2018-19 Men's Basketball News

Senior Mikey Pettway finished with 22 points & 9 assists in Western New England's CCC semifinal loss to Nichols on Thursday. (Photo by Chris Marion)
No. 15 Nichols Rallies to Edge Western New England in CCC Semifinals, 87-79

February 21, 2019

DUDLEY, Mass. (February 21, 2019) – The top-seeded and No. 15 nationally ranked Nichols College men’s basketball team overcame a ten-point halftime deficit to claim an 87-79 win over fifth-seeded Western New England University on Thursday night in the semifinal round of the Commonwealth Coast Conference (CCC) Tournament at the Nichols Athletic Center.

Mikey Pettway recorded 34 points, 12 rebounds & 3 assists in Western New England's 70-65 CCC Tournament Quarterfinal victory over Endicott on Tuesday night. (Photo by Rachael Margossian)
Western New England Earns 70-65 Road Victory over Endicott in CCC Quarterfinals

February 19, 2019

BEVERLY, Mass. (February 19, 2019) – The fifth-seeded Western New England University men’s basketball team earned its first win in the Commonwealth Coast Conference (CCC) Tournament in over a decade with a 70-65 victory over fourth-seeded Endicott College in the quarterfinal round on Tuesday night at MacDonald Gymnasium.

Pettway & McGuire Earn All-CCC Accolades
Pettway & McGuire Earn All-CCC Accolades

February 18, 2019

SPRINGFIELD, Mass. (February 18, 2019) – Senior guard Mikey Pettway (Bridgeport, Conn.) and junior guard Mike McGuire (Garden City, N.Y.) 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 teams on Monday afternoon.

Mike McGuire scored a team-high 19 points in Western New England's 88-73 loss to Roger Williams on Saturday. (Photo by Rachael Margossian)
Golden Bears Drop Regular Season Finale to Roger Williams, 88-73

February 16, 2019

BRISTOL, R.I. (February 16, 2019) – The Western New England University men’s basketball team dropped its regular season finale to Roger Williams University, 88-73, on Saturday afternoon in Commonwealth Coast Conference (CCC) action at the RWU Campus Rec Center.

Senior guard Mikey Pettway recorded 29 points, 9 rebounds, 7 assists & 4 steals in Western New England's 104-76 victory over Endicott on Wednesday night. (Photo by Rachael Margossian)
Dominant Second Half Powers Western New England to 104-76 Triumph over Endicott

February 13, 2019

SPRINGFIELD, Mass. (February 13, 2019) – The Western New England University men’s basketball team shot 61.8 percent from the field in the second half and outscored Endicott College 53-31 over the final 20 minutes to claim a 104-76 victory over the Gulls on Wednesday night in Commonwealth Coast Conference (CCC) action at the Alumni Healthful Living Center.

Tim Reilly finished with 19 points, 5 assists & 4 rebounds in Western New England's 93-80 win over Salve Regina on Tuesday night. (Photo by Rachael Margossian)
Golden Bears Withstand Late Rally to Earn 93-80 Victory over Salve Regina

February 05, 2019

NEWPORT, R.I. (February 5, 2019) – The Western New England University men’s basketball team held off Salve Regina University down the stretch to earn a 93-80 victory over the Seahawks on Tuesday night in Commonwealth Coast Conference (CCC) action at Rodgers Recreation Center.

Western New England Cruises to 98-62 Senior Day Win over Curry
Western New England Cruises to 98-62 Senior Day Win over Curry

February 02, 2019

SPRINGFIELD, Mass. (February 2, 2019) – The Western New England University men’s basketball team cruised to a 98-62 senior day victory over Curry College on Saturday afternoon in Commonwealth Coast Conference (CCC) action at the Alumni Healthful Living Center.

Zach Tavitian posted his first double-double of the season (11 points, 10 rebounds) in Western New England's 82-63 loss to Nichols on Wednesday. (Photo by Chris Marion)
No. 24 Nichols Holds off Western New England, 82-63

January 30, 2019

DUDLEY, Mass. (January 30, 2019) – The No. 24 nationally ranked Nichols College men’s basketball team pulled away in the second half to claim an 82-63 victory over Western New England University on Wednesday night in Commonwealth Coast Conference (CCC) action at the Nichols Athletic Center.

Alex Sikorski scored a game-high 21 points in Western New England's 104-88 win over UNE on Saturday. (Photo by Rachael Margossian)
Western New England Rides First Half Offensive Outburst to 104-88 Victory at UNE

January 26, 2019

BIDDEFORD, Maine (January 26, 2019) – The Western New England University men’s basketball team opened up a 65-36 halftime advantage on its way to a 104-88 triumph over the University of New England on Saturday afternoon in Commonwealth Coast Conference (CCC) action at Harold Alfond Forum.

Junior Mike McGuire was among five double-figure scorers with 18 points in Western New England's 97-79 win over Wentworth on Tuesday. (Photo by Rachael Margossian)
Strong Second Half Lifts Western New England to 97-79 Victory over Wentworth

January 22, 2019

SPRINGFIELD, Mass. (January 22, 2019) – A strong second half performance lifted the Western New England University men’s basketball team to a 97-79 victory over Wentworth Institute of Technology on Tuesday night in Commonwealth Coast Conference (CCC) action at the Alumni Healthful Living Center.

Senior guard Mikey Pettway finished with 24 points, seven assists & four rebounds in Western New England's 94-88 win over Gordon on Saturday. (Photo by Chris Marion)
Western New England Defeats Gordon 94-88, Snapping Scots' 15-Game Winning Streak

January 19, 2019

SPRINGFIELD, Mass. – The Western New England University men's basketball team took down Gordon College 94-88 on Saturday afternoon at the Alumni Healthful Livi

Sophomore Zach Tavitian finished with 16 points in Western New England's 91-77 loss to Suffolk on Monday night. (Photo by Rachael Margossian)
Suffolk Shoots Past Western New England in Overtime, 91-77

January 14, 2019

SPRINGFIELD, Mass. (January 14, 2019) – The Suffolk University men’s basketball team outscored Western New England University 17-3 in overtime to claim a 91-77 victory over the Golden Bears on Monday night in non-conference action at the Alumni Healthful Living Center.

Freshman Antonio Brancato scored a season-high 25 points in Western New England's 101-74 win at Curry on Saturday. (Photo by Chris Marion)
Western New England Pulls Away in Second Half En Route to 101-74 Victory at Curry

January 12, 2019

MILTON, Mass. (January 12, 2019) – The Western New England University men’s basketball team used a dominant second half performance to pull away from Curry College and earn a 101-74 victory over the Colonels on Saturday afternoon in Commonwealth Coast Conference (CCC) action at Katz Gymnasium.

Mikey Pettway scored a team-high 16 points in Western New England's 77-70 loss to Salve Regina on Thursday. (Photo by Chris Marion)
Western New England Defeated by Salve Regina, 77-70

January 10, 2019

SPRINGFIELD, Mass. (January 10, 2019) – The Salve Regina University men’s basketball team hit key shots down the stretch to claim a 77-70 win over Western New England University on Thursday night in Commonwealth Coast Conference (CCC) action at the Alumni Healthful Living Center.

Freshman Antonio Brancato scored a season-high 23 points in Western New England's 99-96 loss to Nichols on Tuesday. (Photo by Rachael Margossian)
Western New England's Comeback Effort Falls Short in 99-96 Loss to Nichols

January 08, 2019

SPRINGFIELD, Mass. – The Western New England men's basketball team fell to CCC foe Nichols College in a 99-96 battle on Tuesday night at the Alumni Healthful Living Center.