Feb. 1.
• Hit a buzzer-beating three at Merrimack in the regular season finale Feb. 21 to clinch a berth in the Northeast-10 Championships for the Falcons.
• Averaged 20.3 points in November, 16.2 in December, 22.4 in January and 28.6 in February.
• Scored at least 20 15 times, including eight times in the last ten games, and had four 30-point games.
• First Falcon in a dozen years to make at least 150 free throws with his total of 155 fifth best in school history.
• In the final five minutes of games, made 34 of 56 inside the arc and averaged 5.9 points.
• Was named to the Northeast-10 Weekly Honor Roll ten times.
• Career averages of 14.7 points, 4.2 rebounds and 2.0 assists.
• In 51 career games, has 752 points, 215 rebounds and 102 assists.

25        Brandon Wheeler, Jr, G-F, 6-4, Stamford, Conn. (Trinity Catholic HS/Cheshire Acad.)

• Averaged 12.4 points, 8.8 rebounds and 1.3 steals while playing 31 minutes a game.
• Sixth-best rebounder in the Northeast-10 Conference with his 8.8 average the best by a Falcon since Brian Tracey's 8.8 in 2009-10.
• First Bentley player with 10 double-doubles since Tracey had 11 in 2009-10.
• Bentley was 7-3 when he had a double-double.
• Four straight double-doubles from Feb. 4-15.
• Season highs included 20 points against Pace Jan. 18, 17 rebounds at American International Dec. 19, six assists against New Haven Jan. 7 and four steals in the Dec. 19 AIC game.
• .520 field goal percentage included .621 (18 of 29) during the final five minutes of games.
• Scoring average improved monthly, from 10.4 in November to 11.8 in December to 12.9 in January to 14.3 in February.
• Tied for seventh in Northeast-10 in steals per game with 1.3.
• Named to the Northeast-10 Weekly Honor Roll three times (Dec. 20, Jan. 3, Feb. 13).
• Career averages of 7.7 points and 6.3 rebounds.
• 537 points, 443 rebounds, 76 assists and 63 assists in 70 career games (51 starts).

10        Matt Barr, Sr, G, 6-0, Stratham, N.H. (Cushing Academy)

• Started all 27 games and averaged 10.4 points, 2.6 rebounds and 2.5 assists in 29.9 minutes per game.
• Led Falcons in three-pointers (61) and three-point accuracy (.442) with his percentage from deep sixth best ever by a Bentley player with at least 50 triples.
• Was sixth in the Northeast-10 in three-point percentage
• Scored in doubles 14 times, including a pair of 20-point games (at St. Michael's Feb. 15, at Merrimack, Feb. 21)
• Bentley was 8-3 when he connected at least three times from downtown and 9-5 when he scored 10 or more points.
• Averaged 12.3 points during the month of February, the most productive month of his career.
• Finished his career with 479 points, 160 assists, 152 rebounds and 91 three-pointers in 97 career games (37 starts).
• .406 career three-point percentage is seventh best in program history.
• Career averages of 4.9 points, 1.6 rebounds and 1.6 assists.

21        Ferguson Duke, Sr, G, 6-2, Dartmouth, N.S. (Hun School)

• Averaged 9.9 points, 4.3 rebounds and 1.9 assists while playing 30 minutes a game in 27 contests (all but one as a starter).
• Scoring average improved each year of his college career, as did his playing time, three-point percentage, rebound average and steals.
• Scored in doubles 14 times with Bentley 8-6 in those contests.
• Only career 20-point game came against Franklin Pierce Feb. 11, a game in which he was 7-for-11 overall, 2-for-2 from three and 4-for-4 from the line.
• Made at least one three-pointer in final 13 games of the season, a stretch in which he made 22 of 45 from distance.
• Closed out career with 16 points (6-7 fg, 4-4 3's) in Northeast-10 first-round loss at Adelphi.
• Shot 52 percent overall and 41 percent from three in the second halves of games, up from .366 and .378 before intermission.
• During the month of February, averaged 11.6 points and made 52 percent of his three-point attempts.
• Tied for seventh in Northeast-10 in steals per game (1.3).
• Concluded career with 687 points, 292 rebounds, 179 assists and 95 three-pointers in 101 games (54 starts)
• Career averages of 6.9 points, 2.9 rebounds and 1.8 assists.

