http://www.quinnipiacbobcats.com en-us en-us http://www.quinnipiacbobcats.com/sports/mbkb/2011-12/releases/20120529ayle5n Quinnipiac University Men’s Basketball Head Coach Tom Moore has announced three additional signings that will join the Bobcats’ roster for the 2012-13 campaign. Guards Tariq Carey (Union, N.J.), Shaquille Shannon (Philadelphia, Pa.) and James Ford (Hopewell, Va.) will join the Bobcats’ quest for their first trip to the NCAA Tournament next season. Fri, 25 May 2012 04:00:00 GMT http://www.quinnipiacbobcats.com/sports/mbkb/2011-12/releases/20120529ayle5n 2012-05-25T04:00:00Z http://www.quinnipiacbobcats.com/sports/mbkb/2011-12/releases/20120524qti0i9 Former Quinnipiac University men’s basketball standout James Feldeine (New York, N.Y.) has extended his stay over in Spain, as the 6-foot-4 guard has signed a new contract with Club Baloncesto Fuenlabrada. Feldeine enjoyed two seasons with Leche Rio Breogan Lugo, but announced on Monday, May 21, 2012 that he will wear new colors for the next three years. Thu, 24 May 2012 04:00:00 GMT http://www.quinnipiacbobcats.com/sports/mbkb/2011-12/releases/20120524qti0i9 2012-05-24T04:00:00Z http://www.quinnipiacbobcats.com/sports/mbkb/2011-12/releases/20120501tyv2qy The Quinnipiac University men’s basketball team took some time away from their studies and traveled across town to Yalesville Elementary School in Wallingford, Conn. to take part in an afterschool program on Monday afternoon. Assistant Men’s Basketball Coach Sean Doherty and members of the team spoke to the several students about the importance of balancing education and athletics in preparation for college. Tue, 01 May 2012 04:00:00 GMT http://www.quinnipiacbobcats.com/sports/mbkb/2011-12/releases/20120501tyv2qy 2012-05-01T04:00:00Z http://www.quinnipiacbobcats.com/sports/mbkb/2011-12/releases/20120409dlyiki Quinnipiac University Men’s Basketball Assistant Coach Eric Eaton has been selected to attend the 2012 Villa 7 Consortium, presented by Virginia Commonwealth University and Nike on May 9-10, 2012. Held at the Nike Campus in Beaverton, Ore., and on VCU's campus in Richmond, Virginia, Villa 7 is a partnership between Virginia Commonwealth University's Center for Sport Leadership, VCU Athletics and Nike to bring together university athletic directors and the country’s elite assistant basketball coaches in an effort to prepare the next generation of college basketball leaders. Mon, 09 Apr 2012 04:00:00 GMT http://www.quinnipiacbobcats.com/sports/mbkb/2011-12/releases/20120409dlyiki 2012-04-09T04:00:00Z http://www.quinnipiacbobcats.com/sports/mbkb/2011-12/releases/20120321lgj2x3 Quinnipiac University men's basketball and the TD Bank Sports Center were featured in the Boston Globe on Tuesday, March 21, 2012. The story, written by Boston Globe Columnist Bob Ryan, highlights QU’s five-year old arena as the “showcase facility of New England.” Wed, 21 Mar 2012 04:00:00 GMT http://www.quinnipiacbobcats.com/sports/mbkb/2011-12/releases/20120321lgj2x3 2012-03-21T04:00:00Z http://www.quinnipiacbobcats.com/sports/mbkb/2011-12/releases/201203143fg7rd Senior James Johnson (Queens, N.Y.) finished with a team-high 16 points on Wednesday night, but the Quinnipiac University men's basketball team was eliminated from the College Basketball Invitational (CBI) with a 74-63 loss to Pennsylvania at The Palestra. The Bobcats conclude the 2011-12 campaign with an overall record of 18-13 and their third consecutive national postseason tournament appearance. Wed, 14 Mar 2012 04:00:00 GMT http://www.quinnipiacbobcats.com/sports/mbkb/2011-12/releases/201203143fg7rd 2012-03-14T04:00:00Z http://www.quinnipiacbobcats.com/sports/mbkb/2011-12/releases/20120314ivqg5a Quinnipiac University senior men's basketball guard James Johnson (Queens, N.Y.) and sophomore forward Ike Azotam (Boston, Mass.) have been named to the National Association of Basketball Coaches (NABC) All-District 18 Second Team, announced on Wednesday by the coaches of the association. Johnson takes the honor for the second straight year, while the award is the first for Azotam. Selected and voted on by member coaches of the NABC, these student-athletes represent the finest basketball players across America. The 240 student-athletes, from 24 districts, are eligible for the NABC Coaches’ Division I All-America teams, to be announced on Tuesday, March 20. Wed, 14 Mar 2012 04:00:00 GMT http://www.quinnipiacbobcats.com/sports/mbkb/2011-12/releases/20120314ivqg5a 2012-03-14T04:00:00Z http://www.quinnipiacbobcats.com/sports/mbkb/2011-12/releases/20120312mbjjep The Quinnipiac University men’s basketball team (18-13, 10-8 NEC) travels Philly to take on Pennsylvania in the College Basketball Invitational (CBI) First Round on Wednesday night. The second meeting between the two schools will tip-off at 7:30 p.m. with all the action taking place at the Cathedral of College Basketball, The Palestra. QU fell to LIU Brooklyn in the Northeast Conference Semifinals, while the Quakers were defeated in their regular-season finale to Princeton. This will be the Bobcats third national postseason appearance. Mon, 12 Mar 2012 04:00:00 GMT http://www.quinnipiacbobcats.com/sports/mbkb/2011-12/releases/20120312mbjjep 2012-03-12T04:00:00Z http://www.quinnipiacbobcats.com/sports/mbkb/2011-12/releases/201203111guill The Quinnipiac University men’s basketball team (18-13, 10-8 NEC) will make its third straight national postseason tournament appearance on Wednesday, March 14, 2012. The Bobcats have accepted a bid to the College Basketball Invitational (CBI) and will play Pennsylvania in the first round of the invite. The time has yet to be determined and will take place at historic Palestra in Philadelphia, Pa. Sun, 11 Mar 2012 05:00:00 GMT http://www.quinnipiacbobcats.com/sports/mbkb/2011-12/releases/201203111guill 2012-03-11T05:00:00Z http://www.quinnipiacbobcats.com/sports/mbkb/2011-12/releases/20120304wfsxsa Senior James Johnson (Queens, N.Y.) and sophomore Ike Azotam (Boston, Mass.) each scored 17 points apiece on Sunday night, but the Quinnipiac University men’s basketball team was outlasted by No. 1 LIU Brooklyn, 78-75, in the Northeast Conference Tournament Semifinals. With the loss, the Bobcats conclude the 2011-12 season with an 18-13 record, while the Blackbirds will make their second consecutive NEC Finals appearance on Wednesday night. Sun, 04 Mar 2012 05:00:00 GMT http://www.quinnipiacbobcats.com/sports/mbkb/2011-12/releases/20120304wfsxsa 2012-03-04T05:00:00Z http://www.quinnipiacbobcats.com/sports/mbkb/2011-12/releases/20120303sh0xtc The fifth-seeded Quinnipiac University men’s basketball team (18-12, 10-8 NEC) will challenge No. 1 LIU Brooklyn (23-8, 16-2 NEC) in the Northeast Conference Semifinals on Sunday evening. Tip-off is set for 6 p.m., with all the action available live on MSG and Fox College Sports (FCS). The Bobcats defeated No. 4 St. Francis (N.Y.) 80-72 on Thursday night, while LIU advanced with an 80-68 decision over No. 8 Sacred Heart. The Blackbirds took both regular season meetings from the Bobcats, but have yet to face QU at full strength. The return of junior forward Jamee Jackson undoubtedly changes LIU’s scouting report. Sat, 03 Mar 2012 05:00:00 GMT http://www.quinnipiacbobcats.com/sports/mbkb/2011-12/releases/20120303sh0xtc 2012-03-03T05:00:00Z http://www.quinnipiacbobcats.com/sports/mbkb/2011-12/releases/20120301y2z4tm Senior James Johnson (Queens, N.Y.) netted a game-high 22 points to become Quinnipiac’s Division I scoring leader on Thursday night, as the men’s basketball team went on the road and defeated St. Francis (N.Y.), 80-72, in the quarterfinals of the