Fairfield - MAAC TOURNAMENT EARLY EDITION Game Notes ♫ 23-24

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This is a special MAAC TOURNAMENT EDITION of Games Notes. Game notes previewing Fairfield's first match-up will be posted later in the week.

Fairfield - MAAC TOURNAMENT EARLY EDITION Game Notes ♫ 23-24 - 228

LAST TIME OUT
The regular season came to an exciting conclusion as the Stags defeated Mount Saint Mary’s by a score of 96-92, for 20th win of the season. For the second consecutive season, Fairfield saved their top offensive performance for the last game of the season, scoring a season high 96 points in the win. The Stags faced a 16-Point deficit to start the second half, but with a stifling defense and torrid shooting Fairfield scored the first 14 points after the intermission to get back in the ball game. Jalen Leach paced the Stags matching his personal career high with 29 points. Brycen Goodine had another strong offensive game with 25 points, while Caleb Fields added 17, Jasper Floyd 10, Louie Bleechmore 2, Birima Seck 2 and Alexis Yetna 11. Yetna added 9 rebounds for one of his best games of the season.
20 WINS
Fairfield notched their first 20-win season since the 2011-12 campaign. It’s the eighth 20-win season in program history.
GRAND THEFT
Fairfield’s 16 steals versus the Mount was the most since the Stags had 19 steals on December 9, 2012 versus Rider.
GRAND THIEVES
With 3 steals versus MSM, Jasper Floyd established a new single seasons steals record for Fairfield with 75 passing long time record holder Kyle Commodore who has 74 steals during the 1998-99 season. With 4 Steals Jalen Leach inched closer to joining the top 10 for a season moving into a tie for 11th with Rakim Sanders with 52 steals on the season. Leach is in striking distance of #10 - Jesus Cruz 53 2017-18, #9 - Kyle Commodore 54 1997-98 and #8 - A.J. Wynder 55 1986-87.
WINS IN CONFERENCE
The Stags' 14-6 conference mark is the best since the 2010-11 season when Ed Cooley’s Stags finished with a 15-3 record.
STAGS RELAXING IN ATLANTIC CITY BEFORE THE TOURNAMENT

FINAL STANDINGS / TOURNAMENT SEEDINGS

Team	Record	GB	OVR
1. Quinnipiac*#	15-5	-	23-8
2. Fairfield*	14-6	1	20-11
3. Marist*	12-8	3	17-12
4. Rider*	12-8	3	15-16
5. Saint Peter's*	12-8	3	17-12
6. Niagara	11-9	4	15-15
7. Iona	10-10	5	15-16
8. Mount St. Mary's	9-11	6	13-18
9. Canisius	8-12	7	13-17
10. Manhattan	4-16	11	7-22
11. Siena	3-17	12	4-27

UNUSUAL POSITION
The Stags have been seeded 2nd only three times during the last 42 years (2010, 2003 and 1996). Fairfield is 6-3 in games played as the number 2 seed. Fairfield appeared in the championship game every time they were the number 2 seed.
AVERAGE SEED
The Stags have had an average seeding position of 5.86 over the last 42 years.
NOT SURE OUR OPPONENT?
In case you are wondering how we have faired against our unknown opponent, here is the Stags record in the MAAC tourney versus the current teams in the conference:
Team Record Streak 
Canisius 3-2 W 3
Iona 4-3 L 1
Manhattan 7-5 W 1
Marist 2-1 W 2
Mount Saint Mary’s 0-0
Niagara 4-1 W 2
Quinnipiac 1-0 W1
Rider 2-1 W 2
Saint Peter’s 7-8 L 2
Siena 1-7 L 4
Total 31-29
TRYING TO GET TO 500
Overall Fairfield has played in 75 MAAC tournament games with the team holding a 35-40 record.
MAAC TOURNAMENT - REASONS FAIRFIELD CAN WIN
The Stags have some veteran players who have the ability to play smart.
For the first time in some years Fairfield has the ability to score from each position on the floor.
MAAC TOURNAMENT - HOW FAIRFIELD CAN LOSE
It has been said that "defense wins championships," and the Stags defense has lapsed at times this season.
MAAC TOURNAMENT RECORDS BY COACH
Mitch Buonguoro is the only Stags coach to have a winning record in the MAAC tournament:
Maac Tourney Coaches Records
O’Connor 1-5 (4 years)
Buonguoro 7-4 (6 years)
Cormier 6-6 (7 years)
O’Toole 5-8 (8 years)
Cooley 4-5 (5 years)
Johnson 8-8 (8 years )
Young 4-4(4 years)
SEEDING
Overall Win Loss record by Seeding all MAAC TOURNAMENT games

