Fairfield – MSM Early Edition Game Notes ♫ 23-24 - 227
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Fairfield – Mount Saint Mary’s Early Edition Game Notes ♫ 23-24 - 227
Fairfield University (19-11, 13-6 MAAC) VS Mount Saint Mary’s (13-17, 9-10 MAAC)
Saturday, March 9, 2024, 4:00
Leo D. Mahoney Arena, Fairfield, CT
LAST TIME OUT
On senior night Fairfield easily handled Canisius 74-62 on a night where Brycen Goodine set a Mahoney Arena record with 37 points. Goodine was on fire connecting on 14 of 19 overall including 7-11 from deep and 2-3 from the line. Following his 40 point night versus Siena, Goodine became only the second Stag ever (joining George Groom) to score 37 ore more points in a game twice during their career. Caleb Fields also had a solid night with 17 points including 2 treys moving him into third on Fairfield's single-season list. Jalen Leach added eight points and seven assists without a turnover. Floyd led the team with 6 rebounds to go along with 2 points while Louis Bleechmore added five boards and four points. Peyton Smith, Alexis Yetna and James Johns Jr. rounded out the scoring with two point each.
SERIES HISTORY
The Mount Saint Mary’s series goes all the way back to 1949 (1/3/1949), but despite the long duration of this series, the teams have only faced each other 4 times. The Stags lost the initial contest, but have won the three contests since the Mount joined the MAAC.
ABOUT THE MOUNTAINEERS
>>Mount Saint Mary's has shown significantly improved play since the last time the Stags saw them. Much of this improved play can be attributed to the emergence of De'Shayne Montgomery who has won the MAAC Rookie of the Week Award for the last three weeks. The freshman has reached double figures in six of the past seven games, averaging 19.3 points over that span. He now has seven 20-point games this season, the most by a Mount freshman since the 2018-19 campaign. Montgomery has moved his season averages to 12.0 points, 3.5 rebounds, 1.8 assists and 1.7 steals per game while shooting 51.8 percent from the field.
>>Joshua Reaves has scored in double figures in four of the last 5 games narrowly missing a 5th consecutive game with his 9 point performance versus Niagara. The senior guard is averaging 13.4 points over that span, connecting on 20-of-42 (.476) three-point attempts. He is shooting 36.1 percent (56-of-155) from beyond the arc this season.
>>Dakota Leffew leads the Mount in scoring (17.4), assists (3.7) and three-point field goals made (63). Leffew poured in a career high 34 points while adding eight rebounds and six assists in the Mount's 76-58 win at Marist. He went 12-of-17 from the field and 7-of-11 from three-point range in the victory
>> George Tinsley leads the Mountaineers with 50 offensive boards this season. In his career of 136 games, Tinsley has grabbed five or more rebounds on 88 occasions, including 15 this year. He now has 758 career rebounds.
A LOOK AT THE SEEDINGS
With the win over Canisius Fairfield can finish no worse than 2nd. Stags will finish first with a Saint Peter’s win over Quinnipiac.
MAAC STANDINGS
REMAINING MATCHUPS
Siena Iona
Niagara Marist
Quinnipiac Saint Peter's
Fairfield MSM
Canisius Manhattan
TRIVIA QUESTION
Caleb Fields is close to connecting on enough 3 points baskets to qualify for the MAAC career leader list for three point shooting percentage. He currently has 141 three point baskets and needs only 9 more to qualify for the career leader list. Can you name the three former Stags that are currently in the top 50 on that list?
COMIC OF THE DAY
Pearls Before Swine
Pearls Before Swine (also known as Pearls) is an American comic strip written and illustrated by Stephan Pastis. The series began on December 31, 2001. It chronicles the daily lives of an ensemble cast of suburban anthropomorphic animals: Pig, Rat, Zebra, Goat, and a fraternity of crocodiles, as well as a number of supporting characters, one of whom is Pastis himself.
TRIVIA ANSWER
The three Stags listed in the top 50 in three point percentage are:
Place Name…………School Seasons G 3FG 3FGA 3FG%
15th Mike Evanovich..Fairfield 2007-10 96 165 410 .402
30th Tyler Nelson……Fairfield 2014-18 127 315 844 .373
44th Marcus Gilbert….Fairfield 2012-16 127 242 675 .359
GOODINE NIGHT
With his 7-11 shooting night from deep Brycen Goodine once again has enough made 3-point baskets to qualify among the national leaders in three point shooting percentage. Goodine is now 71-145 on the season, giving him a three point percentage of 48.96% which would place him second in the nation behind Dayton’s Koby Brea 85-172 or 49.42%.