Northeast Conference Tournament. With the win, the Bobcats advance to take on LIU Brooklyn in the semifinals of the single-elimination playoff on Sunday evening. Thu, 01 Mar 2012 05:00:00 GMT http://www.quinnipiacbobcats.com/sports/mbkb/2011-12/releases/20120301y2z4tm 2012-03-01T05:00:00Z http://www.quinnipiacbobcats.com/sports/mbkb/2011-12/releases/2012022959fq20 With a wild conclusion to the end of the 2011-12 campaign, the Quinnipiac University men’s basketball team (17-12, 10-8 NEC) played its way into the fifth seed of the upcoming Northeast Conference Tournament. The Bobcats drew the much-anticipated 4/5 match-up of the single-elimination playoff, and will meet St. Francis (N.Y.) College on Thursday night in Brooklyn Heights, N.Y. The third meeting of the season between the two schools is set for 7 p.m. at the Pope Physical Education Center. Wed, 29 Feb 2012 05:00:00 GMT http://www.quinnipiacbobcats.com/sports/mbkb/2011-12/releases/2012022959fq20 2012-02-29T05:00:00Z http://www.quinnipiacbobcats.com/sports/mbkb/2011-12/releases/20120229qimtmm Sophomore Ike Azotam (Boston, Mass.) and senior James Johnson (Queens, N.Y.) were named to the Madness 2012 Northeast All-Conference Team, announced on Wednesday, February 29 by representatives of CollegeSportsMadness.com. Azotam was tabbed as one of the top five players in the conference with a selection to the First Team, while fellow teammate Johnson nabbed a slot on the Second Team. Wed, 29 Feb 2012 05:00:00 GMT http://www.quinnipiacbobcats.com/sports/mbkb/2011-12/releases/20120229qimtmm 2012-02-29T05:00:00Z http://www.quinnipiacbobcats.com/sports/mbkb/2011-12/releases/20120229vkgu11 The Northeast Conference released its All-Conference honorees on Tuesday morning, where three members of the Quinnipiac University men’s basketball team were recognized for their outstanding play this season. Senior James Johnson (Queens, N.Y.) and sophomore Ike Azotam (Boston, Mass.) earned selections to the NEC Second Team, while freshman Ousmane Drame (Boston, Mass.) was named to the All-Rookie Team. Wed, 29 Feb 2012 05:00:00 GMT http://www.quinnipiacbobcats.com/sports/mbkb/2011-12/releases/20120229vkgu11 2012-02-29T05:00:00Z http://www.quinnipiacbobcats.com/sports/mbkb/2011-12/releases/20120225hs8l4s The Quinnipiac University men’s basketball team honored its two senior class members James Johnson (Queens, N.Y.) and Kevin Tarca (Skillman, N.J.) in the best way possible on Saturday morning, as the Bobcats topped Robert Morris, 73-69, at the TD Bank Sports Center on Senior Day. In a contest that was featured nationally on ESPNU, Johnson matched a season-high with 28 points to help lock QU into the fifth seed of the upcoming Northeast Conference Tournament. Sat, 25 Feb 2012 05:00:00 GMT http://www.quinnipiacbobcats.com/sports/mbkb/2011-12/releases/20120225hs8l4s 2012-02-25T05:00:00Z http://www.quinnipiacbobcats.com/sports/mbkb/2011-12/releases/201202244wk4tl The Quinnipiac University men’s basketball team (16-12, 9-8 NEC) squares off against NEC rival Robert Morris on Saturday morning. The Bobcats will look to replicate the first meeting between the two schools, as QU went out to Pennsylvania and escaped with a thrilling victory. Prior to the 11:02 a.m. tip-off on Lender Court, the QU men’s basketball program will honor several seniors for their hard work and dedication to Quinnipiac. The game will be broadcasted live on ESPNU and ESPN3. Fri, 24 Feb 2012 05:00:00 GMT http://www.quinnipiacbobcats.com/sports/mbkb/2011-12/releases/201202244wk4tl 2012-02-24T05:00:00Z http://www.quinnipiacbobcats.com/sports/mbkb/2011-12/releases/20120223vuy8x6 A strong first half paved the path to a victory on Thursday night, as the Quinnipiac University men’s basketball team snapped a two-game slide with a big triumph over Saint Francis (Pa.), 77-44, at the