Seed	Games	Wins	Losses	Pct
1	99	72	27	.727
2	98	66	32	.673
3	77	41	36	.532
4	78	38	40	.487
5	69	29	40	.420
6	70	27	43	.386
7	73	36	37	.493
8	54	16	38	.296
9	46	19	27	.413
10	29	3	26	.103
11	18	8	10	.444

MAAC TOURNAMENT - CHANCES TO WIN TOURNAMENT BASED ON SEEDING
Over the past 42 years, here are the percentage chances of winning the MAAC Tourney based on seeding*:
1 39.02%
2 24.39%
3 14.63%
4 7.32%
5 4.88%
6 0.00%
7 4.88%
8 2.44%
9 2.44%
10 0.00%
11 0.00%
*The MAAC tournament was cancelled in 2020 due to covid 19 so there have only been 41 Tournament Champions.
LUCKY NUMBER 2?
Fairfield has never won the tournament as a number two seed. The Stags have 3 MAAC tournament championships as the number 1, number 7 and number 8 seeds. Fairfield has also appeared in the championship game as the number 2 seed three times losing to Canisius, Manhattan and Siena
2010 (1) Siena 72, (2) Fairfield 65 (OT)
2003 (1) Manhattan 69, (2) Fairfield 54
1996 (5) Canisius 52, (2) Fairfield 46
MAAC TOURNAMENT - ALL TIME STANDINGS

School	#Championships	#Runner-Up	Last-Championship
Iona	14	6	2023
Siena	5	4	2010
Manhattan	5	4	2015
La Salle†	4	0	1992
Fairfield	3	6	1997
Saint Peter's	4	4	2022
Loyola†	2	0	2012
Niagara	2	4	2007
Fordham†	1	4	1983
Canisius	1	2	1996
Mount St Mary's	0	0
Rider	0	2
Marist	0	1

