Fairfield – Iona Early Edition Game Notes ♫ 23-24 - 229
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PLEASE DO NOT READ ANY FURTHER IF YOU DON’T HAVE A SENSE OF HUMOR! .
Fairfield – Iona Early Edition Game Notes ♫ 23-24 - 229
Fairfield University (20-11, 14-6 MAAC) VS Iona (16-16, 11-10 MAAC)
Wednesday, March 8, 2023 • approximately 11 PM - OK maybe around 9:00 PM EST following opening game
Atlantic City, NJ
SERIES HISTORY
Iona continued their dominance over Fairfield with a sweep of the series each of the last 2 seasons. The Stags are 2-14 over the last 16 games with Iona and the Gaels hold a 77-46 advantage all time versus the Stags. In the Division I era, Iona leads the series 65-43, while in conference play, Iona holds the advantage with a 60-34 overall record including a 4-4 mark in MAAC Tournament play. There have been many, many memorable MAAC tournament games in this series, these include a Stag 81-79 overtime win during the 1995 MAAC tournament, a Stag win as the 8th seed over number 1 seed Iona during the 1997 MAAC tournament, and a come from behind overtime win during the 1987 MAAC tournament. In the 1987 game the Stags trailed by as many as 19 points in the second half, coming back to tie with 23 second remaining on a three point basket by Troy Bradford. With 4 seconds remaining Iona took the lead with a 2 point basket, but Fairfield's AJ Wynder received an inbound pass at ¾ court and dribbled inside the arc sinking a pull-up jumper with time expiring to send the game into overtime. The Stags eventually won the game in the extra period.
STAGS VERSUS IONA IN MAAC TOURNAMENT PLAY
The Stags have faced Iona surprisingly few times (8) given that the programs have both been in the conference more than 40 years. The program have each won 4 of the head to head matches.
Fairfield - Iona (4-4)
2021 - #9 Iona, #7 Fairfield 51–60
2018 - #4 Iona, #6 Fairfield 83–71
2012 - #4 Fairfield 85, #1 Iona 75
2000 - #2 Iona 76, #3 Fairfield 72
1997 - #8 Fairfield 80, #1 Iona 71
1995 - #4 Fairfield 81, #5 Iona 79 (OT)
1987 - #7 Fairfield 73, #4 Iona 70 (OT)
1985 - #1 Iona 95, #8 Fairfield 61
ABOUT THE GAELS
- Iona defeated Manhattan in the opening round contest last night by a score of 60-57. Idan Tretout lead Iona with 24 points while and Jeremiah Quigley added 17.
- Iona's pressing defense gave Manhattan problems in the opening round and was an issue for Fairfield in their contest in New Rochelle.
- Iona is 16-16 overall and 11-10 in conference including the opening round game.
- The Gaels beat Siena, 68-54 in their regular season finale.
- Greg Gordon, the teams leading scorer and rebounder recently left the team putting much of the scoring responsiblity on Idan Tretout. Tretout averages 13.9 points and 3.0 rebounds.
- Iona is averaging 72.0 points per game and shooting 43.3 percent from the floor
MAAC STANDINGS
TRIVIA QUESTION
This former Stag scored more points in a single MAAC Tournament than any other Stag. Can you name him and how many points he scored in a single tournament?
COMIC OF THE DAY
F Minus
F Minus is a horizontally oriented single panel comic strip by Tony Carrillo, Started by Carrillo when he was a sophomore at Arizona State University, it ran daily in The State Press, an independent newspaper at ASU, from early 2003 until late 2004, when Carrillo graduated. Carillo’s strip was selected the best college strip leading to syndication in daily newspapers in April 2006.
TRIVIA ANSWER
Tyler Nelson scored 99 points in the 2018 MAAC tournament, which places him 3rd on the all-time single tourney points list. Nelson is one of only 4 players in conference history to score 90 or more points in a single tournament.
DID YOU KNOW - WITH SJ
Literature that uses aesthetic and rhythmic qualities of language was called "rhythm writing" until a famous rhythm writer named Edgar Alan Poe started producing works that so many people liked and his writings were referred to as "Poe-ems". Eventually the descriptor, "Poe-em" or "Poem" was applied to similar works from other authors.
HEARD BUT PROBABLY NOT TRUE
MILESTONES
Several Stags likely played their last game ever at Mahoney Arena.
The Stags have accomplished a momentus feat, with their first 20 win season in more than 10 years (2011-12 season).