DID YOU KNOW - WITH SJ
The word "Karaoke" in Japanese means "tone deaf".
MILESTONES
Several Stags likely played their last game ever at Mahoney Arena.
STREAKS
Jasper Floyd continued his streak of 29 straight games with a made basket, rebound and an assist.
Jalen Leach streak of double digit games ended at 13 games.
Brycen Goodine has secured a rebound in 28 straight games
Jasper Floyd’s consecutive game steals streak ended at 15 games.
MAGIC NUMBERS
1 – Wins needed to get to 20. The Stags have not surpassed 20 wins in more than 10 years (2011-12 season).
4 – The number of wins Chris Casey will need to surpass Paul Cormier for 30th place all-time in MAAC coaching victories.
5 – Number of days until the MAAC Tournament begins
116 – The number of points Alexis Yetna needs to reach the 1000 career point mark.
214 – The number of points Jalen Leach needs to reach the 1000 career point mark.
477 - The number of points Brycen Goodine needs to reach the 1000 career point mark.
743 – The number of points Louie Bleechmore needs to reach the 1000 career point mark.
715 – 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
Since the EE Staff does not have a Separated at Birth image associated with The Mount, we will share an irrelevant separated at Birth image that might appeal to Star Trek Fans.
HEARD BUT PROBABLY NOT TRUE
MOUNT ST. MARY’S NEW PRESIDENT
As a gift to incoming Mount St. Mary’s President Dr. Gerard J. Joyce, University Board Chair Gracelyn McDermott presented Joyce with a model of the buildings and mountains surrounding the university. After receiving the gift, with excitement Doctor Joyce asked, “Is it to scale?”
No, replied McDermott, “its to look at…..”
NCAA VICE PRESIDENT PROPOSES PLAN TO MAKE BASKETBALL GAMES MORE EXCITING
Dan Gavitt, NCAA SVP of Basketball is constantly looking for ways to improve the college game. Earlier this week, the Canadian born official unveiled an innovative plan to make the game more exciting by playing the games on ice. According to Gavitt, “Fans are getting tired of watching players run and up and down the court bouncing an orange ball. So I started to think, why not switch from using a ball to a puck? Wouldn’t it be great to give players sticks to shoot the ball into the net?” It’s innovative thinking like this that has improved the college game over the past 30 years. Its hard to deny that the shot clock, the creation of the MAAC conference, NIL money, and new transfer rules have made the game more enjoyable and improved fan experiences. According to Gavitt, other moves like moving the game from the court onto the ice, and allowing players to check one another, will also positively impact the game. Gavitt even envisions eliminating goal tending and allowing one player from each team to block shots while wearing special protective gear. Even if not everyone in the US embraces these changes, Gavitt feels this can’t help but improve the interest in college basketball in the Canadian market.
SINGLE SEASON RECORDS
Here's some single season bests that current Stags players are approaching......
THREE-POINT FIELD GOALS
Tyler Nelson remains the only Stag to reach sink 100 three point baskets in a single season. Nelson averaged 3.2 made treys per game. Currently Caleb Fields is on a similar pace, Fields is averaging 3.29 made 3-point baskets per game and is now 4th all-time among the single season leaders in this category
1. Tyler Nelson 104 2017-18
2. Ferron Flavors Jr. 95 2017-18
3. Caleb Fields 91 2023-24 current season
4. Landon Taliaferro 90 2018-19
5. Mike Van Schaick 88 2006-07
6. Tyler Nelson 81 2016-17
7. Greg Francis 80 1995-96
8. Derek Needham 78 2012-13
Marcus Gilbert 78 2015-16
10. Derek Needham 73 2010-11
Marcus Gilbert 73 2013-14
12. Derek Needham 72 2011-12
13. Brycen Goodine 71 current season
THREE POINT FIELD GOALS PER GAME
Caleb Fields pace of 3.29 three point baskets per game would be an all-time best in Stag history if Fields could maintain this pace. Only two other players averaged better than 3 triples per game:
Player 3FGPG
1. Caleb Field 3.25 91/28 current season
2, Tyler Nelson 3.151 104/33
3. Landon Taliaferro 3.0 90/30
4. Ferron Flavor 2.9
5. Michael Van Schaick 2.8
6. Greg Francis 2.7
7, Tyler Nelson 2.6
8. Jermaine Clark 2.6
9. Marcus Gilbert 2.5
10. Brycen Goodine 2.5 current season
THREE-POINT FIELD GOALS ATTEMPTED
Player 3FGAs Season
1. Tyler Nelson 295 2017-18
2. Ferron Flavors Jr. 283 2017-18
3. Derek Needham 239 2012-13
4. Derek Needham 236 2010-11
5. Mike Van Schaick 222 2006-07
5. Caleb Fields 222 2023-24
7. Jermaine Clark 218 1998-99
8. Landon Taliaferro 213 2018-19
9. Marcus Gilbert 209 2015-16
10. Tyler Nelson 207 2016-17
Greg Francis 207 1995-96
THREE-POINT FIELD GOAL PERCENTAGE
(min. 2.5 attempts per game/played in 75% of teams games)
Player 3PFG% Season
Below is a top 10 list all time of qualifying players for 3 point shooting percentage.