Editors note: Former MAAC members Monmouth, Holy Cross and Army also failed to win a MAAC championship
DID YOU KNOW - WITH SJ
Just like the game Monopoly was based on events and places Atlantic City the game Candy Land is based on real life events and locations. Mostly notably, the Gum Drop Mountains are named after the sudden drop at the peak of Gum Mountain in Virginia and the molasses swamp is a reference to the great Boston molasses flood of 1867.
MAAC TOURNAMENTS TO REMEMBER
2021
Fairfield made an impressive run in the 2021 MAAC tournament, winning 3 straight games as the 7th seed before falling to Iona in the championship game. Fairfield overcame 8th seeded Manhattan in overtime before beating the 2nd seed Monmouth and 3rd seed St. Peters on their way to the championship game. Jake Wojcik and Taj Benning were named to the All-tournament team.
2018
Fairfield made an amazing run in the 2018 MAAC tournament, winning 3 straight games as the 6th seed before falling to Iona in the championship game. The Stags run was lead by senior Tyler Nelson. Nelson scored 99 points, second most in tournament history, trailing only Dwayne Archbold's 111 points in the 2002 MAAC tourney. Nelson secured 22 rebounds, 16 assists, 6 steals, 17 3-point baskets, 30 field goals, and 22 free throws on 22-24 shooting (91.6%). Many of these numbers are Fairfield records and/or rank among the top numbers put up by any player in the MAAC tournament history.
2012
Fairfield reached the MAAC tournament finals as the 4 Seed defeating Rider(5) and Iona(1) before falling to Loyola(2) in the finals in Springfield. Rakim Sanders lead the way for Fairfield with 27 rebounds and 53 points.
2010
Fairfield(2) defeated Canisius(7) in the quarterfinal round by a score of 67-57, before besting Niagara(6) 69-63 in the semi finals. Fairfield had a chance to win the Championship game but a shot in the final seconds of regulation rimmed out sending the game into overtime where the Stags fell to Siena(1) 72-65.
2003
Tim O’Toole’s Fairfield Stags(2) defeated Saint Peter’s(8) 68-60 and Siena(3) 67-63 before falling to Manhattan 69-54 in the Championship game. Manhattan’s Luis Flores was named MVP of the tournament.
1997 – MAAC Tournament Champions
The Fairfield Stags entered the MAAC tournament with an 8-18 overall record and 2-12 conference record good enough for last place. The Stags(8) shocked first seeded Iona(1) by a score of 80-71. Fairfield then bested St Peters(4) by a score of 73-61 before downing Canisius(2) in the Championship game 78-72. Fairfield became the first #8 seed to win the MAAC tournament.
1987 - MAAC Tournament Champions
The Stags entered the 1987 MAAC tournament as the 7th seed (11-15) facing heavily favored LaSalle(2). Fairfield easily handled the explorers 75-62 with AJ Wynder and Jeff Gromos each contributing 27 points and Eddie Golden dishing off 10 assists for the first time in his career. Fairfield then rallied from 7 down in the final three minutes to beat Army 65-60 in the MAAC semi-finals. Troy Bradford had 19 points. In the Championship Game Fairfield found themselves trailing Iona 53-35 in the second half with under 15 minutes to play. In one of the greatest comebacks in MAAC tournament history, Fairfield stormed back to tie the game at the buzzer. Tim O'Toole's 2 steals, 2 drawn charges and 6 points played a key role in the comeback while Troy Bradford hit critical shots including a 3 point basket in the final minutes to give Fairfield its first tie. After yielding a bucket to Iona, AJ Wynder hit a pull up jumper as time expired sending the game into overtime. Jeff Gromos hit two key buckets as the Stags again rallied from behind in overtime to win the 1987 MAAC Tournament.
1986 - MAAC Tournament Champions
The number 1 seeded Stags won their first ever MAAC Tournament championship. Fairfield won handily over Manhattan 80-56, but found themselves locked in a tough defensive battle with St. Peter’s in the second round. Jeff Gromos played some of his best basketball in that contest, scoring a game high 15 points, including going 9 of 10 from the line, none of the free throws bigger than the two he hit to break a tie with only 41 seconds remaining leading to a 49-47 Stags victory. In the championship game, Fairfield faced Holy Cross and their scoring phenom Jim McCaffrey. Fairfield played tough defense on McCaffrey holding him to only one point in the first half building a 12-point lead. In the second half McCaffrey was on fire pumping in 24 points, but it was still not enough as Stag scoring leader Tony George had 18 of his game high 27 points in that half, holding off the Crusaders and giving the Stags 67-64 win for the conference title.
HEARD BUT PROBABLY NOT TRUE
MAAC HIRES DYLAN MULVANEY AS SPOKESPERSON TO PROMOTE MAAC TOURNEY
Following the success and attention associated with last years Bud Lite March Madness campaign, the Metro Atlantic Conference marketing team has turned to social media influencer Dylan Mulvaney as their new spokesperson. According to Travis Tellitocci, “with all the discontent surrounding changes about to take place in the conference, the MAAC needs to bring in a big time professional like Dylan to bring people together and to become the face of the conference.” The move by Tellitocci, usurps Mark Nemec’s efforts to make Dylan the next Stags Mascot. According to Nemec, Mulvanni would have been the perfect fit to replace Lucas, as the athletic department could have had their first transgen deer spokesperson.”

Conference officials hope that Dylan will play a key role in drawing attention to, and increasing attendance at, this year’s MAAC tournament. We plan to have special collector beer can’s with Dylan’s picture on it for sale at the MAAC tournament. According to Tellitocci, “if that doesn’t draw fans to Atlantic City, nothing will.” Mulvaney hopes to do for the MAAC what was done for Bud Light. According to Mulvaney, “this won’t be hard to do as so many others have already done their part to destroy the MAAC brand.” If this promotion goes as well as planned, next year MAAC officials plan to replace regular Coke with a special “New Coke” that will be sold Dylan Mulvaney collector cans……

STAGS HEAD TO THE TOURNEY
The Stags head to Atlantic City for the MAAC tournament looking to win the tournament for the 4th time in 42 tries.

Maac Tournament records Single Game*
*Source: MAACSPORTS.COM and Sport Reference
The MAAC Conference has failed to update their record book to include last years MAAC tournament games. The Early Edition Staff believes we have hurriedly captured the needed updates in our list but we apologize for any possible omissions.

