Hammel Honored by the New England Patriots Charitable Foundation
FOXBORO, Mass. - Merrimack College head coach Bert Hammel was honored by the New England Patriots Charitable Foundation for his dedication, success and commitment to the Academic Basketball Awareness (ABA) camp, which he founded in 1981.
April 3, 2009
Duncan Named ECAC First-Team All-Star
NORTH ANDOVER, MA – Junior All-American Darren Duncan was named to the ECAC All-Star first team.
March 26, 2009
Hagerstown native Mency reaches 1,000 points in just two seasons at Merrimack
Dee Mency is a man in motion. Nowadays in college basketball, that is a product of the style of offense most teams play. Read more of Bob Parasiliti's article by clicking here.
March 24, 2009
Duncan Earns All-American Honors by NABC
NORTH ANDOVER, MA – Darren Duncan earned his second All-American nod in as many days as he was named to the 2009 State Farm Division II All-American men’s basketball team by the National Association of Basketball Coaches.
March 23, 2009
Darren Duncan Named Third Team All-American by Daktronics
NORTH ANDOVER, MA - Junior captain Darren Duncan was named a third-team All-American by Daktronics Monday.
March 22, 2009
Five Boro Sports: Duncan, former CK star, excels at Merrimack College
Darren Duncan might be the best point guard in college basketball that you have never heard of. Read more of Theo Rabinowitz's article on the Bob Cousy award finalist.
March 15, 2009
Men's Basketball Battles Again with Bentley with Regional Final Berth on the Line
BROOKVILLE, NY - The Merrimack men's basketball team takes on Bentley University in the regional semifinals Sunday at 5 p.m. A free webcast is available.
March 15, 2009
Men’s Basketball Falls in Double Overtime Thriller 79-76 to Bentley
BROOKVILLE, NY – Jason Westrol hit a three-pointer with two seconds remaining, giving Bentley the thrilling 79-76 double overtime victory over Merrimack Sunday in the NCAA regional semifinals.
March 14, 2009
Men’s Basketball Advances to Semifinals with 86-84 OT Win over Lowell
BROOKVILLE, NY – Behind double-doubles and 25 points each from Darren Duncan and Darin Mency, the Merrimack men’s basketball team defeated third-ranked UMass Lowell 86-84 in the regional quarterfinals Saturday.
March 13, 2009
Merrimack Battles with Lowell in NCAA Tournament
BROOKVILLE, NY - The Merrimack men's basketball team makes its seventh NCAA appearance Saturday against rival UMass Lowell at noon at C.W. Post. A free webcast and live stats are available.
March 13, 2009
Eagle Tribune: Merrimack facing familiar foe
NORTH ANDOVER — It was a long week for Merrimack basketball head coach Bert Hammel. Click here to read more of Mike McMahon's column.
March 11, 2009
Darren Duncan Named First Team All-Region by Daktronics
NORTH ANDOVER, MA – Darren Duncan was named to the first team All-East Region squad by Daktronics Wednesday.
March 9, 2009
Men's Basketball Returns to NCAA Tournament; Warriors Face Lowell Saturday at 12 p.m.
NORTH ANDOVER, MA – For the second straight season, the Merrimack men’s basketball team was selected to the NCAA tournament.
March 3, 2009
Men’s Basketball Upset by Assumption 83-77 in NE-10 Quarters
NORTH ANDOVER, MA – The Merrimack men’s basketball team led by as much as 14, but Assumption fought back to defeat the Warriors 83-77 Tuesday night at the Volpe Gym in the Northeast-10 Quarterfinals.
March 2, 2009
Monday’s Men’s Basketball Quarterfinal Game Postponed Until Tuesday
NORTH ANDOVER, MA – Tonight’s scheduled men’s basketball quarterfinal game has been rescheduled for Tuesday night at 7 p.m. at the Volpe Gym.
February 27, 2009
Duncan, Mency, Mack Named to Northeast-10 All-Conference Team
SOUTH EASTON, MA – Darren Duncan, Dee Mency and Wayne Mack each earned Northeast-10 All-Conference honors Friday.
February 24, 2009
Men’s Basketball Clinches First Round Bye with 74-63 Win over New Haven
NORTH ANDOVER, MA – The Merrimack men’s basketball team overcame an 11-point second half deficit to rally for the 74-63 win over New Haven Tuesday night to clinch a first-round bye in the Northeast-10 Tournament.
February 23, 2009
Athletic Department Gears Up for Push-Up Showdown on Tuesday
Sponsored by the Student Athlete Advisory Committee, the Merrimack Athletic Department will host the inaugural Push-Up Showdown at halftime of the men’s basketball game against New Haven on February 24 with all proceeds benefiting the Make-A-Wish Foundation.
February 21, 2009
Men’s Basketball Rolls to 87-61 Win over SCSU
NORTH ANDOVER, MA – The Merrimack men’s basketball team won its fourth straight game Saturday, defeating Southern Connecticut 87-61 at the Volpe Gym.
