2017-18 Men's Basketball News
Zach Tavitian Competing for Armenia at FIBA U20 European Championships in Bulgaria
July 13, 2018
SPRINGFIELD, Mass. (July 13, 2018) – Rising sophomore forward Zach Tavitian (Milford, Conn.) of the Western New England University men’s basketball team is competing for the Armenian national team at the FIBA U20 European Championships in Sofia, Bulgaria over the next ten days.
Zach Tavitian Receives Fifth CCC Rookie of the Week Award
February 20, 2018
SPRINGFIELD, Mass. (February 20, 2018) – For the fifth time this season, Western New England University freshman forward Zach Tavitian (Milford, Conn.) has been named the Commonwealth Coast Conference (CCC) Men’s Basketball Rookie of the Week, the league office announced on Tuesday.
Western New England Falls to No. 22 Nichols in CCC Quarterfinals, 100-68
February 20, 2018
DUDLEY, Mass. (February 20, 2018) – Eighth-seeded Western New England University was eliminated from the Commonwealth Coast Conference (CCC) Men’s Basketball Tournament with an 100-68 loss to top-seeded and No. 22 ranked Nichols College on Tuesday night at the Nichols Athletic Center.
Pettway Earns All-CCC Second Team Honors, Tavitian Named CCC Rookie of the Year
February 19, 2018
SPRINGFIELD, Mass. (February 19, 2018) – Junior guard Mikey Pettway (Bridgeport, Conn.) and freshman forward Zach Tavitian (Milford, Conn.) of the Western New England University men’s basketball team were both recognized when the Commonwealth Coast Conference (CCC) announced its major award winners and All-CCC selections on Monday afternoon.
Western New England Overpowers UNE on Senior Day, 111-89
February 17, 2018
SPRINGFIELD, Mass. (February 17, 2018) – Seven Golden Bears posted double-figure scoring efforts as Western New England University registered a 111-89 victory over the University of New England on Saturday afternoon in Commonwealth Coast Conference (CCC) men’s basketball action at the Alumni Healthful Living Center.
Wentworth Rallies Past Western New England in Overtime, 67-64
February 13, 2018
BOSTON, Mass. (February 13, 2018) – The Wentworth Institute of Technology men’s basketball team rallied past Western New England University in overtime, 67-64, on Tuesday night in Commonwealth Coast Conference (CCC) action at Tansey Gymnasium.
Zach Tavitian Collects Fourth CCC Rookie of the Week Honor
February 12, 2018
SPRINGFIELD, Mass. (February 12, 2018) – Freshman forward Zach Tavitian (Milford, Conn.) of the Western New England University men’s basketball team has been named the Commonwealth Coast Conference (CCC) Rookie of the Week for the fourth time this season, the league office announced on Monday afternoon.
Western New England Falters Late in 73-61 Loss to Nichols
February 10, 2018
SPRINGFIELD, Mass. (February 2, 2018) – The Western New England University men’s basketball team was held scoreless over the final five minutes of regulation in a 73-61 loss to Nichols College on Saturday afternoon in Commonwealth Coast Conference (CCC) action at the Alumni Healthful Living Center.
Golden Bears Use Second Half Run to Defeat Curry, 78-60
February 08, 2018
MILTON, Mass. (February 8, 2018) – The Western New England University men’s basketball team posted a 15-0 run midway through the second half on its way to a 78-60 victory over Curry College on Thursday evening in Commonwealth Coast Conference (CCC) action at Katz Gymnasium.
EJ Day Named CCC Rookie of the Week
February 05, 2018
SPRINGFIELD, Mass. (February 5, 2018) – Freshman guard EJ Day (Norwalk, Conn.) of the Western New England University men’s basketball team has been named the Commonwealth Coast Conference (CCC) Rookie of the Week, the league office announced on Monday afternoon.
Western New England Overcomes Second Half Deficit Before Falling to Gordon, 84-77
February 03, 2018
WENHAM, Mass. (February 3, 2018) – The Western New England University men’s basketball team erased a 16-point second half deficit before eventually falling to Gordon College, 84-77, on Saturday afternoon in Commonwealth Coast Conference (CCC) action at the Bennett Center.
Western New England Tops Dean 91-79 in Non-Conference Action
February 01, 2018
SPRINGFIELD, Mass. (February 1, 2018) – The Western New England University men's basketball team wrapped up its non-conference schedule with a 91-79 victory over Dean College on Thursday evening at the Alumni Healthful Living Center.
Gulls Shoot Past Golden Bears, 92-85
January 30, 2018
SPRINGFIELD, Mass. (January 30, 2018) – Endicott College used a strong second half offensive performance to pick up a 92-85 win over Western New England University on Tuesday evening in Commonwealth Coast Conference (CCC) men’s basketball action at the Alumni Healthful Living Center.
Salve Regina Overtakes Western New England Down the Stretch for 71-67 Win
January 27, 2018
NEWPORT, R.I. (January 27, 2018) – The Salve Regina University men’s basketball team outscored Western New England University 24-9 over the final ten and a half minutes of regulation on its way to a 71-67 win on Saturday afternoon in Commonwealth Coast Conference (CCC) action at Rodgers Recreation Center.
Hawks Pull Away from Golden Bears in Second Half for 81-58 Win
January 24, 2018
SPRINGFIELD, Mass. (January 24, 2018) – The Roger Williams University men’s basketball team used a strong second half performance to earn an 81-58 victory over Western New England University on Wednesday evening in Commonwealth Coast Conference (CCC) action at the Campus Recreation Center.
Western New England Posts Wire-to-Wire Win over Eastern Nazarene, 92-81
January 20, 2018
SPRINGFIELD, Mass. (January 20, 2018) – The Western New England University men’s basketball team established a 17-point halftime lead and held off a late Eastern Nazarene College rally to earn a 92-81 victory over the Lions on Saturday afternoon in Commonwealth Coast Conference (CCC) action at the Alumni Healthful Living Center.