Most Points
53, Kevin Houston, Army (vs. Fordham 2/28/1987)
43, Sean Green, Iona (vs. Siena 3/3/1991)
42, Randy Woods, La Salle (vs. Fairfield 3/7/1992)
39, Jim McCaffrey, Holy Cross (vs. La Salle 2/27/1986)
38, Antoine Mason, Niagara (vs. Marist 3/6/2014)
36, Steve Burtt, Iona (vs. Saint Peter’s 3/5/2005)
36, Keydren Clark, Saint Peter’s (vs. Rider 3/7/2003)
36, Dwayne Archbold, Siena (vs. Marist 3/2/2002)
36, Jerry Johnson, Rider (vs. Canisius 3/2/2002)
36, Lionel Simmons, La Salle (vs. Fairfield 2/28/1987)
35, Jim McCaffrey, Holy Cross (vs. lona 3/1/1986)
34, Lionel Simmons, La Salle (vs. Fairfield 3/3/1990)

Most Field Goals Made
16, Sean Green, Iona (vs. Siena 3/3/1991)
15, Randy Woods, La Salle (vs. Fairfield 3/7/1992)
15, Jim McCaffrey, Holy Cross (vs. La Salle 2/27/1986)
14, Lionel Simmons, La Salle (vs. Fairfield 3/3/1990)
14, Lionel Simmons, La Salle (vs. Fairfield 2/28/1987)
14, Kevin Houston, Army (vs. Fordham 2/28/1987)
13, Antoine Mason, Niagara (vs. Marist 3/6/2014)
13, Troy Bradford, Fairfield (vs. La Salle 3/1/1989)
13, Steve Burtt, lona (vs. Fordham 3/3/1984)

Most Field Goals Attempted
37, Kevin Houston, Army (vs. Fordham 2/28/1987)
29, Lionel Simmons, La Salle (vs. Fairfield 3/1/1989)
28, Lionel Simmons, La Salle (vs. Fairfield 3/3/1990)
28, Kevin Houston, Army (vs. Fairfield 3/1/1987)
27, Luis Flores, Manhattan (vs. Niagara 3/9/2003)
27, Jim McCaffrey, Holy Cross (vs. Fairfield 3/3/1986)
26, Charron Fisher, Niagara (vs. Marist 3/8/2008)
26, Keydren Clark, Saint Peter’s (vs. Fairfield 38/2003)
26, Randy Woods, La Salle (vs. Fairfield 3/7/1992)
26, Troy Bradford, Fairfield (vs. La Salle 3/1/1989)

Best Field Goal Percentage
1.000 (11-11) Steve Samuels, Fordham (vs. Fairfield 2/27/1983)
1.000 (7-7) Je'lon Hornbeak, Monmouth (vs. Iona 3/7/2016)
.909 (10-11) James Mathis, Niagara (vs. Fairfield 3/3/2006)
.909 (10-11) Jamal Marshall, Manhattan (vs. Siena 3/6/1994)
.833 (10-12) Alex Franklin Siena (vs. Niagara 3/5/2007)
.833 (10-12) Tony Walker, Saint Peter’s (vs. Niagara 3/2/1991)
.818 (9-11) Shane Walker, Loyola (vs. Manhattan 3/5/2010)
.818 (9-11) Nakiea Miller, Iona (vs. Canisius 3/5/2001)
.800 (8-10) Lavon Long, Siena (vs. Iona 3/7/2015)
800 (8-10) Taylor Quinn, Saint Peter's (vs. Iona 3/4/2018) (Semifinals)

Most 3-Point Field Goals Made
9, Isaiah Williams, Iona (vs. Monmouth 3/8/2015)
8, Jerry Johnson, Rider (vs. Canisius 3/2/2002)
8, Greg Pedro, Fordham (vs. La Salle 3/7/1988)

Most 3-Point Field Goals Attempted
17, Kevin Houston, Army (vs. Fordham 2/28/1987)
16, Desi Washington, Saint Peter's (vs. Rider 3/7/2015)
16, Jay Gavin, Marist (vs. Rider 3/9/2008)

Most Free-Throws Made
19, Kevin Houston, Army (vs. Fordham 2/28/1987)
16, Keydren Clark, Saint Peter’s (vs. Rider 3/7/2003)
16, Doremus Bennerman, Siena (vs. Fairfield 3/5/1994)
15, Desi Washignton, Saint Peter's (vs. Rider 3/7/2015)
15, Ricky Soliver, Iona (vs. Niagara 3/6/2004)

