2011-12 Wheelock Men's Basketball News

May 7, 2012
Two Students, Three Employees Honored with Major Awards at Wheelock Athletics Banquet
Two students and three employees earned major awards on Thursday at the 19th Annual Wheelock Student-Athlete Recognition Banquet, while programs handed out honors to student-athletes.

February 27, 2012
Rice, Kaim, Pierce, Hudson Named to NECC Men's Hoops All-Conference Team
ATTLEBORO, MA – Four Wheelock College men’s hoops players were named NECC All-Conference. Eric Rice (Woburn, MA) and Max Kaim (Fort Lauderdale, FL) were named Second Team, while Kyle Pierce (Burlington, MA) and Bashir Hudson (Jamaica Plain, MA) were selected Honorable Mention.

February 21, 2012
Kaim Nets 17 in Final Collegiate Game vs. Regis
CHESTNUT HILL, MA - Senior guard Max Kaim (Fort Lauderdale, FL) scored a team-high 17 points to lead the Wheelock College men's basketball team in a 59-49 loss to visiting Regis College (MA) this evening in the NECC Tournament Quarterfinals at Brunelli Court on the campus of Pine Manor College in Chestnut Hill, MA.

February 20, 2012
#3 Seed Men's Basketball to Host #6 Seed Regis on Tuesday, February 21 at 7:00 PM
ATTLEBORO, MA - The seeding for the 2012 NECC Men's Basketball Championship Tournament has been released with Wheelock College earning the number three seed. The Wildcats will host sixth-seeded Regis College on Tuesday at 7:00 p.m. at Brunelli Court on the campus of Pine Manor College in Chestnut Hill, MA.

February 18, 2012
Kaim Nets 1,000th Career Point for Men's Basketball at Elms
CHICOPEE, MA – Senior guard Max Kaim (Fort Lauderdale, FL) drilled a three-pointer at 18:26 of the second half to break the 1,000-point barrier to become the fourth player in Wheelock College men's basketball history to reach the mark in a 61-53 road loss at Elms College in a NECC contest at Picknelly Arena in Chicopee, MA.

February 16, 2012
Pierce Breaks Own Record for Single-Game Free Throws and Nets Season-High 23 vs. Emerson
CHESTNUT HILL, MA - Senior point guard Kyle Pierce (Burlington, MA) converted a school-record 15 free throws as part of a season-high 23 points to lead the Wheelock College men's basketball team in a 75-72 OT defeat to Emerson tonight in Chestnut Hill, MA.

February 14, 2012
Rice Nets 21 as Men's Basketball Comeback Falls Short to Becker
CHESTNUT HILL, MA - Senior center Eric Rice (Woburn, MA) scored a game-high 21 points and the Wheelock College men's basketball team put on a spirited comeback that came up just short to the NECC's top team, visiting Becker College, in a 74-69 loss tonight at Brunelli Court on the campus of Pine Manor College in Chestnut Hill, MA.

February 11, 2012
Rice Scores 21 to Lead Men's Basketball to 70-58 Road Win at Daniel Webster
NASHUA, NH - Senior center Eric Rice (Woburn, MA) scored a game-high 21 points to lead the Wheelock College men's basketball team to a 70-58 victory over host Daniel Webster College tonight in a NECC contest at Mario Vagge Gymnasium in Nashua, NH.

February 7, 2012
Kaim Scores Game-High 22 to Lead Men's Basketball over Newbury, 76-56
CHESTNUT HILL, MA – Senior guard Max Kaim (Fort Lauderdale, FL) scored a game-high 22 points to lead the Wheelock College men's basketball team over visiting Newbury College, 76-56, in an NECC contest this evening at Brunelli Court in Chestnut Hill, MA.

February 4, 2012
Pierce Becomes Men's Basketball's Career Leader in Free Throws Made at Becker
LEICESTER, MA - Senior point guard Kyle Pierce (Burlington, MA) made three of four free throws to become the all-time leader in free throws made for the Wheelock College men's basketball team this afternoon in a 77-49 road loss at Becker College in a NECC contest on the Leicester Gym in Leicester, MA

February 2, 2012
Rice Becomes Third Player in Wheelock Men's Basketball History to Net 1,000 Career Points vs. Lesley
CHESTNUT HILL, MA - Senior center Eric Rice (Woburn, MA) scored his 1,000th career point at the 19:06 mark of the first half for the Wheelock College men's basketball team in a 65-63 loss to visiting Lesley University in an NECC tilt tonight in Chestnut Hill, MA.