1. Brycen Goodine .490 current season
2. Landon Taliafero .423 2018-19
3. Caleb Fields .410 2023-24 current season
4. Michael Van Schaick .396 2006-07
5. Tyler Nelson .391 2016-17
6. Greg Francis .386 1995-96
7. Marcus Gilbert .373 2015-16
8. Tyler Nelson .353 2017-18
9. Ferron Flavors .336 2017-18
10. Jermaine Clark .317 1998-99
FREE THROW PERCENTAGE
Source: Fairfield Record Book (min. 100 attempts)
Jalen Leach has a chance to finish the season with one of the top free throw shooting percentages in program history. Here are the current top 10 based on a minimum 100 attempts:
Player FT% Season
1. Jalen Leach .904 2023-24 current season
2. Joe DeSantis .892 1976-77
3. Tyler Nelson .880 2017-18
4. Tyler Nelson .8795 2015-16
5. Mike Van Schaick .857 2005-06
6. Tyler Nelson .856 2016-17
7. Joe DeSantis .844 1977-78
8. Taj Benning .842 2021-22
9. Kevin George .842 1991-92
10. Joe DeSantis .835 1975-76
11. AJ Wynder .832 1986-87
ASSISTS
Player Assists Season
1. John Ryan 301 1973-74
2. John Ryan 245 1972-73
3. Joe DeSantis 187 1977-78
4. Jonathan Han 186 2006-07
5. Joe DeSantis 184 1978-79
6. Derek Needham 177 2009-10
…Joe DeSantis 177 1976-77
8. Danny Odums 175 1974-75
9. Marvin Walters 172 1988-89
10. Jerome Segura 160 2015-16
….
Jasper Floyd 132 2023-24 current season
ASSISTS PER GAME
Player Years Ast per game avg
1. John Ryan, 1973-74 11.6
2. John Ryan, 1972-73 9.1
3. Joe DeSantis, 1978-79 7.4
4. Joe DeSantis, 1977-78 6.9
5. Joe DeSantis, 1976-77 6.8
6. Danny Odums, 1974-75 6.5
7. Jonathan Han, 2007-08 6.2
8. Marvin Walters, 1988-89 6.1
9. A.J. Wynder, 1985-86 5.3
10. Johnnie Jones, 1991-92 5.2
......John Ryan, 1971-1972 5.2
……
Jasper Floyd 4.4 2023-24 current season
STEALS
Player Steals Season
1. Kyle Commodore 74 1998-99
2. Jasper Floyd 72 2023-24
3. A.J. Wynder 66 1984-85
4. Didier Boucard 64 1996-97
5. Colin Nickerson 63 2010-11
6. Derek Needham 60 2009-10
7. Colin Nickerson 56 2012-13
8. A.J. Wynder 55 1986-87
9. Kyle Commodore 54 1997-98
10. Jesus Cruz 53 2017-18
11. Rakim Sanders 52 2011-12
….
Jalen Leach 48 2023-24 current season
STEALS PER GAME
There are only 4 seasons where a Stag has averaged as many as 2 steals per game:
1. Kyle Commodore, 1998-99 2.7
Jasper Floyd 2.4 2023-24 current season
3. A.J. Wynder, 1984-85 2.4
4. Didier Boucard, 1996-97 2.2
5. Kyle Commodore, 1997-98 2.0
CAREER RECORDS
Here's are the all-time school records that current Stags players are approaching......
