http://bentleyfalcons.com en-us en-us http://bentleyfalcons.com/sports/mbkb/2011-12/releases/20120314hqx295 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 Tue, 13 Mar 2012 04:00:00 GMT http://bentleyfalcons.com/sports/mbkb/2011-12/releases/20120314hqx295 2012-03-13T04:00:00Z http://bentleyfalcons.com/sports/mbkb/2011-12/releases/20120224br3q92 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. Fri, 24 Feb 2012 05:00:00 GMT http://bentleyfalcons.com/sports/mbkb/2011-12/releases/20120224br3q92 2012-02-24T05:00:00Z http://bentleyfalcons.com/sports/mbkb/2011-12/releases/20120224eualv2 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). Fri, 24 Feb 2012 05:00:00 GMT http://bentleyfalcons.com/sports/mbkb/2011-12/releases/20120224eualv2 2012-02-24T05:00:00Z http://bentleyfalcons.com/sports/mbkb/2011-12/releases/20120223j0e4eh 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. Thu, 23 Feb 2012 05:00:00 GMT http://bentleyfalcons.com/sports/mbkb/2011-12/releases/20120223j0e4eh 2012-02-23T05:00:00Z http://bentleyfalcons.com/sports/mbkb/2011-12/releases/20120221qjnhgp 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. Tue, 21 Feb 2012 05:00:00 GMT http://bentleyfalcons.com/sports/mbkb/2011-12/releases/20120221qjnhgp 2012-02-21T05:00:00Z http://bentleyfalcons.com/sports/mbkb/2011-12/releases/20120220mg6pql 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. Mon, 20 Feb 2012 05:00:00 GMT http://bentleyfalcons.com/sports/mbkb/2011-12/releases/20120220mg6pql 2012-02-20T05:00:00Z http://bentleyfalcons.com/sports/mbkb/2011-12/releases/20120218fckfq3 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. Sat, 18 Feb 2012 05:00:00 GMT http://bentleyfalcons.com/sports/mbkb/2011-12/releases/20120218fckfq3 2012-02-18T05:00:00Z http://bentleyfalcons.com/sports/mbkb/2011-12/releases/20120217b13bct 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. Fri, 17 Feb 2012 05:00:00 GMT http://bentleyfalcons.com/sports/mbkb/2011-12/releases/20120217b13bct 2012-02-17T05:00:00Z http://bentleyfalcons.com/sports/mbkb/2011-12/releases/20120214ddu356 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. Tue, 14 Feb 2012 05:00:00 GMT http://bentleyfalcons.com/sports/mbkb/2011-12/releases/20120214ddu356 2012-02-14T05:00:00Z http://bentleyfalcons.com/sports/mbkb/2011-12/releases/201202138g91wm 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. Mon, 13 Feb 2012 05:00:00 GMT http://bentleyfalcons.com/sports/mbkb/2011-12/releases/201202138g91wm 2012-02-13T05:00:00Z http://bentleyfalcons.com/sports/mbkb/2011-12/releases/20120211s6cagn 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. Sat, 11 Feb 2012 05:00:00 GMT http://bentleyfalcons.com/sports/mbkb/2011-12/releases/20120211s6cagn 2012-02-11T05:00:00Z http://bentleyfalcons.com/sports/mbkb/2011-12/releases/20120210n9hvpj 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. Fri, 10 Feb 2012 05:00:00 GMT http://bentleyfalcons.com/sports/mbkb/2011-12/releases/20120210n9hvpj 2012-02-10T05:00:00Z http://bentleyfalcons.com/sports/mbkb/2011-12/releases/20120208pamcix 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. Wed, 08 Feb 2012 05:00:00 GMT http://bentleyfalcons.com/sports/mbkb/2011-12/releases/20120208pamcix 2012-02-08T05:00:00Z http://bentleyfalcons.com/sports/mbkb/2011-12/releases/20120207vpgb3f 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). Tue, 07 Feb 2012 05:00:00 GMT http://bentleyfalcons.com/sports/mbkb/2011-12/releases/20120207vpgb3f 2012-02-07T05:00:00Z http://bentleyfalcons.com/sports/mbkb/2011-12/releases/2012020442pxmx 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. Sat, 04 Feb 2012 05:00:00 GMT http://bentleyfalcons.com/sports/mbkb/2011-12/releases/2012020442pxmx 2012-02-04T05:00:00Z http://bentleyfalcons.com/sports/mbkb/2011-12/releases/2012020339msle 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. Fri, 03 Feb 2012 05:00:00 GMT http://bentleyfalcons.com/sports/mbkb/2011-12/releases/2012020339msle 2012-02-03T05:00:00Z http://bentleyfalcons.com/sports/mbkb/2011-12/releases/20120131taasnx Senior guard Sam Leclerc (Fayette, Maine/Winthrop HS), with 23 points and 10 rebounds, and freshman forward Andrew Shaw (Saco, Maine/Thornton Academy), with 18 points off the bench, combined to lead Bentley University to an 81-78 win over Merrimack College in Northeast-10 Conference men’s basketball action Tuesday night at the Dana Center. Tue, 31 Jan 2012 05:00:00 GMT http://bentleyfalcons.com/sports/mbkb/2011-12/releases/20120131taasnx 2012-01-31T05:00:00Z http://bentleyfalcons.com/sports/mbkb/2011-12/releases/20120130iw0rpc Following an 80-75 win over Southern Connecticut State on Saturday that kept the Bentley University Falcons within one game of the top of the Northeast-10 Conference men’s basketball standings, Bentley will be looking to string together consecutive wins for the first time in two-and-a-half weeks when it hosts Merrimack College Tuesday night at the Dana Center. Tip-off is set for 7:30 pm. Mon, 30 Jan 2012 05:00:00 GMT http://bentleyfalcons.com/sports/mbkb/2011-12/releases/20120130iw0rpc 2012-01-30T05:00:00Z http://bentleyfalcons.com/sports/mbkb/2011-12/releases/201201288m1oa7 Senior guard Sam Leclerc (Fayette, Maine/Winthrop HS) scored 24 of his career-high 30 points in the second half, and freshmen Andrew Shaw (Saco, Maine/Thornton Academy) and J.P. Koury (Red Bank, N.J./CBA) combined for 27 off the bench, as Bentley University used 15 three-pointers to shoot down Southern Connecticut State, 80-75, in Northeast-10 Conference men’s basketball Saturday afternoon at the Dana Center. Sat, 28 Jan 2012 05:00:00 GMT http://bentleyfalcons.com/sports/mbkb/2011-12/releases/201201288m1oa7 2012-01-28T05:00:00Z http://bentleyfalcons.com/sports/mbkb/2011-12/releases/20120127k8ko1g Had a buzzer-beating three-point attempt been on the mark Wednesday night at Le Moyne, the Bentley University men’s basketball team would have been in a three-way tie at the top of the very congested Northeast-10 Conference standings. Instead, the Falcons are a game back of co-leaders Adelphi University and Stonehill College, in a four-way tie for third place. Coach Jay Lawson’s team will look to get back on the winning track Saturday when the Falcons host Southern Connecticut State at the Dana Center at 3:30 pm in the first of a three-game homestand. Fri, 27 Jan 2012 05:00:00 GMT http://bentleyfalcons.com/sports/mbkb/2011-12/releases/20120127k8ko1g 2012-01-27T05:00:00Z http://bentleyfalcons.com/sports/mbkb/2011-12/releases/20120125i9nouz A lay-up by junior guard Derrek Tartt (Albany, N.Y.) that hung on the rim before falling in capped a game-ending 6-0 run and lifted Le Moyne College to a 66-64 win over Bentley University in a Northeast-10 Conference men’s basketball battle Wednesday night at the Ted Grant Court. Wed, 25 Jan 2012 05:00:00 GMT http://bentleyfalcons.com/sports/mbkb/2011-12/releases/20120125i9nouz 2012-01-25T05:00:00Z http://bentleyfalcons.com/sports/mbkb/2011-12/releases/201201249lcw0t Locked in a three-way tie for second place in the Northeast-10 Conference, the Bentley University men’s basketball team will be looking to improve on its 6-1 road record when the Falcons take on Le Moyne College Wednesday night in Syracuse, N.Y. Tue, 24 Jan 2012 05:00:00 GMT http://bentleyfalcons.com/sports/mbkb/2011-12/releases/201201249lcw0t 2012-01-24T05:00:00Z http://bentleyfalcons.com/sports/mbkb/2011-12/releases/20120121zvfb2l Freshman forward Andrew Shaw (Saco, Maine/Thornton Academy) nailed five three-pointers for 15 points, senior guard Sam Leclerc (Fayette, Maine/Winthrop HS) matched him in the scoring column, and junior guard Mike Topercer (Scottsdale, Ariz./New Hampton Prep) played a key role off the bench as Bentley University finished strong for a 66-54 win over the University of New Haven in Northeast-10 Conference men’s basketball Saturday afternoon at Charger Gymnasium. Sat, 21 Jan 2012 05:00:00 GMT http://bentleyfalcons.com/sports/mbkb/2011-12/releases/20120121zvfb2l 2012-01-21T05:00:00Z http://bentleyfalcons.com/sports/mbkb/2011-12/releases/201201200zribr Al Edwards recently caught up with Bentley freshman forward