2016-17 Men's Basketball News
Christopher Newport's Tim Daly Named NABC First-Team All-America
March 16, 2017
Christopher Newport senior center Tim Daly was named first team All-America Thursday by the National Association of Basketball Coaches (NABC). Daly, a senior center from Richmond, was selected the Player of the Year in the Capital Athletic Conference this season. He averaged 12 points and seven rebounds per game this season for the Captains.
Christopher Newport's Krikorian, Daly Earn Top All-District Awards from NABC; CNU's Carter and Salisbury's Smith Also Honored
March 15, 2017
Christopher Newport head coach John Krikorian and senior Tim Daly earned top awards on the National Association of Basketball Coaches (NABC) All-District team, while CNU junior Marcus Carter and Salisbury senior Wyatt Smith also received recognition from the organization on Wednesday.
Three from CAC Named to D3hoops.com All-Region Squad
March 14, 2017
The Christopher Newport duo of Tim Daly and Marcus Carter and Salisbury's Wyatt Smith represented the Capital Athletic Conference on the D3hoops.com All-Mid-Atlantic Region Men's Basketball team, announced Monday.
Christopher Newport Men's Basketball Falls to Keene State in NCAA Sweet 16
March 10, 2017
Christopher Newport's season came to a close with a 68-64 defeat to Keene State in the NCAA Sweet 16 on Friday night at Babson, ending the Captains' 21-game game winning streak. The CAC champion Captains conclude the year at 27-3.
Christopher Newport Men and Women, Marymount Women Set for NCAA Sweet 16
March 10, 2017
A trio of CAC basketball teams continue their quests for NCAA Championships this weekend, beginning with Friday's Sweet 16. The Christopher Newport men and women along with the Marymount women aim to win a pair of games to reach next weekend's NCAA Final Four. This marks the second straight year that the CNU men and women have reached the Sweet 16.
Salisbury's Wyatt Smith and Justin Witmer Named ECAC All-Stars
March 09, 2017
Salisbury seniors Wyatt Smith and Justin Witmer have been named to the Eastern College Athletic Conference (ECAC) Division III South Men’s Basketball All-Star team. Both Smith and Witmer were recognized as second team selections.
Christopher Newport Men's Basketball Downs Swarthmore, Moves on to NCAA Sweet 16 for Second Straight Season
March 05, 2017
Christopher Newport held off host Swarthmore 77-67 in the second round of the NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament on Saturday night in Swarthmore, Pa., sending the Captains to the Sweet 16 for the second year in a row.
Christopher Newport Cruises Past Morrisville State in NCAA Men's Basketball First Round; Salisbury Eliminated by Endicott
March 03, 2017
Second-ranked Christopher Newport cruised past Morrisville State while Salisbury fell to Endicott in the first round of the NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament on Friday night.
Five CAC Basketball Teams Begin Quest for NCAA Championship
March 03, 2017
For the second-straight season, a CAC record-tying five teams will compete in the NCAA Division III Basketball Tournaments, beginning Friday. It marks the second consecutive NCAA appearance for all five schools.
Christopher Newport's Daly, Krikorian Claim Top CAC Men's Basketball Honors; Wesley's Cameron Named Rookie of the Year
February 28, 2017
For the second-straight year, CAC-champion Christopher Newport secured two of the three major awards to headline the All-CAC Men's Basketball Team. Senior Tim Daly and head coach John Krikorian claimed Player and Coach of the Year honors, while Wesley freshman Brian Cameron collected Rookie of the Year accolades.
Record-Tying Five CAC Basketball Teams Selected to NCAA Tournament for Second Straight Year
February 27, 2017
For the second straight year and third time in conference history, a CAC record-tying five teams have been chosen to compete in the 2017 NCAA Division III Basketball Tournaments beginning this weekend.
Daly's Jumper Lifts Christopher Newport Past Salisbury for CAC Men's Basketball Championship
February 25, 2017
For the third year in a row, the Capital Athletic Conference men's basketball championship game between Salisbury and Christopher Newport came down to the final seconds, with senior Tim Daly's jumper from the top left wing with 1.2 seconds remaining lifting the Captains to a dramatic 63-62 victory over the Sea Guls in Newport News, Va.
Basketball Championship Doubleheader Set for Christopher Newport on Saturday
February 24, 2017
The Freeman Center on the campus of Christopher Newport will be the host site for both the CAC men's and women's basketball championships on Saturday, marking the second time in the last three years that both basketball title games will be at the same site (Salisbury hosted both in 2014-15).
Christopher Newport Men's Basketball Rolls to Championship Game; Salisbury Outlasts York in 2OT Thriller
February 23, 2017
For the third straight year, Christopher Newport and Salisbury will meet for the CAC men's basketball championship after both recording home semifinal victories on Thursday night.
York and Marymount Defend Home Courts in CAC Men's Basketball First Round
February 21, 2017
York and Marymount each defended their home courts with wins in the first round of the CAC Men's Basketball Tournament on Tuesday to advance to Thursday's semifinals.
Marymount Junior Dimitri Rucker Tabbed as CAC Men's Basketball Player of the Week
February 20, 2017
Marymount junior Dimitri Rucker was tabbed as the CAC Player of the Week after averaging a double-double for the Saints and guiding them to two crucial victories to seal up a spot in the CAC playoffs. Rucker averaged 13.0 points, 10.5 rebounds, 2.0 blocks and 1.0 steals per contest in wins over Mary Washington and Penn State Harrisburg, helping the Saints clinch the No. 4 seed and a first-round home game in the CAC postseason. Against UMW, Rucker tallied a team-high 14 points along with nine boards and a game-high four blocks. He followed that up with a double-double on 12 points and a game-high 12 rebounds against Penn State Harrisburg on Saturday.