Most Free-Throws Attempted
22, Kevin Houston, Army (vs. Fordham 2/28/1987)
18, Canisius (vs. Niagara 3/3/2016)
18, Antoine Mason, Niagara (vs. Marist 3/6/2014)
18, Mike Glover, Iona (vs. Fairfield 3/4/2012)
18, Doremus Bennerman, Siena (vs. Fairfield 3/5/1994)
18, Juan Mendez, Niagara (vs. Iona 3/6/2004)
17, Ricky Soliver, Iona (vs. Niagara 3/6/2004)
17, Keydren Clark, Saint Peter’s (vs. Rider 3/7/2003)

Best Free Throw Percentage
1.000 (14-14) Lamont Jones, Iona (vs. Canisius 3/9/2013)
1.000 (11-11) Randy Cozzens, Army (vs. Saint Peter’s 3/4/1985)
1.000 (11-11) Jim McCaffrey, Holy Cross (vs. Saint Peter’s 2/28/1985)
1.000 (11-11) Rory Grimes, lona (vs. Fairfield 2/28/1985)
1.000 (11-11) Roland Griffin, Iona (vs. Fairfield 3/5/2018) (Championship)
.938 (15-16) Desi Washington, Saint Peter's (vs. Rider 2/7/2015)

Most Rebounds
24, Todd Mattson, Army (vs. Holy Cross 3/3/1990)
23, Ousmane Drame, Quinnipiac (vs. Marist 3/5/2015)
19, Bilal Benn, Niagara (vs. Rider 6/8/2009)
19, James Reaves, Niagara (vs. Canisius 3/3/2002)
18, Ryan Rossiter, Siena (vs. Rider 3/7/2010)
18, Omari Isreal, Loyola (vs. Siena 3/9/2008)
18, Jason Thompson, Rider (vs. Marist 3/9/2008)
18, Tony Hargraves, lona (vs. Army 3/1/1982)
17, James Reaves, Niagara (vs. Manhattan 3/9/2003)
17, Drew Henderson, Fairfield (vs. Canisius 3/1/1991)

Most Assists
14, Ronald Moore, Siena (vs. Fairfield 3/8/2009)
13, Doremus Bennerman, Siena (vs. Fairfield 3/5/1994)
12, Scott Machado, Iona (vs. Rider 3/6/2011)
12, Marvin McCullough, Iona (vs. Niagara 3/8/2003)
12, Sean Kennedy, Marist (vs. Siena 3/2/2002)
12, Jason Young, Iona (vs. Rider 3/4/2000)
12, Javone Moore, Canisius (vs. Niagara 3/2/1997)
12, Antoine Allen. Saint Peter’s (vs. Canisius 3/6/1992)
12, Doug Overton, La Salle (vs. Siena 3/4/1990)
12, Jerry Hobbie, Fordham (vs. Fairfield 2/27/1984)

Most Steals
8, Justin Robinson, Monmouth (vs. Rider 3/4/2016)
6, Thomas Capuano, Manhattan (vs. Rider 3/2/2017) (First Round)
6, Derek Needham, Fairfield (vs. Saint Peter’s 3/6/2011)
6, Steven Samuels, Saint Peter’s (at Fairfield 3/6/2011)
6, Kevin Spann, Saint Peter’s (vs. Rider 3/3/2006)
6, Kenny Minor, Manhattan (vs. Niagara 3/9/2003)
6, Kyle Commodore, Fairfield (vs. Iona 3/1/1997)
6, Carey Wilson, Manhattan (vs. Siena 3/7/1993)
6, Alex Roberts, Saint Peter’s (vs. Fordham 3/5/1988)
6, Bill Wheeler, Manhattan (vs. Saint Peter’s 2/28/1987)
6, Ralph Lewis, La Salle (vs. Saint Peter’s 3/3/1984)

Most Blocks
11, Nakiea Miller, Iona (vs. Fairfield 3/5/2000)
7, Jermaine Jackson, Rider (vs. Niagara 3/8/2009)
6, Harold Brantley, Fairfield (vs. Canisius 3/1/1991)

Maac Tournament Records - Entire Tourney

Most Total Points
111, Dwayne Archbold, Siena, 2002 (4 games)
99, Jim McCaffrey, Holy Cross, 1986 (3 games)
99, Tyler Nelson, Fairfield 2018 (4 games)
96, Randy Woods, La Salle, 1992 (3 games)
86, Lionel Simmons, La Salle, 1990 (3 games)
86, Lionel Simmons, La Salle, 1989 (3 games)
85, Patrick Gardner, Marist 2023 (4 games)
83, Steve Burtt, Iona, 2006 and 2005 (3 games)
81, Kevin Houston, Army, 1987 (2 games)
79, Randy Cozzens, Army, 1985 (3 games)
75, Jamar Hunter, Saint Peter’s, 1999 (3 games)
75, Steve Burtt, lona, 1984 (3 games)