Andrew Shaw to discuss his transition to college basketball with one of the Northeast-10's top teams, the Bentley University Falcons. Here's his story, which appeared in the Jan. 18 edition of the paper and online at www.journaltribune.com.. Fri, 20 Jan 2012 05:00:00 GMT http://bentleyfalcons.com/sports/mbkb/2011-12/releases/201201200zribr 2012-01-20T05:00:00Z http://bentleyfalcons.com/sports/mbkb/2011-12/releases/20120120ee087d After being denied by Adelphi University in its bid for sole possession of first place in the Northeast-10 Conference, the Bentley University men’s basketball will look to rebound Saturday against one of the four teams that it is currently tied for second place with, the University of New Haven. Game time at the Charger Gymnasium in West Haven, Conn. Is an unusual 1:30 pm as the men’s teams from the two universities will play the opening game of the NE-10 twinbill Fri, 20 Jan 2012 05:00:00 GMT http://bentleyfalcons.com/sports/mbkb/2011-12/releases/20120120ee087d 2012-01-20T05:00:00Z http://bentleyfalcons.com/sports/mbkb/2011-12/releases/20120117vshdia Two game-tying free throws by junior guard John Calarco (New Rochelle, N.Y.) ignited a game-ending 10-0 run and two more by senior guard Richard Harkins (Bellmore, N.Y.) gave Adelphi University back the lead as the Panthers rallied for a 64-56 win over Bentley University in Northeast-10 Conference men’s basketball Tuesday night at the Dana Center. Tue, 17 Jan 2012 05:00:00 GMT http://bentleyfalcons.com/sports/mbkb/2011-12/releases/20120117vshdia 2012-01-17T05:00:00Z http://bentleyfalcons.com/sports/mbkb/2011-12/releases/20120116xv45uh Ties abound in the Northeast-10 Conference men’s basketball standings with two teams tied for first, three tied for both third and sixth place, and five tied for ninth place. All told, only three games separate the conference’s top 13 teams at the midpoint of the NE-10 schedule. The tie for the top spot will be broken Tuesday night when the two co-leaders, Bentley University and Adelphi University, square off for the only time during the regular season. Tip-off at Bentley’s Dana Center is 7:30 pm. Mon, 16 Jan 2012 05:00:00 GMT http://bentleyfalcons.com/sports/mbkb/2011-12/releases/20120116xv45uh 2012-01-16T05:00:00Z http://bentleyfalcons.com/sports/mbkb/2011-12/releases/2012011496i7kr Sophomore guard Jasper Grassa (Lynn/Lynn Classical HS) buried four of his team’s 12 three-pointers en route to a game-high 17 points and senior guard Sam Leclerc (Fayette, Maine/Winthrop HS) scored 11 of his 14 in the final four minutes as Bentley University edged The College of Saint Rose, 64-60, in Northeast-10 Conference men’s basketball Saturday afternoon at the Dana Center. Sat, 14 Jan 2012 05:00:00 GMT http://bentleyfalcons.com/sports/mbkb/2011-12/releases/2012011496i7kr 2012-01-14T05:00:00Z http://bentleyfalcons.com/sports/mbkb/2011-12/releases/20120113e7o5j8 A year ago, the Bentley University Falcons and the College of Saint Rose Golden Knights were amongst the best men’s basketball teams in the NCAA Division II East Regional with Bentley reaching the regional final after downing Saint Rose in the semis. The only meeting of the regular season between the two teams will take place Saturday afternoon when the Falcons host the Golden Knights at the Dana Center. Tip-off is slated for 3:30 pm. Fri, 13 Jan 2012 05:00:00 GMT http://bentleyfalcons.com/sports/mbkb/2011-12/releases/20120113e7o5j8 2012-01-13T05:00:00Z http://bentleyfalcons.com/sports/mbkb/2011-12/releases/20120111m742gi Freshman forward Andrew Shaw (Saco, Maine/Thornton Academy) netted 10 of his career-high 17 points in the second half and senior guard Sam Leclerc (Fayette, Maine/Winthrop HS) rebounded from a scoreless first half with 11 in the second as Bentley University battled from behind for a 61-58 win over American International College in Northeast-10 Conference men’s basketball Wednesday night at the Butova Gymnasium. Wed, 11 Jan 2012 05:00:00 GMT http://bentleyfalcons.com/sports/mbkb/2011-12/releases/20120111m742gi 2012-01-11T05:00:00Z