January 28, 2012
Hudson Nets 17 to Lead Men's Basketball at Mitchell, 70-63
NEW LONDON, CT - Junior swingman Bashir Hudson (Jamaica Plain, MA) posted his team-leading eighth double-double of the season with 17 points and 13 rebounds to lead the Wheelock College men's basketball team over host Mitchell College, 70-63, this afternoon in a NECC contest in New London, CT.

January 26, 2012
Men's Basketball Pulls Away in Overtime For 71-60 Win Over Elms
CHESTNUT HILL, MA – The Wheelock College men's basketball team outscored visiting Elms College, 12-1, in overtime to secure a 71-60 victory in an NECC contest this evening at Brunelli Court on the campus of Pine Manor College in Chestnut Hill, MA. The Wildcats win their school-record fifth straight game.

January 24, 2012
Hudson and the Defense Lead Men's Basketball to a 61-35 Road Win over Lesley
CAMBRIDGE, MA – The Wheelock College men's basketball team hit 4-5 three-point field goals during a crucial stretch that separated the Wildcats from host Lesley University in their 61-35 win Tuesday night in NECC men's basketball play in Cambridge, MA.

January 23, 2012
Rice Named NECC Men's Basketball Player of the Week
ATTLEBORO, MA – Wheelock College men’s basketball player Eric Rice (Woburn, MA) was named the New England Collegiate Conference Player of the Week for the week of January 16-22, it was announced today by the conference.

January 21, 2012
Rice Nets 26 to Lead Men's Basketball over Southern Vermont, 78-59
CHESTNUT HILL, MA – Senior center Eric Rice (Woburn, MA) scored a career-high 26 points to lead the Wheelock College men's basketball team over visiting Southern Vermont College, 78-59, in an NECC contest this afternoon at Brunelli Court.

January 17, 2012
Rice, Hudson Lead Men's Hoops to 64-63 OT Road Win at Regis
WESTON, MA – Junior swingman Bashir Hudson (Jamaica Plain, MA) made four crucial free throws in overtime and senior Eric Rice (Woburn, MA) netted a game-high 20 points to lead the Wheelock College men's basketball team to a 64-63 overtime victory over host Regis College (MA) tonight in a NECC contest.

January 14, 2012
Pierce Paces Balanced Attack in Wheelock Men's Basketball Win over Mitchell, 72-52
CHESTNUT HILL, MA – Senior point guard Kyle Pierce (Burlington, MA) netted 16 points and was one of five Wheelock College men’s basketball players to net double-digits in a 72-52 victory over visiting Mitchell College in a NECC contest this afternoon at Brunelli Court.

January 12, 2012
Defense Registers Solid Effort for Men's Basketball vs. Regis
CHESTNUT HILL, MA - The Wheelock College defense held the Regis College (MA) men's basketball team to just 27 points on 31.8% (7-22) shooting in the first half, but was unabled to come away with a victory, falling to the visitors, 58-48, in a New England Collegiate Conference contest this evening on Brunelli Court.

January 7, 2012
Kaim Erupts for Career-High 29 to Lead Men's Basketball at Newbury, 54-52
BROOKLINE, MA - Senior guard Max Kaim (Fort Lauderdale, FL) poured in a career-high 29 points to lead the Wheelock College men's basketball team over host Newbury College, 54-52, in NECC action this afternoon in Brookline, MA.

January 6, 2012
LeVangie Named Head Men's Basketball Coach
BOSTON, MA – Matt LeVangie (Scituate, MA) has been named Head Men’s Basketball Coach at Wheelock College, it was announced today by Director of Athletics, Diana Cutaia.