THREE-POINT FIELD GOALS MADE PLAYER
3FGs Years
1. Tyler Nelson 315 2014-18
2. Derek Needham 281 2009-13
3. Marcus Gilbert 242 2012-16
4. Greg Francis 230 1993-97
5. Jermaine Clark 167 1998-01
6. Mike Evanovich 165 2007-10
7. Mike Van Schaick 163 2003-07
8. Kyle Commodore 162 1995-99
9. Jonathan Han 157 2005-09
10. Landon Taliaferro 153 2018-20
11. Caleb Fields 141 2023-present
THREE-POINT FG PERCENTAGE (min. 250 attempts)
Player 3FG% Years
1. Shane Miller .430 1994-98
2. Mike Evanovich .402 2007-10
3. Mike Van Schaick .398 2003-07
4. Craig Martin .390 1990-94
5. Jonathan Han .381 2005-09
6. Landon Taliaferro .378 2018-20
7. Tyler Nelson .373 2014-18
8. Caleb Fields .373 2021-24 present season
9. Michael Bell .369 2002-06
10. Tyquawn Goode .366 2001-05
11. Kevin George .364 1989-93
MOST POINTS BY A TRANSFER STUDENT unofficial stat
Player PTS Prior School
1. AJ Wynder 1313 UMASS
2. Sam Spann 902 Syracuse
3. Caleb Fields 788 Bowling Green State
4. Kim Fisher 745 Essex Community College
5. Landon Taliaferro 742 Laramire County Community College
6. Mike Evanovich 727 Iowa State
7. Jake Wojcik 724 Richmond
8. Rakim Sanders 615 Boston College
9. Rich Wejnert 501 South Carolina
10. Danny Odums 451 Austin Peay
…Brycen Goodine 413 Providence
MOST POINTS BY A WALK-ON unofficial stat
While this is not an official statistic, as data regarding which players started their careers as walk-on’s isn’t always available, nonetheless here is the EEGN list of the top walk on players all-time in points scored:
1 - 491, 1965-1967 Bill Pritz
2 - 388, 1990-1993 Tim Schwartz
3 - 236, 2012-2015 Steve Johnston
4 - 187, 2001-2006 Alvin Carter
5 - 72, 1987-1992 Mike Plansky
6 - 34, 1994-1997 Brandon Jubrey
7 - 34, 1984-1987 Richard Barry
8 - 30 2020-Present Jack Brown
Free Throw Percentage (min. 250 attempts) source: Fairfield Record Book
Player FT% Years
1. Tyler Nelson .871 2014-18
Jalen Leach .854 2023-present Not enough attempts to qualify
2. Joe DeSantis .849 1975-79
Jasper Floyd .833 2023-present Not enough attempts to qualify
3. A.J. Wynder .832 1983-87
4. Taj Benning .815 2017-22
5. Jeff Gromos .810 1983-87
5. Terrance Todd .801 2002-06
6. George Groom .799 1970-73
8. Mark Young .779 1975-79
9. Chris Rivers .7734 1997-01
10. Tony George .7727 1982-86
Assists Per Game (min. 50 games) source: Fairfield Record Book
Player Assists Years
1. John Ryan (78) 8.7 1971-74
2. Joe DeSantis (104) 6.4 1975-79
3. Jonathan Han (111) 4.7 2005-09
Jasper Floyd (129) 4.4 2023-present Not enough games to qualify
4. A.J. Wynder (116) 4.5 1983-87
5. Derek Needham (131) 4.1 2009-13
6. Marvin Walters (105) 3.99 1986-90
7. Tony George (115) 3.96 1982-86
8. Kim Fisher (54) 3.91 1976-78
9. Bobby Hurt (68) 3.86 1980-83
10. Johnnie Jones (110) 3.8 1990-94
Steals Per Game (min. 50 games) source: Fairfield Record Book
Player (games) Steals Years
Jasper Floyd (72) 2.4 2023-present Not enough games to qualify
1. A.J. Wynder (116) 1.9 1983-87
2. Kyle Commodore (113) 1.84 1995-99
3. Bobby Hurt (68) 1.83 1980-83
4. Tyquawn Goode (120) 1.5 2001-05
5. Didier Boucard (112) 1.5 1995-99
6. Derek Needham (131) 1.5 2009-13
7. Sam Spann (79) 1.5 1999-02
8. Jermaine Clark (82) 1.4 1998-01
9. Colin Nickerson (138) 1.4 2009-13
10. Jonathan Han (111) 1.3 2005-09
PLEASE DO NOT READ ANY FURTHER IF YOU DON’T HAVE A SENSE OF HUMOR!