Most Total Rebounds
48, Darren Fenn, Canisius, 2001 (4 games)
47, James Reaves, Niagara, 2002 (3 games)
42, Ryan Rossiter, Siena, 2010 (3 games)
42, Todd Sowell, Saint Peter’s, 2006 (4 games)
41, Jason Thompson, Rider, 2008 (3 games)
41, Clif Brown, Niagara, 2007 (3 games)
38, Lionel Simmons, La Salle, 1990 (3 games)
38, Sanford Jenkins, Fordham, 1990 (4 games)
38, Patrick Gardner, Marist 2023 (4 games)

Most Points
106, Niagara (vs. Iona 3/6/2004)
106, La Salle (vs. Siena 3/4/1990)
102, Canisius (vs. Niagara 3/3/2016)
101, Siena (vs. Rider 2/27/1999)
101, Fordham (vs. Army 3/2/1988)
100, Iona (vs. Marist 3/5/2006)

Fewest Points
31, Marist (at Fairfield 3/5/2011)
33, Fairfield (vs. Saint Peter's 3/5/2015)
37, Loyola (vs. Manhattan 3/6/1993)
39, Loyola (vs. Iona 3/7/2003)
40, Iona (vs. Marist 3/6/2009)
41, Army (vs. Saint Peter’s 2/28/1983)
42, Rider (vs. Fairfield 3/9/2013)
42, Manhattan (vs. Fordham 2/28/1985)
43, Fairfield (vs. Rider 3/9/2013)

Most Points (Both Teams)
199, Canisius 102, Niagara 97 (3/3/2016)
198, Niagara 106, Iona 92 (OT) (3/6/2004)
196, La Salle 106, Siena 90 (3/4/1990)
192, Army 98, Fordham 94 (OT) (2/28/1987)
185, Iona 95, Siena 90 (OT) (3/3/1991)
184, Iona 100, Marist 84 (3/5/2006)
182, Niagara 93, Rider 89 (OT) (3/8/2009)

Fewest Points (Both Teams)
83, Marist 43, Iona 40 (3/7/2009)
85, Fairfield 43, Rider 42 (3/9/13)
86, Fairfield 55, Marist 31 (3/5/2011)
86, Fordham 44, Manhattan 42 (OT) (2/28/1985)
92, Loyola 48, Fairfield 44 (3/5/2012)
94, Manhattan 57, Loyola 37 (3/6/1993)

Largest Margin of Victory
40, Canisius 84, Siena 44 (3/1/1997)

Most Field Goals Made
41, Manhattan (vs. Iona 3/5/1994)
41, La Salle (vs. Siena 3/4/1990)
39, Niagara (vs. Canisius 3/3/2016)
38, La Salle (vs. Fordham 3/4/1989)
35, Iona (vs. Siena 6/5/2011)
35, La Salle (vs. Fairfield 3/1/1989)
35, Fordham (vs. Army 2/28/1987)

Most Field Goals Attempted
88, Rider (vs. Niagara 3/8/2009)
84, Niagara (vs. Monmouth 3/3/2017) (Quarterfinals)
80, Holy Cross (vs. Fordham 3/4/1990)
79, Fairfield (vs. Iona 2/28/1985)

Best Field Goal Percentage
.804, (33-41) Fordham (vs. Fairfield 2/27/1983)

Most 3-Point Field Goals Made
19, Iona (vs. Monmouth 3/8/2015)
15, La Salle (vs. Siena 3/4/1990)
14, Iona (vs. Rider 3/6/2011)
14, Niagara (vs. Siena 3/5/2000)
13, Quinnipiac (vs. Niagara 3/2/2017) (First Round)
13, Iona (vs. Canisius 3/4/2016)
13, Marist (vs. Quinnipiac 3/5/2015)
13, Siena (vs. Manhattan 3/3/2001)
13, Siena (vs. Rider 2/28/1999)
13, La Salle (vs. Siena (3/8/1992)
13, Siena (vs. Iona 3/3/1991)