STREAKS
Jasper Floyd continued his streak of 31 straight games with a made basket, rebound and an assist.
Brycen Goodine has secured a rebound in 28 straight games
MAGIC NUMBERS
0 – Number of days until the MAAC Tournament begins
3 – The number of wins Chris Casey will need to surpass Paul Cormier for 30th place all-time in MAAC coaching victories.
105 – The number of points Alexis Yetna needs to reach the 1000 career point mark.
185 – The number of points Jalen Leach needs to reach the 1000 career point mark.
452 - The number of points Brycen Goodine needs to reach the 1000 career point mark.
741 – The number of points Louie Bleechmore needs to reach the 1000 career point mark.
705 – The number of points Jasper Floyd needs to reach the 1000 career point mark
777 – The number of points James Johns needs to reach the 1000 career point mark
813 – The number of points Peyton Smith needs to reach the 1000 career point mark
SEPARATED AT BIRTH
HEARD BUT PROBABLY NOT TRUE
2024 TOURNAMENT THEME
Travis Tellitocci has announced the theme for this years MAAC tournament will be ABBA. Apparently, the winner takes it all…..
MAAC CHAMPIONSHIP TOURNAMENT TO BE RE-BRANDED TO GARNER MORE FAN INTEREST
Following poor attendance last years MAAC tournament, organizers have unveiled a new marketing strategy designed to generate greater interest in the contests by re-naming the play in games as the “Super Bowl.” According to MAAC Commissioner Travis Tellitocci, “We have to stay in touch with what interests audiences most. Everyone wants to watch the superbowl.”
So far, public perception of the brand shift has been extremely positive. “Before they started the “come to super bowl” advertising campaign in Atlantic City, I honestly wasn’t too interested,’” said Atlantic City resident Rich Player. “But now that I know the tournament will feature a top football team, I’m thinking, yeah, I’ll go to these games. While the MAAC “play-in” games will feature the same bottom of the conference teams as in past years, the new marketing campaign will try not to mention the actual teams playing, but will instead focus on the event name. If this move is as successful as league official’s hope, the conference plans to promote the spring men’s lacrosse tournament as the “World Series.”
STAGS PATRON SAINTS
As we get ready for another MAAC Tournament its that time once again to invoke all of the Patron Saints associated with Fairfield Basketball. In case you have forgotten who they all our, Professor Paul Lakeland shares with Fairfield Students and Alumni a list of Fairfield’s many Patron Saints……..”
(Warning: Do not read any further if you have a weak stomach. If you can bear it, try to follow along…)
Who is the Patron Saint of Catholic students?
Aloysius Gonzaga (Real Saint)
Who is the Patron Saint of Catholic clergy?
Pete de Bishop (1980-1984)
Who is the Patron Saint of putting gas in your car?
Darren Phillip (1996-2000)
Who is the Patron Saint of going out on a limb?
Michael Branch (1963-66)
Who is the Patron Saint of Atlantic City?
St. Cajetan – Patron Saint of gamblers (real Saint)
Who is the Patron Saint of Ice Cream choices?
Ferron Flavors (2017-2018)
Who is the Patron Saint of Military bases
Taj Fort Benning (2017-22)
Who is the Fairfield patron Saint of drab colors?
Aaron Brown (1985)
Who is the patron saint of Pizza and Bread?
Jesus Crust
Who is the patron Saint of squeezing toilet paper
Mr. Calvin Whipple (2018-2021)
Who is the Fairfield Patron Saint of Soul?
James Brown (1964-66, 1969)
Who is the Patron Saint of bookbinders?
Roi Buchbinder(2006-2007)
Who is the Patron Saint of Ships and Missiles?
Jesus Cruz (2017-22)
Who are the Patron Saints of expensive cars?
Charles Bentley (2002-2006) and Lincoln Davis (2014)
Who is the patron Saint of effortless things?
Vincent Eze (2019-2020)
Who is the Fairfield Patron Saint of shrubs?
Edward Bush, (1952-53)
Who is the Patron Saint of environmentalists?
Caleb Green (2020-2022)
Who is the Fairfield Patron Saint of corn?
Curtis Cobb (2015-2017)
Who is the Patron Saint of copying people into emails?
St. Francis of a CC
Editors note: Many people know Saint Francis went blind late in his life so he is also the Patron sent of Bcc.
Who is the patron saint of great meals?
Supreme Cook (2020-2023)
Who is the Patron Saint of shooting from distance?