.Fairfield – Mount Saint Mary’s Early Edition Game Notes ♫ 23-24 - 227
Fairfield University (19-11, 13-6 MAAC) VS Mount Saint Mary’s (13-17, 9-10 MAAC)
Saturday, March 9, 2024, 4:00
Leo D. Mahoney Arena, Fairfield, CT
LAST TIME OUT
On senior night Fairfield easily handled Canisius 74-62 on a night where Brycen Goodine set a Mahoney Arena record with 37 points. Goodine was on fire connecting on 14 of 19 overall including 7-11 from deep and 2-3 from the line. Following his 40 point night versus Siena, Goodine became only the second Stag ever (joining George Groom) to score 37 ore more points in a game twice during their career. Caleb Fields also had a solid night with 17 points including 2 treys moving him into third on Fairfield's single-season list. Jalen Leach added eight points and seven assists without a turnover. Floyd led the team with 6 rebounds to go along with 2 points while Louis Bleechmore added five boards and four points. Peyton Smith, Alexis Yetna and James Johns Jr. rounded out the scoring with two point each.
SERIES HISTORY
The Mount Saint Mary’s series goes all the way back to 1949 (1/3/1949), but despite the long duration of this series, the teams have only faced each other 4 times. The Stags lost the initial contest, but have won the three contests since the Mount joined the MAAC.
ABOUT THE MOUNTAINEERS
>>Mount Saint Mary's has shown significantly improved play since the last time the Stags saw them. Much of this improved play can be attributed to the emergence of De'Shayne Montgomery who has won the MAAC Rookie of the Week Award for the last three weeks. The freshman has reached double figures in six of the past seven games, averaging 19.3 points over that span. He now has seven 20-point games this season, the most by a Mount freshman since the 2018-19 campaign. Montgomery has moved his season averages to 12.0 points, 3.5 rebounds, 1.8 assists and 1.7 steals per game while shooting 51.8 percent from the field.
>>Joshua Reaves has scored in double figures in four of the last 5 games narrowly missing a 5th consecutive game with his 9 point performance versus Niagara. The senior guard is averaging 13.4 points over that span, connecting on 20-of-42 (.476) three-point attempts. He is shooting 36.1 percent (56-of-155) from beyond the arc this season.
>>Dakota Leffew leads the Mount in scoring (17.4), assists (3.7) and three-point field goals made (63). Leffew poured in a career high 34 points while adding eight rebounds and six assists in the Mount's 76-58 win at Marist. He went 12-of-17 from the field and 7-of-11 from three-point range in the victory
>> George Tinsley leads the Mountaineers with 50 offensive boards this season. In his career of 136 games, Tinsley has grabbed five or more rebounds on 88 occasions, including 15 this year. He now has 758 career rebounds.
A LOOK AT THE SEEDINGS
With the win over Canisius Fairfield can finish no worse than 2nd. Stags will finish first with a Saint Peter’s win over Quinnipiac.
MAAC STANDINGS
| Team | Record | GB | OVR |
| Quinnipiac | 14-5 | - | 22-8 |
| Fairfield | 13-6 | 1 | 19-11 |
| Saint Peter's | 12-7 | 2 | 16-12 |
| Rider | 12-8 | 2.5 | 15-16 |
| Marist | 11-8 | 3 | 16-12 |
| Niagara | 11-8 | 3 | 15-14 |
| Iona | 9-10 | 5 | 14-18 |
| Mount St. Mary's | 9-10 | 5 | 13-17 |
| Canisius | 7-12 | 7 | 12-17 |
| Manhattan | 4-15 | 10 | 7-21 |
| Siena | 3-16 | 11 | 4-26 |
REMAINING MATCHUPS
Siena Iona
Niagara Marist
Quinnipiac Saint Peter's
Fairfield MSM
Canisius Manhattan
TRIVIA QUESTION
Caleb Fields is close to connecting on enough 3 points baskets to qualify for the MAAC career leader list for three point shooting percentage. He currently has 141 three point baskets and needs only 9 more to qualify for the career leader list. Can you name the three former Stags that are currently in the top 50 on that list?
COMIC OF THE DAY
Pearls Before Swine
Pearls Before Swine (also known as Pearls) is an American comic strip written and illustrated by Stephan Pastis. The series began on December 31, 2001. It chronicles the daily lives of an ensemble cast of suburban anthropomorphic animals: Pig, Rat, Zebra, Goat, and a fraternity of crocodiles, as well as a number of supporting characters, one of whom is Pastis himself.