February 18, 2009
Men’s Basketball Cruises to 85-54 Win over Saint Rose
ALBANY, NY – The Merrimack men’s basketball team continued its push for a first-round bye in the conference tournament, winning its third straight game, 85-54 over the College of Saint Rose Wednesday night.
February 14, 2009
Men’s Basketball Downs Pace 85-71
PLEASANTVILLE, NJ – The Merrimack men’s basketball team, ranked fifth in the east region, picked up its second straight win with an 85-71 victory over Pace University Saturday afternoon.
February 10, 2009
Men’s Basketball Cruises to 86-47 Win over Franklin Pierce
NORTH ANDOVER, MA. – The Merrimack men’s basketball team snapped a three-game losing streak, cruising to an 86-47 victory over Franklin Pierce Tuesday night at the Volpe Gym.
February 7, 2009
Men’s Basketball Edged by Lowell 77-72
NORTH ANDOVER, MA. – In front of a near capacity crowd at the Volpe Gym, the Merrimack men’s basketball team was edged by UMass Lowell 77-72 Saturday afternoon in a game filled with conference and regional implications.
February 5, 2009
Darren Duncan Named a Finalist for the Bob Cousy Award
NORTH ANDOVER, MA. – Junior captain Darren Duncan has been named a finalist for the prestigious Bob Cousy Award given to the top collegiate male basketball point guard in the country.
February 4, 2009
Men’s Basketball Edged by Southern N.H. 77-73
MANCHESTER, NH – The Merrimack men’s basketball team shot just 7-for-31 in the second half losing to Southern New Hampshire 77-73 Wednesday night at the SNHU Fieldhouse.
January 31, 2009
Men’s Basketball Edged by Bentley in First Place Showdown
WALTHAM, MA – Darren Duncan scored 23 points and added nine assists, but the Merrimack men’s basketball team was edged by Bentley University 86-79 Saturday afternoon in a first place showdown at the Dana Center.
January 29, 2009
Men’s Basketball Earns #4 Seed in First Regional Rankings
NORTH ANDOVER, MA. – The Merrimack men’s basketball team is ranked fourth in the east region in the debut of the 2008-09 NCAA Division II Men’s Basketball Regional Rankings.
January 25, 2009
Men’s Basketball Rebounds with 90-62 Win over Pace
NORTH ANDOVER, MA. – The Merrimack men’s basketball team bounced back Sunday with a 90-62 victory over Pace University to move back into second place in the Northeast-10.
January 24, 2009
Rudowitz’s Buzzer Beater Gives Stonehill 73-72 Win
NORTH ANDOVER, MA. – A.J. Rudowitz’s buzzer-beater from just outside the free throw line gave 13th-ranked Stonehill the 73-72 thrilling victory Saturday over Merrimack in a battle for first place at the Volpe Gym.
January 20, 2009
Men’s Basketball Defeats Saint Rose 83-66; Showdown Saturday with Stonehill
NORTH ANDOVER, MA. – The Merrimack men’s basketball team used a 28-2 run in the second half to pull away from the College of Saint Rose 83-66 Tuesday night at the Volpe Gym.
January 17, 2009
Men’s Basketball Cruises to 72-60 Win over Southern Connecticut
NEW HAVEN, CT. – The Merrimack men’s basketball team improved to 9-1 away from North Andover with a 72-60 win over Southern Connecticut State Saturday afternoon.
January 14, 2009
Men’s Basketball Remains Atop Conference with 73-64 Win over Saint Anselm
MANCHESTER, NH – The Merrimack men’s basketball team used an 18-1 run to start the second half to pull away from the Saint Anselm Hawks 73-64 Wednesday night in a big conference matchup.
January 13, 2009
Eagle Tribune: Youth movement has Merrimack on top
NORTH ANDOVER — Darin Mency is ranked fifth in the Northeast-10 scoring ranks, averaging 16.6 points per game. Wayne Mack brings defensive energy to the point guard position that translates into fast-break opportunities for himself and his teammates.
January 12, 2009
Late Men’s Basketball Comeback Foiled by AIC in OT 76-74
NORTH ANDOVER, MA – Despite a 22-7 run to end regulation including five points in the final two seconds, the Merrimack men’s basketball team’s late rally was erased in overtime as American International prevailed 76-74 in a non-conference game Monday night at the Volpe Gym.
January 10, 2009
Men’s Basketball Improves to 11-2 with 71-58 Win over Saint Michael’s
COLCHESTER, VT – Darin Mency tallied a team-high 19 points as four Warriors were in double figures in the 71-58 win over Saint Michael’s College Saturday afternoon.
January 8, 2009
Men’s Basketball Rebounds with 81-70 Win over Le Moyne
NORTH ANDOVER, MA – The Merrimack men’s basketball team used a strong first half to earn its 10th win of the season, 81-70 over Le Moyne College Thursday night at the Volpe Gym.