TD Bank Sports Center. With the win, the Bobcats improve to 16-12 overall and climb back over the .500 mark in conference play (9-8). Thu, 23 Feb 2012 05:00:00 GMT http://www.quinnipiacbobcats.com/sports/mbkb/2011-12/releases/20120223vuy8x6 2012-02-23T05:00:00Z http://www.quinnipiacbobcats.com/sports/mbkb/2011-12/releases/20120222eqxswf The Quinnipiac University men’s basketball team (15-12, 8-8 NEC) will compete in its final regular-season action this weekend at the TD Bank Sports Center. The Bobcats welcome the two Pennsylvania teams to Hamden, beginning with the Red Flash of Saint Francis (Pa.) (6-21, 5-11 NEC) on Thursday night. The 7 p.m. tilt serves as a rematch from earlier this year, where the Red Flash captured a mere three-point triumph in Loretto, Pa. Wed, 22 Feb 2012 05:00:00 GMT http://www.quinnipiacbobcats.com/sports/mbkb/2011-12/releases/20120222eqxswf 2012-02-22T05:00:00Z http://www.quinnipiacbobcats.com/sports/mbkb/2011-12/releases/20120218l1lhgf Freshmen Zaid Hearst (Bethesda, Md.) and Ousmane Drame (Boston, Mass.) each cashed in with career-high point totals on Saturday evening, but the Quinnipiac University men's basketball team was defeated by the NEC's top-ranked team in LIU Brooklyn, 99-89, at the Wellness Center in Brooklyn, N.Y. With the loss, the Bobcats descend to 15-12 overall and 8-8 in the Northeast Conference, while the Blackbirds improve to 21-7, 15-1 in the league. Sat, 18 Feb 2012 05:00:00 GMT http://www.quinnipiacbobcats.com/sports/mbkb/2011-12/releases/20120218l1lhgf 2012-02-18T05:00:00Z http://www.quinnipiacbobcats.com/sports/mbkb/2011-12/releases/20120217yfvhdi The Quinnipiac University men’s basketball team (15-11, 8-7 NEC) will make its final regular-season travel arrangements on Saturday evening. The Bobcats are set for LIU Brooklyn (20-7, 14-1 NEC), the Northeast Conference’s top ranked team, at the Wellness, Recreation and Athletic Center in Brooklyn, N.Y. Earlier in the season, the Blackbirds edged the Bobcats in an action-packed thriller. Tip-off for game two of the series is slated for 4:30 p.m. Fri, 17 Feb 2012 05:00:00 GMT http://www.quinnipiacbobcats.com/sports/mbkb/2011-12/releases/20120217yfvhdi 2012-02-17T05:00:00Z http://www.quinnipiacbobcats.com/sports/mbkb/2011-12/releases/20120216qjrps5 The Quinnipiac University men's basketball team dropped a Northeast Conference match-up to St. Francis (N.Y.), 64-56, at the TD Bank Sports Center on Thursday night. With the loss, the Bobcats fall to 15-11 overall and 8-7 in league play, while the Terriers improve to 14-12, 11-4 in the NEC. Thu, 16 Feb 2012 05:00:00 GMT http://www.quinnipiacbobcats.com/sports/mbkb/2011-12/releases/20120216qjrps5 2012-02-16T05:00:00Z http://www.quinnipiacbobcats.com/sports/mbkb/2011-12/releases/20120214dgj07i Quinnipiac University Forward Ike Azotam has been named the College Sports Madness NEC Men’s Basketball Player of the Week for his exceptional performance on the hardwood last week. College Sports Madness identifies the highest impact players nationally and from each conference in a weekly feature. Azotam led the Bobcats to a perfect 2-0 record, leading the team in rebounding and field goal percentage. Tue, 14 Feb 2012 05:00:00 GMT http://www.quinnipiacbobcats.com/sports/mbkb/2011-12/releases/20120214dgj07i 2012-02-14T05:00:00Z http://www.quinnipiacbobcats.com/sports/mbkb/2011-12/releases/20120214ymsgia With its sweep of Central Connecticut State, the Quinnipiac University men’s basketball team (15-10, 8-6 NEC) clinched a berth in the NEC Tournament and moved to 6-1 over its last seven games. The Bobcats are anxiously awaiting their next opponent, St. Francis (N.Y.) College (13-12, 10-4 NEC), as QU looks for redemption after suffering a one-point loss in their first encounter. The Terriers enter this match-up with a two-game cushion over