2011-12 Men's Basketball News
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Lynx student-athletes honored at 2012 banquetApril 30, 2012Lesley's 180 student-athletes were recognized and award-winners were honored at the Lynx 2011-12 Athletics Banquet.
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Sanchez named All-NECC First TeamFebruary 27, 2012Senior guard John Sanchez has been named All-NECC First Team for a second straight season, the league announced this afternoon.
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Lynx drop regular season finale to Eagles, 76-67February 18, 2012Kris Bennett led all players with 16 rebounds, but Lesley dropped its regular season finale at Daniel Webster on Saturday.
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Lynx can't cap fervent comeback, fall 72-61 to VikingsFebruary 16, 2012Lesley erased a 17-point deficit to take a four-point lead, but couldn't hold on against visiting Salem State on Senior Night in Cambridge. John Sanchez led the Lynx with 19 points.
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Lynx take to the air to sink MarinersFebruary 14, 2012Lesley shot 13-25 for a scorching 52 percent from three-point range, including 4-9 from Bryant Itonyo in the Lynx 83-68 win over Mitchell.
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Undefeated Hawks coast on Senior Night, 89-57February 09, 2012Lesley's Alex Perez came off the bench for a career night, but Becker opened up a 51-25 halftime lead in coasting to an 89-57 win over the visiting Lynx Thursday night.
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Sanchez named to D3hoops.com Team of the WeekFebruary 07, 2012A day after earning New England Collegiate Conference Player of the Week, John Sanchez has been named to the D3hoops.com Team of the Week, a national accolade lauding the top performer at every position.
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Second half cold spell haunts Lynx in 71-59 lossFebruary 07, 2012Kris Bennett led the team with 12 points and seven rebounds, but Lesley went 7:52 without a field goal in the Lynx 71-59 loss at Regis on Tuesday night.
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With career week, Sanchez again earns NECC Player of the WeekFebruary 06, 2012Lesley's John Sanchez was named NECC Player of the Week for a second week in a row following a week that included a buzzer-beating jumper, a road win at the league's No. 2 team, his 1,000th career point and a 3-0 week for the Lynx.
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Sanchez scores 1,000th as Lynx stave off Mountaineers, 85-73February 04, 2012Lesley guard John Sanchez scored point No. 1,000 for his career and a team-high 25 on the night as Lesley topped Southern Vermont, 85-73, for a third straight win.
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Sanchez game-winner lifts Lynx to 69-67 win over PSUJanuary 31, 2012A day after being named NECC Player of the Week, John Sanchez knocked down a game-winning jumper with three seconds left to beat visiting Plymouth State, 69-67.
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Join Lynx hoops for "Green Out" this Saturday at 7 p.m.January 30, 2012Join the Lesley men's basketball team for raffles, giveaways and a celebration of school spirit at its "Green Out" game vs. Southern Vermont on Saturday, February 4 at 7:00 p.m.
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John Sanchez named NECC Player of the WeekJanuary 30, 2012Lesley point guard John Sanchez has been named NECC Player of the Week after averaging 23 points over three games on the week.
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Sanchez shines, but Lynx can't keep lead at ElmsJanuary 28, 2012Lesley overcame a 12-point first half deficit to take a two-point second half lead, but could not hold on against host Elms, falling 73-68. John Sanchez led all scorers with 29, his second game with as many points.
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Sanchez's superb second sinks MarinersJanuary 26, 2012John Sanchez exploded for a career-high 30 points, 21 in the second half, as Lesley overcame a seven-point second half deficit in besting Mitchell by the score of 73-67.
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Second half three-point attack distances WildcatsJanuary 24, 2012Bryant Itonyo hit all three of the team’s three-pointers in finishing with a team-high 11 points in Lesley's 61-35 loss to Wheelock.
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Lynx lose battle of the boards in setback to BeckerJanuary 21, 2012Lesley was outrebounded 36-23 in its 83-55 loss to Becker Saturday night. John Sanchez led the Lynx with 16 points.
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Lynx shoot to a third straight win, 75-62 over Daniel WebsterJanuary 17, 2012Lesley shot 12-26 from three-point range, hitting 8-14 in opening up a 10-point halftime lead in its 75-62 win over visiting Daniel Webster Tuesday night.
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Kaufman's record effort leads Lynx to second straight NECC winJanuary 14, 2012Mike Kaufman set a Lesley record with eight three-pointers, hitting 8-10 from downtown in the Lynx 59-52 win at Southern Vermont.
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Itonyo, team defense lift Lynx in 64-50 win over NewburyJanuary 10, 2012Senior Bryant Itonyo connected on 6-11 shooting from three-point range for 18 points in leading the Lynx to a 64-50 win over visiting Newbury.
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Blazers zip past Lynx, 68-49January 07, 2012Kris Bennett shot 5-6 from the floor and led the Lynx with 12 points and seven rebounds in Lesley's 68-49 loss to Elms on Saturday.
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Lesley Athletics 2011 Year in ReviewDecember 28, 2011With four teams competing in NCAA Tournament play and three others opening inaugural seasons as NCAA sports, here's a look at one of the most successful years in the history of the Lynx in our 2011 Year in Review.
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Bennett dunk chosen as finalist for ECAC Play of the WeekDecember 13, 2011Kris Bennett's two-handed, and-one facial has been chosen as a finalist for ECAC Play of the Week. Click inside to vote for Bennett! Voting ends Thursday at 8 a.m.
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Pride snatch come-from-behind win in OT thrillerDecember 10, 2011Lesley led 40-28 with under 13:00 to play, but Regis' defense fueled a comeback in its 56-54 victory. John Sanchez led all scorers with 15 points.
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Sharp shooting powers Nighthawks past Sanchez, LynxDecember 06, 2011In spite of a game-high 19 points from senior guard John Sanchez, Lesley fell 67-58 in its NECC opener at Newbury, which shot a scorching 42 percent from three-point range.
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Sanchez, Lynx roll past Naz, 66-58December 05, 2011Lesley used an 8-0 game-opening run in earning a 66-58 win over visiting Eastern Nazarene in non-conference men’s basketball action on Monday. John Sanchez led all players with 24 points on a perfect 10-10 shooting at the line.
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Lynx Fall To No. 9 MITDecember 03, 2011The Lynx fell to No. 9 MIT Saturday afternoon, as four Engineers scored double figures in the 92-52 non-conference loss.
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Lynx host local rival Tufts tonight at 8November 29, 2011Tuesday's game matches a pair of 2-1 teams coming off in-season tournament championships as local foe Tufts University visits BB&N at 8 p.m.
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Tufts outlasts Lesley in intercity shootoutNovember 29, 2011The Jumbos hit seven first-half three-pointers and overcame seven second-half threes from the Lynx as Lesley's comeback fell short in an 87-75 loss to Tufts. Matt Gibson shot 3-4 from distance for Lesley.
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Lynx outshoot Canton, win New England College Tip-OffNovember 19, 2011Lesley's John Sanchez scored a game-high 21 points in the Lynx 66-53 victory over SUNY-Canton to win the New England College Tip-Off Tournament.