Most 3-Point Field Goals Attempted
41, Marist (vs. Rider 3/9/2008)
37, Niagara (at Siena 3/8/2009)
36, Siena (vs. LaSalle 3/4/1990)
35, Marist (vs. Siena 3/4/2007)
33, Niagara (vs. Rider 3/3/2007)
32, Siena (vs. Iona 3/6/2000)
32, La Salle (vs. Siena 3/8/1992)
31, Niagara (vs. Marist 3/7/2009)
30, Quinnipiac (vs. Niagara 3/2/2017) (First Round)
30, Iona (vs. Canisius 3/4/2016)
30, Rider (vs. Saint Peter’s 6/7/2003)
29, Iona (vs. Monmouth 3/7/2016)
29, Siena (vs. Iona 3/2/1996)
29, Siena (vs. Iona 3/3/1991)

Best 3-Point Field Goal Percentage
1.000 (6-6). Fordham (vs. Army 3/2/1988)

Most Free-Throws Made
38, Manhattan (vs. Loyola 3/5/2010)
38, Niagara (vs. Iona 3/6/2004)
37, Fairfield (vs. Manhattan 3/2/2002)
35, Siena, (vs. Manhattan 3/5/2016)
35, Army (vs. Fordham 2/28/1987)
35, lona (vs. Fairfield 2/28/1985)

Most Free-Throws Attempted
48, Fairfield (vs. Manhattan 3/2/02)
46, Manhattan (vs. Loyola 3/5/2010)
46, Rider (vs. Saint Peter’s 3/6/2010)
45, Siena (vs. Manhattan 3/5/2016)
44, Canisius (vs. Niagara (3/3/2016)
44, Niagara (vs. Rider 3/8/2009)
43, Canisius (vs. Siena 3/4/2001)
43, Army (vs. Fordham 2/28/1987)
42, lona (vs. Fairfield 2/28/1985)

Best Free-Throw Percentage
1.000 (12-12), Niagara (vs. Rider 3/3/2007)
1.000 (11-11), Saint Peter's (vs. Iona 3/5/2017) (Semifinals)
1.000 (11-11), Saint Peter’s (vs. Iona 3/7/2011)
.944 (17-18), Canisius (vs. Saint Peter’s 3/5/1995)
.941 (16-17), Monmouth (vs. Siena 3/5/2017) (Semifinals)
.938 (15-16), Niagara (vs. Rider 3/8/2009)
.933 (14-15), Rider (vs. Saint Peter’s 3/6/2004)
.933 (14-15), Saint Peter’s (vs. Iona 3/1/1987)
.929 (26-28), Manhattan (vs. Marist 3/7/2015)
.929 (13-14), Rider (vs. Fairfield 3/6/2005)
.923 (12-13), La Salle (vs. Holy Cross 2/2719/86)

Most Rebounds
62, Iona (vs. Fairfield 2/28/1985)
58, Niagara (vs. Rider 3/8/2009)
55, lona (vs. Army 3/4/1983)

Most Assists
31, La Salle (vs. Siena 3/4/1990)
27, Fairfield (vs. Iona 3/4/2012)
26, Marist (at Fairfield 3/5/2011)
25, Siena (vs. Fairfield 3/8/2009)
24, Iona (vs. Niagara 38/2003)
24, Iona (vs. Niagara 3/2/2002)
24, Holy Cross (vs. Iona 3/2/1988)

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[rcosta59]

the latest bracketology has Quinnipiac as a 15 playing number 2 NC. What's significant about that is that they have that game in The East Bracket in Boston. Oh baby, the Stags in The Big Dance in the East Bracket....that sounds like Christmas morning to me!!!

[stag76]

Mar 10, 2024 7:56:55 GMT -5 rcosta59 said:

the latest bracketology has Quinnipiac as a 15 playing number 2 NC. What's significant about that is that they have that game in The East Bracket in Boston. Oh baby, the Stags in The Big Dance in the East Bracket....that sounds like Christmas morning to me!!!

Hate to be your lump of coal, but first off— we need to win the MAAC tournament. Assuming we do that, Boston is a regional final site (the second weekend of games). Should we win the MAAC tournament, I’d think we’d like to be placed in the Brooklyn pod for the first round.

www.espn.com/espn/feature/story/_/page/bracketology/ncaa-bracketology-2024-march-madness-men-field-predictions

[gostags13]

x.com/ffldfrank/status/1766675437680267679?s=46&t=5MllT1T5qCUXr_y7ROJ-Aw

[stag79]

Never been to AC. What hotel does anyone suggest for the games
Thanks

[reindeerfan]

Mar 10, 2024 12:42:35 GMT -5 stag79 said:

Never been to AC. What hotel does anyone suggest for the games
Thanks

Tropicana and ceasars are closest. Ballys is a little cheaper. All are walkable to arena

[stags74]

From boardwalk hall -,Caesars 0.2 miles and Tropicana 0.5 miles .
I booked at Caesars using “ MAAC24” group code for Wed night game. More availability on Wed. Night at Tropicana then Caesars.

