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IONA COLLEGE GAELS 11-7 // 5-1 MAAC Head Coach (Years at Iona).......................Tim Cluess (8th) Overall Coaching Record....................................... 271-107 Record at Iona...................................................... 173-85 Assistant Coaches.......................................... Jared Grasso ...................................................................... Eric Eaton ...............................................................Adam Ginsburg Director of Operations......................................Ricky Johns Date 11.10 11.14 11.17 11.18 11.19 11.28 12.02 12.09 12.12 12.17 12.19 12.21 12.29 ^ 12.31 ^ 01.05 ^ 01.07 ^ 01.11 ^ 01.14 ^ 01.19 ^ 01.21 ^ 01.27 ^ 01.29 ^ 02.02 ^ 02.04 ^ 02.08 ^ 02.10 ^ 02.12 ^ 02.16 ^ 02.23 ^ 02.25 ^ ^-MAAC contest
2017-18 MONMOUTH UNIVERSITY MEN’S BASKETBALL
2017-18 IONA SCHEDULE
Opponent Time/Result at Albany L, 67-69 at Syracuse L, 62-71 vs. Weber State W, 80-72 vs. Northern Kentucky L, 72-85 vs. Coastal Carolina L, 84-89 at Ohio W, 93-88 FAIRLEIGH DICKINSON W, 82-75 at NJIT W, 74-70 YALE W, 83-67 vs. St. John’s L, 59-69 at Holy Cross W, 82-68 at Rhode Island L, 74-80 at Niagara W, 98-93 (OT) at Canisius L, 78-85 SAINT PETER’S W, 73-69 FAIRFIELD W, 84-65 SIENA W, 71-69 RIDER W, 91-64 at Monmouth 7:00 PM CANISIUS 1:00 PM vs. Manhattan 7:00 PM at Fairfield 7:00 PM QUINNIPIAC 7:00 PM at Marist 12:00 PM MONMOUTH 7:00 PM at Saint Peter’s 12:00 PM at Siena 7:00 PM NIAGARA 7:00 PM MANHATTAN 7/9:00 PM at Rider 2:00 PM
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5-12 // 1-4 MAAC Head Coach (Years at MU)........................... King Rice (7th) Overall Coaching Record....................................... 111-104 Record at Monmouth............................................ 111-104 Assistant Coaches (Years at MU)............. Rick Callahan (7th) ....................................................Duane Woodward (4th) .......................................................... Jamal Meeks (3rd) Director of Basketball Operations.........Anthony Molisso (1st) Special Assistant to the Head Coach....... Brian Stafman (1st) Date 11.10 11.12 11.14 11.19 11.22 11.25 11.27 12.02 12.06 12.09 12.12 12.22 12.28 12.31 01.05 01.12 01.14 01.19 01.25 01.27 01.29 02.02 02.04 02.08 02.10 02.13 02.16 02.18 02.22 02.24
2017-18 MONMOUTH SCHEDULE
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Opponent Time/Result BUCKNELL W, 79-78 at Seton Hall L, 65-75 at Lehigh W, 80-72 at Virginia L, 53-73 at UNC Asheville L, 51-62 PENN L, 96-101 (4OT) ALBANY W, 81-73 at UConn (at XL Center) L, 81-84 (OT) HOFSTRA L, 84-85 vs. Kentucky (at MSG) L, 76-93 at Princeton L, 58-69 at Yale W, 85-64 at Quinnipiac L, 76-78 at Saint Peter’s L, 64-77 MANHATTAN W, 77-66 at Niagara L, 77-78 at Canisius L, 79-94 IONA 7:00 PM SIENA 7:00 PM vs. Marist (Nassau Coliseum) 4:00 PM at Rider 7:00 PM FAIRFIELD 7:00 PM NIAGARA 2:00 PM at Iona 7:00 PM at Manhattan 7:00 PM SAINT PETER’S 7:00 PM CANISIUS 7:00 PM at Siena 2:00 PM RIDER 7:00 PM at Fairfield 1:00 PM
q-Preseason National Invitation Tournament (NIT) ^-Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference contest * - All road contests will air on the Shore Sports Network, 1160/1310AM and ShoreSportsNetwork.com.