December 14, 2011
Hudson Finishes Just Shy of Another Double-Double on the Road vs. No. 4 MIT
CAMBRIDGE, MA - Junior forward Bashir Hudson (Jamaica Plain, MA) netted 13 points and grabbed nine rebounds to lead the Wheelock College men's basketball team in a 71-47 loss to host nationally-ranked number four Massachusetts Institute of Technology.

December 12, 2011
Rice Leads Men's Basketball on the Road over Mount Ida, 69-57
NEWTON, MA - Senior center Eric Rice (Woburn, MA) poured in a season-high 23 points to lead the Wheelock College men's basketball team over host Mount Ida College, 69-57, tonight in Newton, MA. The Wildcats improve to 3-6 on the season, while the Mustangs fall to 3-6.

December 10, 2011
Pierce Nets 21 for Men's Basketball vs. Daniel Webster
CHESTNUT HILL, MA - Senior point guard Kyle Pierce (Burlington, MA) scored a season-high 21 points to lead the Wheelock College men's basketball team in a 78-75 loss to visiting Daniel Webster College.

December 8, 2011
Hernandez Leads Men's Basketball Scoring Attack at Gordon
WENHAM, MA - Senior swingman Elliot Hernandez (Fort Lauderdale, FL) netted double-digits for the third time in his last four games with 11 points off the bench to lead the Wheelock College men's basketball team in a 67-53 loss to host Gordon College.

December 6, 2011
Hudson Leads Men's Basketball over Southern Vermont, 79-63
BENNINGTON, VT - Junior swingman Bashir Hudson (Jamaica Plain, MA) registered his fourth straight double-double with a career-high 21 points and 15 rebounds to lead the Wheelock College men's basketball team over host Southern Vermont College, 79-63.

November 26, 2011
Kaim Nets 15 in 27th Annual Harbor Invitational Championship Game vs. Trinity Men's Basketball
BOSTON, MA - Senior guard Max Kaim (Fort Lauderdale, FL) netted 15 points to lead the Wheelock College men's basketball team in a 64-47 loss to Trinity College (CT) in the Championship game of the 27th Annual Harbor Invitational.

November 25, 2011
Rice Leads Men's Basketball Over UMass Boston, 73-59, to Advance to Tournament Championship
BOSTON, MA - Five players registered double-digit scoring totals for the Wheelock College men's basketball team, led by 19 from senior center Eric Rice (Woburn, MA) to go with 10 rebounds to lead the squad to a 73-59 victory over host UMass Boston tonight in Boston.

November 19, 2011
Kaim Scores Season-High 20 Points for Men's Basketball in Consolation of Emmanuel Invitational
BOSTON, MA – Senior guard Max Kaim (Fort Lauderdale, FL) poured in a season-high 20 points to lead the Wheelock College men's basketball team in a 61-59 loss tonight to Wheaton College.

November 18, 2011
Kashouh Matches Career-High in Points in First Round of Emmanuel Men's Basketball Invitational
BOSTON, MA – Senior guard Victor Kashouh (Providence, RI) matched a career-high with 12 points and added a game-high five steals for the Wheelock College men's basketball team in a 63-47 loss to Westfield State University.

November 15, 2011
Pierce Nets 15 to Lead Men's Basketball in Season Opener at Wentworth
BOSTON, MA – The Wheelock College men's basketball team led late in both the first and second halves of its season-opener, but host Wentworth Institute of Technology came back to earn a 60-51 victory tonight on the campus of Wentworth.

November 15, 2011
Senior-laden Men's Basketball Primed for Big Year
BOSTON, MA - Wheelock College men’s basketball will put its most experienced team in school history on the floor for the 2011-12 season. The Wildcats return 13 letterwinners from a year ago, including eight seniors, who should give Wheelock one of the hardest working, most disciplined teams in the NECC this year.

November 9, 2011
Hernandez, Pierce, Rice Named Men's Basketball Tri-Captains
BOSTON, MA – Elliot Hernandez (Fort Lauderdale, FL), Kyle Pierce (Burlington, MA) and Eric Rice (Woburn, MA) were named Tri-Captains for the Wheelock College men’s basketball team for the 2011-12 season, it was announced by Head Coach John Preziosa. The trio become just the sixth, seventh and eighth players to be named Captain in the five-year history of the program.