TJ Long (2021-2023)
Who is the Patron Saint of tentmakers?
Omar El-Sheik (2017-2019)
Who is the patron Saint of old wrist watches?
AJ Wynder (1983-1987)
Who is the Patron Saint of seeing in the distance?
Aaron Seymour, (1992-96)
Who is the Spanish patron saint of shoes?
San Dalia. (shoes in espanol) Who is the Patron Saint of fried chicken?
Colonel Rakim Sanders (2011-12)
Who is the patron Saint of players we can’t live without?
Derek Need-um. Derek Needham(2009-13)
Who is Patron Saint of fiddling while rome burned?
Greg Nero, (2006-09, 2011)
Who is the Patron Saint of our language?
Joe English (1993-1995)
Who is the Patron Saint of all “F’s” on your report card?
John Phelan, (1987-89)
Who's the patron saint of poverty?
Saint Nickeless
Who is the Patron Saint of Saint Peter’s University?
Ross Peacock, (1994-95)
Who is the Patron Saint of Pancakes?
Flip Williams
Who is the Patron Saint of ship captains?
Kyle Commodore (1995-99)
Who is the Patron Saint of Jay Young and the bald?
Saint Hedwig. (real Saint)
Who is the Patron Saint of Baby Aspirin?
Saint Joseph
Who is the Patron Saint of the Playground?
Saint Francis of a seesaw.
Patrol saint of predicting the future
Saint Cristobal
Who is the Patron Saint of MAAC tournament MVP’s?
Greg Francis Xavier
This has probably already gone way too far……
With sincere apologies to Professor Paul Lakeland……
The Early Edition Team wishes The Stags the Best of Luck as they try to bring home the championship for the first time in 27 years.
PLEASE DO NOT READ ANY FURTHER IF YOU DON’T HAVE A SENSE OF HUMOR! .
Fairfield – Iona Early Edition Game Notes ♫ 23-24 - 229
Fairfield University (20-11, 14-6 MAAC) VS Iona (16-16, 11-10 MAAC)
Wednesday, March 8, 2023 • approximately 11 PM - OK maybe around 9:00 PM EST following opening game
Atlantic City, NJ
SERIES HISTORY
Iona continued their dominance over Fairfield with a sweep of the series each of the last 2 seasons. The Stags are 2-14 over the last 16 games with Iona and the Gaels hold a 77-46 advantage all time versus the Stags. In the Division I era, Iona leads the series 65-43, while in conference play, Iona holds the advantage with a 60-34 overall record including a 4-4 mark in MAAC Tournament play. There have been many, many memorable MAAC tournament games in this series, these include a Stag 81-79 overtime win during the 1995 MAAC tournament, a Stag win as the 8th seed over number 1 seed Iona during the 1997 MAAC tournament, and a come from behind overtime win during the 1987 MAAC tournament. In the 1987 game the Stags trailed by as many as 19 points in the second half, coming back to tie with 23 second remaining on a three point basket by Troy Bradford. With 4 seconds remaining Iona took the lead with a 2 point basket, but Fairfield's AJ Wynder received an inbound pass at ¾ court and dribbled inside the arc sinking a pull-up jumper with time expiring to send the game into overtime. The Stags eventually won the game in the extra period.
STAGS VERSUS IONA IN MAAC TOURNAMENT PLAY
The Stags have faced Iona surprisingly few times (8) given that the programs have both been in the conference more than 40 years. The program have each won 4 of the head to head matches.
Fairfield - Iona (4-4)
2021 - #9 Iona, #7 Fairfield 51–60
2018 - #4 Iona, #6 Fairfield 83–71
2012 - #4 Fairfield 85, #1 Iona 75
2000 - #2 Iona 76, #3 Fairfield 72
1997 - #8 Fairfield 80, #1 Iona 71
1995 - #4 Fairfield 81, #5 Iona 79 (OT)
1987 - #7 Fairfield 73, #4 Iona 70 (OT)
1985 - #1 Iona 95, #8 Fairfield 61
ABOUT THE GAELS
- Iona defeated Manhattan in the opening round contest last night by a score of 60-57. Idan Tretout lead Iona with 24 points while and Jeremiah Quigley added 17.
- Iona's pressing defense gave Manhattan problems in the opening round and was an issue for Fairfield in their contest in New Rochelle.
- Iona is 16-16 overall and 11-10 in conference including the opening round game.