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2017-18 MAAC STANDINGS (as of 1/15)
H AW K S V S . I O N A J A N U A R Y 1 9 , 2 01 8
SCHOOL OVERALL PCT. MAAC PCT. STRK 1. Iona 11-7 .611 5-1 .833 W4 2. Canisius 11-8 .579 5-1 .833 W2 3. Rider 11-7 .611 4-2 .667 L1 4. Niagara 11-8 .579 4-2 .667 W4 5. Manhattan 9-9 .500 4-2 .667 W2 6. Quinnipiac 6-12 .333 3-3 .500 L1 7. Marist 4-13 .235 2-3 .400 W1 8. Saint Peter’s 8-9 .471 2-4 .333 L2 9. Monmouth 5-12 .294 1-4 .200 L2 10. Fairfield 6-11 .353 1-5 .167 L5 11. Siena 5-14 .263 1-5 .167 L2
MONMOUTH QUICK FACTS Founded:...........................................................................................................1933 Location:................................................................................... West Long Branch, NJ Enrollment:......................................................................................................6,300 Athletics Website:....................................................................... MonmouthHawks.com President:.........................................................................................Grey J. Dimenna Director of Athletics:.........................................................................Dr. Marilyn McNeil Mascot............................................................................................................Hawks Colors.................................................................................................Blue and White Home Arena............................................................................ OceanFirst Bank Center Capacity...........................................................................................................4,100 Affiliation............................................................................................NCAA Division I Conference........................................................................................... Metro Atlantic Facebook....................................................................................Monmouth Basketball Twitter............................................................................................ @MonmouthBBall Instagram................................................................................ @MonmouthMensBBall
NOTES ON THE HAWKS n Diago Quinn has put together three consecutive strong performances, having scored in double figures in three games in a row for the first time in his career. On the Buffalo trip, Quinn was effective posting the first double-double of his career at Niagara. His 14 rebounds vs. the Purple Eagles is tied for the most for a Hawk this season (Tilghman at Yale, 12/22) and second most of his career (2/28/16, 16 boards vs. Niagara). He netted 15 points against Canisius on 4-7 shooting, also collecting five boards. Previously, he erupted for a career-high 19 points on 6-7 shooting and 7-8 from the foul line against Manhattan, also grabbing six rebounds. He has worked into double digits seven times this year, and is the only Hawk to start every game.
n Louie Pillari averaged 18.5 points per game on the Western New York swing, scoring 18 points against Canisius after putting home 19 at Niagara. He was nearly perfect at Canisius, shooting 6-for-7 and 4-of-5 from deep, along with making both of his foul shots. For the weekend, Pillari shot 52.4% from the floor and 57.1% from beyond the arc, as well as a perfect 7-for-7 from the foul line. Austin Tilghman is now averaging double digits in scoring for the first time in his career, scoring at 10.5 points per game after putting in a career-high 22 points at Canisius. He was 8-for-10 shooting against the Golden Griffins, and snagged nine rebounds, one shy of a double-double. His 85 assists lead the team, as do his 551 minutes played. Tilghman has been on the floor at least 31 minutes in 11 games this season, including three in a row and seven of the last eight contests.
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n Monmouth has had success at the OceanFirst Bank Center this season, winning three times with victories over Bucknell, Albany and Manhattan. Of the two losses, one came in the closing seconds vs. Hofstra and the other was a four-overtime defeat to Penn. Micah Seaborn is averaging 19 points per game at home and shooting 54.8% from the field and 63.6% from three, while Austin Tilghman, Diago Quinn and Deion Hammond all score in double digits in West Long Branch. Ray Salnave is scoring at 9.8 points per game in his home arena, and Zac Tillman scores at 7.8 points per night.