[stag76]

What a change from last year when we were one of the 10 worst 3 point shooting teams in D1 to being the 14th best 3 point % team in D1 — only 2 behind Duke with their 5 Star McDonald’s HS all-Americans.
I think Floyd and Casey are a big part of the turnaround. Of course, having Goodine available for the whole season is also a huge boost.

stats.ncaa.org/rankings/change_sport_year_div

[paulie74]

When are the all the all MAAC awards announced? Do they stream it?

[stag79]

Mar 10, 2024 14:48:17 GMT -5 stag76 said:

What a change from last year when we were one of the 10 worst 3 point shooting teams in D1 to being the 14th best 3 point % team in D1 — only 2 behind Duke with their 5 Star McDonald’s HS all-Americans.
I think Floyd and Casey are a big part of the turnaround. Of course, having Goodine available for the whole season is also a huge boost.

stats.ncaa.org/rankings/change_sport_year_div

Easy to forget that this is Goodine’s first full season of major minutes since his prep years. And that s few weeks ago we feared he was out for the year. He is playing like a 4-star recruit, an elite shooter now showing a complete game.

[billuconn]

Wow! This is an amazing and interesting collection of stats. I hate to be that guy that has to point out mistakes but I believe the great Boston Molasses flood was actually in 1866 .

Thanks for these great game note posts  

[reindeerfan]

Mar 10, 2024 22:05:38 GMT -5 billuconn said:

I believe the great Boston Molasses flood was actually in 1866 .

I'll let SJ know......

[dalydoseofhoops]

dalydoseofhoops.blogspot.com/2024/03/maac-monday-awards-and-all-conference.html

[doowopbill]

Great job, Jaden, in your predictions.
I assume the coaches vote for the MAAC teams but I certainly like your picks over theirs.
The coaches chose Max Allen for second team while relegating Brycen to third team. Ridiculous!
I think Jalen's final outstanding game Saturday vs MSM got him first team over Caleb.
Also how could Allen Powell be a third team selection over our Jasper. As a preseason first team selection. Powell had a real down season in all categories. Should have been Jasper Floyd!

[reindeerfan]

Mar 11, 2024 10:28:12 GMT -5 doowopbill said:

Great job, Jaden, in your predictions.
I assume the coaches vote for the MAAC teams but I certainly like your picks over theirs.
The coaches chose Max Allen for second team while relegating Brycen to third team. Ridiculous!
I think Jalen's final outstanding game Saturday vs MSM got him first team over Caleb.
Also how could Allen Powell be a third team selection over our Jasper. As a preseason first team selection. Powell had a real down season in all categories. Should have been Jasper Floyd!

I agree that we should have 4 players on the three teams, Floyd, Field, Leach and Goodine are all worthy. The issue is the politics of this. There is a lot of horse trading that typically goes on with the voting. Jon Dunne might be friends with Tobin Anderson (an example not saying this is the case), and he might agree to vote for an Iona player in exchange for Anderson voting for Max Allen. There are 11 teams and 15 spots. Every team wants their best player to be named so getting more than one player on the all conference team becomes difficult. We got 3. On top of that the first place team usually claims the most spots.

On another front, scoring is over-emphasized in the voting. Here are the top 5 scorers this season:

1 James, Mervin (Rider) 19
2 Balanc,Matt (Quinnipiac) 18.5
3 Leffew,Dakota (Mount St. Mary's) 17.4
4 Washington,Corey (Saint Peter's) 16.8
5 Leach,Jalen (Fairfield) 16.4

This also happens to be the first team all MAAC. All-in-all the team is well represented, even though the folks that know basketball, know that Floyd was a key component to this team. He is 2nd in Assists, first in Steals, 6th in free throw percentage and in the top 12 in rebounding from the guard position in addition to his scoring. Hard for me to see him left off, particularly when I look at Idan Tretout who has less assists, steal and Rebounds. Lets see if we can put Floyd on the all-tourney team.....