- The Gaels beat Siena, 68-54 in their regular season finale.
- Greg Gordon, the teams leading scorer and rebounder recently left the team putting much of the scoring responsiblity on Idan Tretout. Tretout averages 13.9 points and 3.0 rebounds.
- Iona is averaging 72.0 points per game and shooting 43.3 percent from the floor
MAAC STANDINGS
Team | Record | GB | OVR | |
Quinnipiac*# | 15-5 | - | 23-8 | Will face Canisius |
Fairfield* | 14-6 | 1 | 20-11 | Will face Iona |
Marist* | 12-8 | 3 | 17-12 | Will face Niagara |
Rider* | 12-8 | 3 | 15-16 | Will face St. Peters |
Saint Peter's* | 12-8 | 3 | 17-12 | Will face Rider |
Niagara | 11-9 | 4 | 15-15 | Will face Marist |
Iona | 10-10 | 5 | 15-16 | Will face Fairfield |
Mount St. Mary's | 9-11 | 6 | 13-18 | Headed home |
Canisius | 8-12 | 7 | 13-17 | Will face Quinnipiac |
Manhattan | 4-16 | 11 | 7-22 | Headed home |
Siena | 3-17 | 12 | 4-27 | Headed home |
TRIVIA QUESTION
This former Stag scored more points in a single MAAC Tournament than any other Stag. Can you name him and how many points he scored in a single tournament?
COMIC OF THE DAY
F Minus
F Minus is a horizontally oriented single panel comic strip by Tony Carrillo, Started by Carrillo when he was a sophomore at Arizona State University, it ran daily in The State Press, an independent newspaper at ASU, from early 2003 until late 2004, when Carrillo graduated. Carillo’s strip was selected the best college strip leading to syndication in daily newspapers in April 2006.
TRIVIA ANSWER
Tyler Nelson scored 99 points in the 2018 MAAC tournament, which places him 3rd on the all-time single tourney points list. Nelson is one of only 4 players in conference history to score 90 or more points in a single tournament.
DID YOU KNOW - WITH SJ
Literature that uses aesthetic and rhythmic qualities of language was called "rhythm writing" until a famous rhythm writer named Edgar Alan Poe started producing works that so many people liked and his writings were referred to as "Poe-ems". Eventually the descriptor, "Poe-em" or "Poem" was applied to similar works from other authors.
HEARD BUT PROBABLY NOT TRUE
MILESTONES
Several Stags likely played their last game ever at Mahoney Arena.
The Stags have accomplished a momentus feat, with their first 20 win season in more than 10 years (2011-12 season).
STREAKS
Jasper Floyd continued his streak of 31 straight games with a made basket, rebound and an assist.
Brycen Goodine has secured a rebound in 28 straight games
MAGIC NUMBERS
0 – Number of days until the MAAC Tournament begins
3 – The number of wins Chris Casey will need to surpass Paul Cormier for 30th place all-time in MAAC coaching victories.
105 – The number of points Alexis Yetna needs to reach the 1000 career point mark.
185 – The number of points Jalen Leach needs to reach the 1000 career point mark.
452 - The number of points Brycen Goodine needs to reach the 1000 career point mark.
741 – The number of points Louie Bleechmore needs to reach the 1000 career point mark.
705 – The number of points Jasper Floyd needs to reach the 1000 career point mark
777 – The number of points James Johns needs to reach the 1000 career point mark
813 – The number of points Peyton Smith needs to reach the 1000 career point mark
SEPARATED AT BIRTH
HEARD BUT PROBABLY NOT TRUE
2024 TOURNAMENT THEME
Travis Tellitocci has announced the theme for this years MAAC tournament will be ABBA. Apparently, the winner takes it all…..
MAAC CHAMPIONSHIP TOURNAMENT TO BE RE-BRANDED TO GARNER MORE FAN INTEREST
Following poor attendance last years MAAC tournament, organizers have unveiled a new marketing strategy designed to generate greater interest in the contests by re-naming the play in games as the “Super Bowl.” According to MAAC Commissioner Travis Tellitocci, “We have to stay in touch with what interests audiences most. Everyone wants to watch the superbowl.”
So far, public perception of the brand shift has been extremely positive. “Before they started the “come to super bowl” advertising campaign in Atlantic City, I honestly wasn’t too interested,’” said Atlantic City resident Rich Player. “But now that I know the tournament will feature a top football team, I’m thinking, yeah, I’ll go to these games. While the MAAC “play-in” games will feature the same bottom of the conference teams as in past years, the new marketing campaign will try not to mention the actual teams playing, but will instead focus on the event name. If this move is as successful as league official’s hope, the conference plans to promote the spring men’s lacrosse tournament as the “World Series.”