2017-18 MONMOUTH ROSTER NUMERICAL No. 0 1 2 3 4 5 10 11 13 15 23 24 32 33 44
Name Yr. Pos. Ht. Wt. Ray Salnave RFr. G 6-3 205 Pierre Sarr Jr. F 6-8 195 Melik Martin Fr. F 6-6 200 Deion Hammond Fr. G 6-4 200 Mustapha Traore RSo. F 6-8 210 Nick Rutherford* Jr. G 6-3 185 Micah Seaborn RJr. G 6-5 195 George Papas Fr. G 6-5 175 Marcus McClary Fr. G 6-3 195 Daniel Pillari Sr. G 5-10 170 Austin Tilghman Sr. G 6-1 230 Louie Pillari RSo. G 6-6 200 Diago Quinn Jr. C 6-9 255 Zac Tillman 5Sr. C 6-10 280 Sam Ibiezugbe So. C 6-11 245
Hometown/High School/Previous Elmont, NY/Benjamin N. Cardozo Dakar, Senegal/Roselle Catholic York, PA/York Catholic Mitchellville, MD/Riverdale Baptist School Philadelphia, PA/The Phelps School Indianapolis, IN/Allen/Florida Atlantic Fort Worth, TX/Prime Prep Jersey City, NJ/Union Catholic/Gould Academy Linden, NJ/The Patrick School Oceanport, NJ/Shore Regional Wilmington, DE/Archbishop Carroll Tinton Falls, NJ/Christian Brothers Academy New York, NY/Lake Forest Academy Yeadon, PA/Shipley School Simsbury, CT/The Masters School
No. 3 44 2 13 11 15 24 32 5 0 1 10 23 33 4
Name Yr. Pos. Ht. Wt. Deion Hammond Fr. G 6-4 200 Sam Ibiezugbe So. C 6-11 245 Melik Martin Fr. F 6-6 200 Marcus McClary Fr. G 6-3 195 George Papas Fr. G 6-5 175 Daniel Pillari Sr. G 5-10 170 Louie Pillari RSo. G 6-6 200 Diago Quinn Jr. C 6-9 255 Nick Rutherford* Jr. G 6-3 185 Ray Salnave RFr. G 6-3 205 Pierre Sarr Jr. F 6-8 195 Micah Seaborn RJr. G 6-5 195 Austin Tilghman Sr. G 6-1 230 Zac Tillman 5Sr. C 6-10 280 Mustapha Traore RSo. F 6-8 210
Hometown/High School/Previous Mitchellville, MD/Riverdale Baptist School Simsbury, CT/The Masters School York, PA/York Catholic Linden, NJ/The Patrick School Jersey City, NJ/Union Catholic/Gould Academy Oceanport, NJ/Shore Regional Tinton Falls, NJ/Christian Brothers Academy New York, NY/Lake Forest Academy Indianapolis, IN/Allen/Florida Atlantic Elmont, NY/Benjamin N. Cardozo Dakar, Senegal/Roselle Catholic Fort Worth, TX/Prime Prep Wilmington, DE/Archbishop Carroll Yeadon, PA/Shipley School Philadelphia, PA/The Phelps School
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MU Category IC
NUMERICAL No. 0 1 2 3 4 10 11 13 15 20 21 22 44
2017-18 IONA ROSTER
Name Yr. Rickey McGill Jr. Zach Lewis Gr. E.J. Crawford So. C.J. Seaforth Fr. Schadrac Casimir Jr. Andrija Ristanovic Fr. Roland Griffin Jr. TK Edogi Gr. Deyshonee Much Sr. Jan Svandrlik Gr. Gavin Kensmil Fr. Isaiah Still* Jr. Tyrell Williams Jr.