TRIVIA ANSWER
The three Stags listed in the top 50 in three point percentage are:
Place Name…………School Seasons G 3FG 3FGA 3FG%
15th Mike Evanovich..Fairfield 2007-10 96 165 410 .402
30th Tyler Nelson……Fairfield 2014-18 127 315 844 .373
44th Marcus Gilbert….Fairfield 2012-16 127 242 675 .359
GOODINE NIGHT
With his 7-11 shooting night from deep Brycen Goodine once again has enough made 3-point baskets to qualify among the national leaders in three point shooting percentage. Goodine is now 71-145 on the season, giving him a three point percentage of 48.96% which would place him second in the nation behind Dayton’s Koby Brea 85-172 or 49.42%.
DID YOU KNOW - WITH SJ
The word "Karaoke" in Japanese means "tone deaf".
MILESTONES
Several Stags likely played their last game ever at Mahoney Arena.
STREAKS
Jasper Floyd continued his streak of 29 straight games with a made basket, rebound and an assist.
Jalen Leach streak of double digit games ended at 13 games.
Brycen Goodine has secured a rebound in 28 straight games
Jasper Floyd’s consecutive game steals streak ended at 15 games.
MAGIC NUMBERS
1 – Wins needed to get to 20. The Stags have not surpassed 20 wins in more than 10 years (2011-12 season).
4 – The number of wins Chris Casey will need to surpass Paul Cormier for 30th place all-time in MAAC coaching victories.
5 – Number of days until the MAAC Tournament begins
116 – The number of points Alexis Yetna needs to reach the 1000 career point mark.
214 – The number of points Jalen Leach needs to reach the 1000 career point mark.
477 - The number of points Brycen Goodine needs to reach the 1000 career point mark.
743 – The number of points Louie Bleechmore needs to reach the 1000 career point mark.
715 – 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
Since the EE Staff does not have a Separated at Birth image associated with The Mount, we will share an irrelevant separated at Birth image that might appeal to Star Trek Fans.
HEARD BUT PROBABLY NOT TRUE
MOUNT ST. MARY’S NEW PRESIDENT
As a gift to incoming Mount St. Mary’s President Dr. Gerard J. Joyce, University Board Chair Gracelyn McDermott presented Joyce with a model of the buildings and mountains surrounding the university. After receiving the gift, with excitement Doctor Joyce asked, “Is it to scale?”
No, replied McDermott, “its to look at…..”
NCAA VICE PRESIDENT PROPOSES PLAN TO MAKE BASKETBALL GAMES MORE EXCITING
Dan Gavitt, NCAA SVP of Basketball is constantly looking for ways to improve the college game. Earlier this week, the Canadian born official unveiled an innovative plan to make the game more exciting by playing the games on ice. According to Gavitt, “Fans are getting tired of watching players run and up and down the court bouncing an orange ball. So I started to think, why not switch from using a ball to a puck? Wouldn’t it be great to give players sticks to shoot the ball into the net?” It’s innovative thinking like this that has improved the college game over the past 30 years. Its hard to deny that the shot clock, the creation of the MAAC conference, NIL money, and new transfer rules have made the game more enjoyable and improved fan experiences. According to Gavitt, other moves like moving the game from the court onto the ice, and allowing players to check one another, will also positively impact the game. Gavitt even envisions eliminating goal tending and allowing one player from each team to block shots while wearing special protective gear. Even if not everyone in the US embraces these changes, Gavitt feels this can’t help but improve the interest in college basketball in the Canadian market.
SINGLE SEASON RECORDS
Here's some single season bests that current Stags players are approaching......
THREE-POINT FIELD GOALS
Tyler Nelson remains the only Stag to reach sink 100 three point baskets in a single season. Nelson averaged 3.2 made treys per game. Currently Caleb Fields is on a similar pace, Fields is averaging 3.29 made 3-point baskets per game and is now 4th all-time among the single season leaders in this category
1. Tyler Nelson 104 2017-18
2. Ferron Flavors Jr. 95 2017-18
3. Caleb Fields 91 2023-24 current season
4. Landon Taliaferro 90 2018-19
5. Mike Van Schaick 88 2006-07
6. Tyler Nelson 81 2016-17
7. Greg Francis 80 1995-96
8. Derek Needham 78 2012-13
Marcus Gilbert 78 2015-16
10. Derek Needham 73 2010-11
Marcus Gilbert 73 2013-14
12. Derek Needham 72 2011-12
13. Brycen Goodine 71 current season
THREE POINT FIELD GOALS PER GAME
Caleb Fields pace of 3.29 three point baskets per game would be an all-time best in Stag history if Fields could maintain this pace. Only two other players averaged better than 3 triples per game:
Player 3FGPG
1. Caleb Field 3.25 91/28 current season
2, Tyler Nelson 3.151 104/33
3. Landon Taliaferro 3.0 90/30
4. Ferron Flavor 2.9
5. Michael Van Schaick 2.8
6. Greg Francis 2.7
7, Tyler Nelson 2.6
8. Jermaine Clark 2.6
9. Marcus Gilbert 2.5
10. Brycen Goodine 2.5 current season
THREE-POINT FIELD GOALS ATTEMPTED
Player 3FGAs Season
1. Tyler Nelson 295 2017-18
2. Ferron Flavors Jr. 283 2017-18
3. Derek Needham 239 2012-13
4. Derek Needham 236 2010-11
5. Mike Van Schaick 222 2006-07
5. Caleb Fields 222 2023-24
7. Jermaine Clark 218 1998-99
8. Landon Taliaferro 213 2018-19
9. Marcus Gilbert 209 2015-16
10. Tyler Nelson 207 2016-17
Greg Francis 207 1995-96
THREE-POINT FIELD GOAL PERCENTAGE
(min. 2.5 attempts per game/played in 75% of teams games)
Player 3PFG% Season
Below is a top 10 list all time of qualifying players for 3 point shooting percentage.