the Bobcats in the standings, setting up a crucial showdown on Thursday night. Tue, 14 Feb 2012 05:00:00 GMT http://www.quinnipiacbobcats.com/sports/mbkb/2011-12/releases/20120214ymsgia 2012-02-14T05:00:00Z http://www.quinnipiacbobcats.com/sports/mbkb/2011-12/releases/20120213xkprad Freshman forward Ousmane Drame (Boston, Mass.) of the Quinnipiac University men’s basketball team has been tabbed the Choice Hotels/NEC Rookie of the Week, announced on Monday, February 13, 2012 by the league office. Drame, who led the Bobcats to a perfect 2-0 week, earned his third overall award this season. Mon, 13 Feb 2012 05:00:00 GMT http://www.quinnipiacbobcats.com/sports/mbkb/2011-12/releases/20120213xkprad 2012-02-13T05:00:00Z http://www.quinnipiacbobcats.com/sports/mbkb/2011-12/releases/20120212sbnrhd James Johnson (Queens, N.Y.) tossed in a team-high 20 points on Sunday afternoon to lead the Quinnipiac University men's basketball team over Central Connecticut State University, 67-59, at Detrick Gymnasium. With the win, the Bobcats improve to 15-10 and 8-6 in the league, while the Blue Devils fall to 10-14, 7-7 in the NEC. Sun, 12 Feb 2012 05:00:00 GMT http://www.quinnipiacbobcats.com/sports/mbkb/2011-12/releases/20120212sbnrhd 2012-02-12T05:00:00Z http://www.quinnipiacbobcats.com/sports/mbkb/2011-12/releases/20120125fsuwu5 Quinnipiac University men's basketball student-athlete Marquis Barnett (Queens, N.Y.) will appear on SportsNet New York TV (SNY) on Friday, February 10 at 10:30 p.m. Barnett will be featured on ‘Geico SportsNite,’ a sports segment that delivers the latest news, scores, highlights, stories and analysis to all New York sports fans. Reporter Carly Lindsay recently sat down with the 6-foot-8 forward to discuss his transition from a difficult childhood to a new home at QU. Fri, 10 Feb 2012 05:00:00 GMT http://www.quinnipiacbobcats.com/sports/mbkb/2011-12/releases/20120125fsuwu5 2012-02-10T05:00:00Z http://www.quinnipiacbobcats.com/sports/mbkb/2011-12/releases/20120210qu2gse The Quinnipiac University men’s basketball team (14-10, 7-6 NEC) opened NEC Rivalry Week on a high note, as the Bobcats captured a comfortable home-win against Central Connecticut State University (10-13, 7-6 NEC) on Wednesday night. QU, now winners in five of their last six games, sits in a two-way tie with the Blue Devils for sixth place in the league standings. The deadlock won’t remain for long though, as the Bobcats will head to Detrick Gymnasium on Sunday for the backend of the two-game series. Tip-off is set for 12 p.m. with all the action live on MSG. Fri, 10 Feb 2012 05:00:00 GMT http://www.quinnipiacbobcats.com/sports/mbkb/2011-12/releases/20120210qu2gse 2012-02-10T05:00:00Z http://www.quinnipiacbobcats.com/sports/mbkb/2011-12/releases/20120209mhz4qa Quinnipiac University Men's Basketball Head Coach Tom Moore will appear on ESPN Radio’s ‘The Drive’ at 6 p.m. on Thursday, February 9, a weekly segment on ESPN Radio 1410/1300 AM. The show airs every night from 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. Thu, 09 Feb 2012 05:00:00 GMT http://www.quinnipiacbobcats.com/sports/mbkb/2011-12/releases/20120209mhz4qa 2012-02-09T05:00:00Z http://www.quinnipiacbobcats.com/sports/mbkb/2011-12/releases/20120208m9pjbs Three players finished with double-figures in the scoring column on Wednesday night, as the Quinnipiac University men’s basketball team cruised past intrastate rival Central Connecticut State University, 72-44, at the TD Bank Sports Center. With the win, the Bobcats leap over the Blue Devils into fifth place in the Northeast Conference standings. QU improves to 14-10 overall and 7-6 in the league, and has now defeated CCSU in six straight meetings. Wed, 08 Feb 2012 05:00:00 GMT http://www.quinnipiacbobcats.com/sports/mbkb/2011-12/releases/20120208m9pjbs 2012-02-08T05:00:00Z