Pos. Ht. G 6-1 G 6-3 G/F 6-6 G 6-1 G 5-10 F 6-10 F 6-7 F 6-8 G 6-5 G/F 6-7 F 6-7 G/F 6-6 F 6-9
Wt. 175 185 210 155 165 200 215 220 180 210 230 190 230
Hometown/High School/Previous Spring Valley, NY / Spring Valley Windsor, CT / Northwest Catholic / UMass Hartford, CT / St. Thomas More Hamden, CT / Hamden Stamford, CT / South Kent School Belgrade, Serbia / Hillcrest Prep (AZ) Aurora, IL / Illinois State / Midland College Phoenix, AZ / Valley Vista / Tulsa Rochester, NY / Univ. of Buffalo Pilsen, Czech Republic / Indian Hills (IA) Paramaribo, Suriname / Canarias Academy (Spain) Rahway, NJ / Union Catholic / Robert Morris Miami, FL / Western Nebraska
Pos. Ht. G 5-10 G/F 6-6 F 6-8 F 6-7 F 6-7 G 6-3 G 6-1 G 6-5 F 6-10 G 6-1 G/F 6-6 G/F 6-7 F 6-9
Wt. 165 210 220 215 230 185 175 180 200 155 190 210 230
Hometown/High School/Previous Stamford, CT / South Kent School Hartford, CT / St. Thomas More Phoenix, AZ / Valley Vista / Tulsa Aurora, IL / Illinois State / Midland College Paramaribo, Suriname / Canarias Academy (Spain) Windsor, CT / Northwest Catholic / UMass Spring Valley, NY / Spring Valley Rochester, NY / Univ. of Buffalo Belgrade, Serbia / Hillcrest Prep (AZ) Hamden, CT / Hamden Rahway, NJ / Union Catholic / Robert Morris Pilsen, Czech Republic / Indian Hills (IA) Miami, FL / Western Nebraska
IONA QUICK FACTS
Founded:...........................................................................................................1940 Location:......................................................................................... New Rochelle, NY Enrollment:......................................................................................................3,329 Athletics Website:.................................................................................... ICGaels.com President:..................................................................................Joseph E. Nyre, Ph.D. Vice President for Athletics Administration:.................................................. Rick Cole Jr. Mascot............................................................................................................. Gaels Colors............................................................................................ Maroona and Gold Home Arena...............................................................................Hynes Athletic Center Capacity...........................................................................................................2,611 Affiliation............................................................................................NCAA Division I Conference........................................................................................... Metro Atlantic Facebook............................................................................................Iona Gaels MBB Twitter.............................................................................................. @IonaGaelsMBB
ALPHABETICAL No. 4 2 13 11 21 1 0 15 10 3 22 20 44
Name Yr. Schadrac Casimir Jr. E.J. Crawford So. TK Edogi Gr. Roland Griffin Jr. Gavin Kensmil Fr. Zach Lewis Gr. Rickey McGill Jr. Deyshonee Much Sr. Andrija Ristanovic Fr. C.J. Seaforth Fr. Isaiah Still* Jr. Jan Svandrlik Gr. Tyrell Williams Jr.
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MU Category IC
17 Games Played 18 5-12 Overall Record 11-7 .461 Field Goal % .449 3-2 Home Record 6-0 .392 3PT % .397 2-9 Road Record 4-4 .661 Free Throw % .747 0-1 Neutral Record 1-3 36.4 Rebounds/Game 34.4 1-4 Conference Record 5-1 210 Assists 293 581 1st Half Points 611 284 Turnovers 226 642 2nd Half Points 776 43 Blocks 54 39 Overtime Points 20 101 Steals 119 +1.1 Rebound Margin -2.4 1262 Total Points 1407 386 Personal Fouls 313 427 FG made 492 74.2 Points/Game 78.2 120 3PT made 193 77.8 Points Against/Game 74.9 288 FT made 230 -3.5 Scoring Margin +3.3
MONMOUTH vs IONA NOTES n Monmouth has won two games in a row against the Gaels. n Monmouth is 4-8 all-time vs. Iona. n The Hawks are 3-7 vs. Iona since joining the MAAC in 2013. n The teams met in two of the last three MAAC Tournaments, playing in the 2015 semifinals and the 2016 finals. n Five of the games played between the teams have been decided by 16 points or more, while four have come by one possession or less. n MU has won the last two games played in New Rochelle. n Last season, Monmouth swept Iona for the first time, winning by an average of 12 points per game, including an 18-point win in West Long Branch.