1. Brycen Goodine .490 current season
2. Landon Taliafero .423 2018-19
3. Caleb Fields .410 2023-24 current season
4. Michael Van Schaick .396 2006-07
5. Tyler Nelson .391 2016-17
6. Greg Francis .386 1995-96
7. Marcus Gilbert .373 2015-16
8. Tyler Nelson .353 2017-18
9. Ferron Flavors .336 2017-18
10. Jermaine Clark .317 1998-99
FREE THROW PERCENTAGE
Source: Fairfield Record Book (min. 100 attempts)
Jalen Leach has a chance to finish the season with one of the top free throw shooting percentages in program history. Here are the current top 10 based on a minimum 100 attempts:
Player FT% Season
1. Jalen Leach .904 2023-24 current season
2. Joe DeSantis .892 1976-77
3. Tyler Nelson .880 2017-18
4. Tyler Nelson .8795 2015-16
5. Mike Van Schaick .857 2005-06
6. Tyler Nelson .856 2016-17
7. Joe DeSantis .844 1977-78
8. Taj Benning .842 2021-22
9. Kevin George .842 1991-92
10. Joe DeSantis .835 1975-76
11. AJ Wynder .832 1986-87
ASSISTS
Player Assists Season
1. John Ryan 301 1973-74
2. John Ryan 245 1972-73
3. Joe DeSantis 187 1977-78
4. Jonathan Han 186 2006-07
5. Joe DeSantis 184 1978-79
6. Derek Needham 177 2009-10
…Joe DeSantis 177 1976-77
8. Danny Odums 175 1974-75
9. Marvin Walters 172 1988-89
10. Jerome Segura 160 2015-16
….
Jasper Floyd 132 2023-24 current season
ASSISTS PER GAME
Player Years Ast per game avg
1. John Ryan, 1973-74 11.6
2. John Ryan, 1972-73 9.1
3. Joe DeSantis, 1978-79 7.4
4. Joe DeSantis, 1977-78 6.9
5. Joe DeSantis, 1976-77 6.8
6. Danny Odums, 1974-75 6.5
7. Jonathan Han, 2007-08 6.2
8. Marvin Walters, 1988-89 6.1
9. A.J. Wynder, 1985-86 5.3
10. Johnnie Jones, 1991-92 5.2
......John Ryan, 1971-1972 5.2
……
Jasper Floyd 4.4 2023-24 current season
STEALS
Player Steals Season
1. Kyle Commodore 74 1998-99
2. Jasper Floyd 72 2023-24
3. A.J. Wynder 66 1984-85
4. Didier Boucard 64 1996-97
5. Colin Nickerson 63 2010-11
6. Derek Needham 60 2009-10
7. Colin Nickerson 56 2012-13
8. A.J. Wynder 55 1986-87
9. Kyle Commodore 54 1997-98
10. Jesus Cruz 53 2017-18
11. Rakim Sanders 52 2011-12
….
Jalen Leach 48 2023-24 current season
STEALS PER GAME
There are only 4 seasons where a Stag has averaged as many as 2 steals per game:
1. Kyle Commodore, 1998-99 2.7
Jasper Floyd 2.4 2023-24 current season
3. A.J. Wynder, 1984-85 2.4
4. Didier Boucard, 1996-97 2.2
5. Kyle Commodore, 1997-98 2.0
CAREER RECORDS
Here's are the all-time school records that current Stags players are approaching......