STAGS PATRON SAINTS
As we get ready for another MAAC Tournament its that time once again to invoke all of the Patron Saints associated with Fairfield Basketball. In case you have forgotten who they all our, Professor Paul Lakeland shares with Fairfield Students and Alumni a list of Fairfield’s many Patron Saints……..”
(Warning: Do not read any further if you have a weak stomach. If you can bear it, try to follow along…)
Who is the Patron Saint of Catholic students?
Aloysius Gonzaga (Real Saint)
Who is the Patron Saint of Catholic clergy?
Pete de Bishop (1980-1984)
Who is the Patron Saint of putting gas in your car?
Darren Phillip (1996-2000)
Who is the Patron Saint of going out on a limb?
Michael Branch (1963-66)
Who is the Patron Saint of Atlantic City?
St. Cajetan – Patron Saint of gamblers (real Saint)
Who is the Patron Saint of Ice Cream choices?
Ferron Flavors (2017-2018)
Who is the Patron Saint of Military bases
Taj Fort Benning (2017-22)
Who is the Fairfield patron Saint of drab colors?
Aaron Brown (1985)
Who is the patron saint of Pizza and Bread?
Jesus Crust
Who is the patron Saint of squeezing toilet paper
Mr. Calvin Whipple (2018-2021)
Who is the Fairfield Patron Saint of Soul?
James Brown (1964-66, 1969)
Who is the Patron Saint of bookbinders?
Roi Buchbinder(2006-2007)
Who is the Patron Saint of Ships and Missiles?
Jesus Cruz (2017-22)
Who are the Patron Saints of expensive cars?
Charles Bentley (2002-2006) and Lincoln Davis (2014)
Who is the patron Saint of effortless things?
Vincent Eze (2019-2020)
Who is the Fairfield Patron Saint of shrubs?
Edward Bush, (1952-53)
Who is the Patron Saint of environmentalists?
Caleb Green (2020-2022)
Who is the Fairfield Patron Saint of corn?
Curtis Cobb (2015-2017)
Who is the Patron Saint of copying people into emails?
St. Francis of a CC
Editors note: Many people know Saint Francis went blind late in his life so he is also the Patron sent of Bcc.
Who is the patron saint of great meals?
Supreme Cook (2020-2023)
Who is the Patron Saint of shooting from distance?
TJ Long (2021-2023)
Who is the Patron Saint of tentmakers?
Omar El-Sheik (2017-2019)
Who is the patron Saint of old wrist watches?
AJ Wynder (1983-1987)
Who is the Patron Saint of seeing in the distance?
Aaron Seymour, (1992-96)
Who is the Spanish patron saint of shoes?
San Dalia. (shoes in espanol) Who is the Patron Saint of fried chicken?
Colonel Rakim Sanders (2011-12)
Who is the patron Saint of players we can’t live without?
Derek Need-um. Derek Needham(2009-13)
Who is Patron Saint of fiddling while rome burned?
Greg Nero, (2006-09, 2011)
Who is the Patron Saint of our language?
Joe English (1993-1995)
Who is the Patron Saint of all “F’s” on your report card?
John Phelan, (1987-89)
Who's the patron saint of poverty?
Saint Nickeless
Who is the Patron Saint of Saint Peter’s University?
Ross Peacock, (1994-95)
Who is the Patron Saint of Pancakes?
Flip Williams
Who is the Patron Saint of ship captains?
Kyle Commodore (1995-99)
Who is the Patron Saint of Jay Young and the bald?
Saint Hedwig. (real Saint)
Who is the Patron Saint of Baby Aspirin?
Saint Joseph
Who is the Patron Saint of the Playground?
Saint Francis of a seesaw.
Patrol saint of predicting the future
Saint Cristobal
Who is the Patron Saint of MAAC tournament MVP’s?
Greg Francis Xavier
This has probably already gone way too far……
With sincere apologies to Professor Paul Lakeland……
The Early Edition Team wishes The Stags the Best of Luck as they try to bring home the championship for the first time in 27 years.
Edition 229 @stagsmensbball , #stagsmensbball, #MAACHoops , #heardbutprobablynottrue , #EEGN , #HBPNT ♫2023-2024♫
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