33        Zach Gilpin, So, F, 6-5, Hampden, Maine (Hampden Academy)

• Was Bentley's second-leading scorer, averaging 13.2 points as well as 3.2 rebounds and 1.6 assists.
• As a starter in ten games, gave the Falcons 17.3 points per game while shooting .457 from the field, .377 from three and .871 at the line.
• An ankle injury in early February prematurely ended his season, forcing him to miss the final seven games.
• Scored at least 20 in four of his ten starts, including 20 in his first one, Dec. 10 at Stonehill.
• Career-high 22 points, on 9-15 shooting, Dec. 30 against Bridgeport.
• Before cracking the starting five for the first time, averaged 8.4 points off the bench.
• Projection of 21.3 points per 40 minutes was 12th best in the Northeast-10.
• Named to the Jan. 23 Northeast-10 Weekly Honor Roll.
• Career totals include 285 points and 84 rebounds, with career shooting percentages of .441 overall, .400 from three and .860 at the line.
• Career averages of 7.7 points, 2.3 rebounds and 16.2 minutes in 37 games (10 starts).

20        Kyle Bouchard, So, F, 6-5, Houlton, Maine (Houlton HS)

• Averaged 5.5 points and 3.7 rebounds while playing 21.5 minutes a game.
• Appeared in 26 of the Falcons' 27 games, including 15 as a starter.
• Scored in double figures five times, all coming at home, with a pair of 18-point efforts (Nov. 11 vs. Bloomfield, Feb. 18 against Saint Anselm).
• In the Dana Center, averaged 7.1 points while shooting .513 overall and making 12 of 22 from three-point land.
• Started the first six games, got the nod twice in December and finished the season with seven straight starts.
• As a starter, averaged 7.7 points while shooting 44% overall and 42% from 3 (14/33).
• 251 points and 165 rebounds in 56 career games (21 starts) with averages of 4.5 points and 2.9 rebounds.

14        Chris Hudson, Fr, F, 6-5, Hodgdon, Maine (Williston Northampton School)

• Led Bentley in minutes played off the bench (289 in 23 contests, an average of 12.6 per game).
• Averaged 3.8 points and 2.7 rebounds, leading Falcon freshmen in both categories.
• Among players with at least 200 minutes played, led the Falcons in offensive rebounds per 40 minutes, averaging 3.6.
• At St. Michael's Feb. 15, came off the bench to give Bentley 15 points on 7-of-9 shooting.
• Also scored in doubles Dec. 19 when he had 10 points in only 13 minutes at American International.
• Set season highs with nine rebounds, four offensive rebounds and 25 minutes against Southern New Hampshire Feb. 6.

12        Seth Stankiewicz, Fr, G, 6-0, Reading, Pa. (Reading HS)

• Came off the bench in 19 games, averaging 3.4 points and 8.4 minutes.
• Scored 14 points without missing a shot (5-5 fg, 4-4 3's) in 14 minutes at Franklin Pierce Nov. 19.
• Averaged 5.9 points and 13.6 minutes during the season's first nine games, a stretch in which he made 11 of 23 three-pointers.

24        Chris Murray, Sr, G, 6-0, Littleton, Mass. (Littleton HS)

• Appeared in 24 games off the bench, averaging 9.9 minutes and 2.6 points.
• Double-figure minutes 13 times with a high of 24 against Saint Anselm Feb. 18.
• Drained three of four three-pointers at St. Michael's Feb. 15 for a career-best nine points.
• Finished career with 115 points, 58 assists and 55 rebounds in 68 games.

22        Tyler Gibson, Sr, F, 6-5, Rockland, Mass. (Rockland HS)

• Saw action in 16 games and averaged 3.1 points, 2.8 rebounds and 7.9 minutes.
• Averaged 14.2 rebounds, including 7.6 offensive, per 40 minutes
• Scored 14 points, on 6-of-8 shooting, and had eight rebounds in 16 minutes against St. Michael's Dec. 7.
• Made three starts during the first half of the season.
• 82 points and 71 rebounds in 41 career games.

30        Matt Turkington, Jr, F, 6-5, Cromwell, Conn. (Cromwell HS)

• Averaged 2.2 points, 1.2 rebounds and 10.0 minutes in 21 games off the bench.
• After totaling 19 minutes in the season's first 11 games, played 16 against Bridgeport Dec. 30 and responded with three triples and nine points.
• Scored career-high 13 points and made 4-of-5 threes in 18 minutes off the bench against Pace Jan. 18.
• In 24 career games, owns averages of 2.3 points and 1.0 rebounds.

15        Nick Burton, Jr, F, 6-4, Falmouth, Maine (Falmouth HS)

23        Sam Geschickter, Fr, G, 6-5, Brookline, Mass. (Williston-Northampton School)

31        John Watson, Fr, F, 6-5, Olean, N.Y. (Archbishop Walsh HS/Loomis Chaffee School)