THREE-POINT FIELD GOALS MADE PLAYER
3FGs Years
1. Tyler Nelson 315 2014-18
2. Derek Needham 281 2009-13
3. Marcus Gilbert 242 2012-16
4. Greg Francis 230 1993-97
5. Jermaine Clark 167 1998-01
6. Mike Evanovich 165 2007-10
7. Mike Van Schaick 163 2003-07
8. Kyle Commodore 162 1995-99
9. Jonathan Han 157 2005-09
10. Landon Taliaferro 153 2018-20
11. Caleb Fields 141 2023-present
THREE-POINT FG PERCENTAGE (min. 250 attempts)
Player 3FG% Years
1. Shane Miller .430 1994-98
2. Mike Evanovich .402 2007-10
3. Mike Van Schaick .398 2003-07
4. Craig Martin .390 1990-94
5. Jonathan Han .381 2005-09
6. Landon Taliaferro .378 2018-20
7. Tyler Nelson .373 2014-18
8. Caleb Fields .373 2021-24 present season
9. Michael Bell .369 2002-06
10. Tyquawn Goode .366 2001-05
11. Kevin George .364 1989-93
MOST POINTS BY A TRANSFER STUDENT unofficial stat
Player PTS Prior School
1. AJ Wynder 1313 UMASS
2. Sam Spann 902 Syracuse
3. Caleb Fields 788 Bowling Green State
4. Kim Fisher 745 Essex Community College
5. Landon Taliaferro 742 Laramire County Community College
6. Mike Evanovich 727 Iowa State
7. Jake Wojcik 724 Richmond
8. Rakim Sanders 615 Boston College
9. Rich Wejnert 501 South Carolina
10. Danny Odums 451 Austin Peay
…Brycen Goodine 413 Providence
MOST POINTS BY A WALK-ON unofficial stat
While this is not an official statistic, as data regarding which players started their careers as walk-on’s isn’t always available, nonetheless here is the EEGN list of the top walk on players all-time in points scored:
1 - 491, 1965-1967 Bill Pritz
2 - 388, 1990-1993 Tim Schwartz
3 - 236, 2012-2015 Steve Johnston
4 - 187, 2001-2006 Alvin Carter
5 - 72, 1987-1992 Mike Plansky
6 - 34, 1994-1997 Brandon Jubrey
7 - 34, 1984-1987 Richard Barry
8 - 30 2020-Present Jack Brown
Free Throw Percentage (min. 250 attempts) source: Fairfield Record Book
Player FT% Years
1. Tyler Nelson .871 2014-18
Jalen Leach .854 2023-present Not enough attempts to qualify
2. Joe DeSantis .849 1975-79
Jasper Floyd .833 2023-present Not enough attempts to qualify
3. A.J. Wynder .832 1983-87
4. Taj Benning .815 2017-22
5. Jeff Gromos .810 1983-87
5. Terrance Todd .801 2002-06
6. George Groom .799 1970-73
8. Mark Young .779 1975-79
9. Chris Rivers .7734 1997-01
10. Tony George .7727 1982-86
Assists Per Game (min. 50 games) source: Fairfield Record Book
Player Assists Years
1. John Ryan (78) 8.7 1971-74
2. Joe DeSantis (104) 6.4 1975-79
3. Jonathan Han (111) 4.7 2005-09
Jasper Floyd (129) 4.4 2023-present Not enough games to qualify
4. A.J. Wynder (116) 4.5 1983-87
5. Derek Needham (131) 4.1 2009-13
6. Marvin Walters (105) 3.99 1986-90
7. Tony George (115) 3.96 1982-86
8. Kim Fisher (54) 3.91 1976-78
9. Bobby Hurt (68) 3.86 1980-83
10. Johnnie Jones (110) 3.8 1990-94
Steals Per Game (min. 50 games) source: Fairfield Record Book
Player (games) Steals Years
Jasper Floyd (72) 2.4 2023-present Not enough games to qualify
1. A.J. Wynder (116) 1.9 1983-87
2. Kyle Commodore (113) 1.84 1995-99
3. Bobby Hurt (68) 1.83 1980-83
4. Tyquawn Goode (120) 1.5 2001-05
5. Didier Boucard (112) 1.5 1995-99
6. Derek Needham (131) 1.5 2009-13
7. Sam Spann (79) 1.5 1999-02
8. Jermaine Clark (82) 1.4 1998-01
9. Colin Nickerson (138) 1.4 2009-13
10. Jonathan Han (111) 1.3 2005-09
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