January 6, 2009
Men’s Basketball’s Winning Streak Snapped by Bentley 91-68
NORTH ANDOVER, MA – The Merrimack men’s basketball team’s four-game winning streak was snapped by two-time defending Northeast-10 Champion Bentley University 91-68 Tuesday night at the Volpe Gym.
January 5, 2009
Darren Duncan Named Co-Player of the Week; Warriors Host Bentley Tuesday
EASTON, MA – Preseason All-American Darren Duncan was named the Co-Northeast-10 Player of the Week on Monday.
December 30, 2008
Men’s Basketball Cruises to 95-69 Win over Post; Takes on Bentley Tuesday
BRIDGEPORT, CT – The Merrimack men’s basketball team improved to 9-1 overall with a 95-69 victory over Post University Tuesday afternoon at the Bridgeport Holiday Classic.
December 29, 2008
Men’s Basketball Improves to 8-1 with 92-71 Win over Bridgeport
BRIDGEPORT, CT – Darren Duncan led Merrimack with 24 points and seven assists as the Warriors had six players in double figures in the 92-71 victory over Bridgeport Monday at the Bridgeport Holiday Classic.
December 22, 2008
Late Rally Fuels 83-77 Win for Men’s Basketball
RINDGE, NH – The Merrimack men’s basketball team, who continues to receive votes in the NABC Division II National Poll, used a 28-9 run late in the second half to overcome a 12-point deficit to defeat Franklin Pierce 83-77 Monday afternoon.
December 21, 2008
Men's Basketball Looks to Improve to 7-1 on Monday at Franklin Pierce
RINDGE, NH - The Merrimack men's basketball team looks to improve to 7-1 on the season against Franklin Pierce Monday at 3 p.m.
December 6, 2008
Brownlee Keys 69-66 Win at AIC for Men’s Basketball
SPRINGFIELD, MA – Jared Brownlee scored the game-winning layup with ten seconds to play in regulation and took a charge defensively on the next play to key a 69-66 victory for the Merrimack men’s basketball team Saturday over American International College.
December 3, 2008
Men’s Basketball’s Winning Streak Snapped by Stonehill 79-75
EASTON, MA – The Merrimack men’s basketball team’s five-game winning streak was snapped by Stonehill College 79-75 Wednesday night at the Merkert Gym.
December 2, 2008
Men's Basketball Goes for Sixth Straight Win Wednesday at Stonehill
EASTON, MA - The Merrimack men's basketball team goes for its sixth straight win to start the season against rival Stonehill Wednesday night at 7:30 p.m. Live audio and video are available.
November 24, 2008
Duncan Nets 1,000th Point in 89-71 Win over Southern N.H.
NORTH ANDOVER, MA – Junior captain Darren Duncan became the 36th player in men’s basketball history to reach 1,000 career points as the Merrimack men’s basketball team improved to 5-0 with a 89-71 win over Southern New Hampshire.
November 22, 2008
Men’s Basketball Escapes with Fourth Straight Win; 85-79 over Lowell
LOWELL, MA – What seemed to be a comfortable lead for the men’s basketball team with nine minutes remaining turned into a down-to-the-wire affair that saw the Warriors survive with an 85-79 win over UMass Lowell, at the Costello Gym on Saturday.
November 19, 2008
Free Throws Big in 95-81 Win for Men’s Basketball
NORTH ANDOVER, MA – The Merrimack men’s basketball team converted 33 of its 41 free throws to pull away in the second half from rival Assumption College 95-81 Wednesday at the Volpe Gym.
November 18, 2008
Men’s Hoops Host Assumption in Early Season Showdown
NORTH ANDOVER, MA – The Merrimack men’s basketball takes on Assumption College in a big matchup Wednesday night at 7:30 p.m. at the Volpe gym.
November 16, 2008
Men's Basketball Routs Mercy, 95-66; Home Opener Wednesday
LOWELL -- Sophomore Dee Mency scored 23 and junior captain Darren Duncan added 22 more to lead Merrimack College to a 95-66 win over Mercy College in day two action of the UMass Lowell Tourney, at the Costello gym.
November 15, 2008
Freshman Wayne Mack scores 20, Merrimack runs past Mercy in the second half.
LOWELL -- Merrimack College used an 18-4 run to start the second half, breaking open a close game and running away with an 81-65 win over St. Thomas Aquinas, in the first round of the UMass Lowell tourney, at the Costello gym.
November 12, 2008
Men’s Basketball Opens Season Saturday at Lowell against St. Thomas
NORTH ANDOVER, MA – The Merrimack men’s basketball team will open the 2008-09 season Saturday against St. Thomas at 8 p.m. at the UMass Lowell Tip Off Classic.
October 22, 2008
Men’s Basketball Picked 2nd in Northeast-10 Preseason Poll
SOUTH EASTON, MA – The Merrimack men’s basketball team was selected to finish second in the Northeast-10 Conference preseason poll announced Thursday.
October 10, 2008
Duncan Named Preseason All-American by Sporting News
NORTH ANDOVER, MA – Junior guard Darren Duncan has been named a preseason All-American by The Sporting News in their Division II College Basketball preview magazine.
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