SERIES HISTORY
Date Location 12/07/82 New Rochelle, NY 01/05/85 West Long Branch, 02/04/14 West Long Branch, 02/14/14 New Rochelle, NY 12/07/14 West Long Branch, 02/22/15 New Rochelle, NY 03/08/15 Albany, NY^ 01/15/16 New Rochelle, NY 02/19/16 West Long Branch, 03/07/16 Albany, NY* 01/06/17 West Long Branch, 02/26/17 New Rochelle, NY
NJ NJ NJ
NJ NJ
Winner Iona Iona Iona Iona Monmouth Iona Iona Monmouth Iona Iona Monmouth Monmouth
Score 61-88 67-70 71-89 70-89 92-89 68-69 77-95 110-102 67-83 76-79 92-74 79-73
^ - MAAC semifinal at Times Union Center * - MAAC final at Times Union Center
n Two Hawks have earned MAAC weekly awards this season, with Austin Tilghman being named MAAC Player of the Week after totaling a triple-double vs. Yale and Deion Hammond earning MAAC Rookie of the Week after a big night vs. Manhattan. Hammond scored 17 points, two shy of a career best, on 5-for-9 shooting, including three from deep. He was 4-of-5 from the foul line and contributed four rebounds in 26 minutes vs. the Jaspers. The Mitchellville, MD native drilled a wing three to cap a 17-0 Monmouth run after the Hawks trailed by two, and later put MU up 16 with a three, forcing a Manhattan timeout with 4:06 remaining. Hammond was Monmouth’s first Rookie of the Week since Micah Seaborn on February 22, 2016. He was the first true freshman to win the award since Josh James on December 2, 2013. Tilghman netted 11 points, 15 assists and 14 rebounds at Yale, the second triple-double in Monmouth history. He was the first Hawk of the season to earn a weekly honor.
n After playing 12 of the first 17 games away from home, Monmouth returns home for two in a row and four of the next six, with a neutral site game in between on January 27 when the Hawks take on Marist as part of a tripleheader at the Nassau Coliseum on Long Island.
CATCH THE HAWKS ALL SEASON LONG
Monmouth will play on a television or broadcast platform in all of their home games this season, and in several road games as well. MU will appear on FoxSports 1, SNY, and the ACC Network in addition to ESPNU and several games on ESPN3, including all home games. Select conference road games will air on ESPN3 as well. In addition to televised contests, you can listen to Monmouth’s road games on the radio on the Shore Sports Network. The broadcast team of Eddy Occhipinti, Steve Bazaz and former Hawk Josh James will combine to bring you all the action when the Blue and White are away from West Long Branch. The games are aired on 1160 and 1310 AM on the radio, at shoresportsnetwork.com online, and on mobile devices by using the new Shore Sports Network app for your iPhone or Android device.
SEE YOU AT THE OCEANFIRST BANK CENTER! Be sure to secure your tickets for the following promotional dates for the remainder of the season! Friday, Jan. 19 vs. Iona at 7 pm Promotion: Frank Strong Friday, Feb. 2 vs. Fairfield at 7 pm Promotion: White Out Sunday, Feb. 4 vs. Niagara at 2 pm Promotion: Super Bowl Tailgate Thursday, Feb. 22 vs. Rider at 7 pm Promotion: Senior Night
COMING UP IN THE MAAC JANUARY 19, 2018 Canisius at Manhattan
9:00 PM
JANUARY 20, 2018 Niagara at Fairfield
1:00 PM
Marist at Rider
7:00 PM
2017-18 MONMOUTH UNIVERSITY MEN’S BASKETBALL
2017-18 IONA SCHEDULE
Opponent Time/Result at Albany L, 67-69 at Syracuse L, 62-71 vs. Weber State W, 80-72 vs. Northern Kentucky L, 72-85 vs. Coastal Carolina L, 84-89 at Ohio W, 93-88 FAIRLEIGH DICKINSON W, 82-75 at NJIT W, 74-70 YALE W, 83-67 vs. St. John’s L, 59-69 at Holy Cross W, 82-68 at Rhode Island L, 74-80 at Niagara W, 98-93 (OT) at Canisius L, 78-85 SAINT PETER’S W, 73-69 FAIRFIELD W, 84-65 SIENA W, 71-69 RIDER W, 91-64 at Monmouth 7:00 PM CANISIUS 1:00 PM vs. Manhattan 7:00 PM at Fairfield 7:00 PM QUINNIPIAC 7:00 PM at Marist 12:00 PM MONMOUTH 7:00 PM at Saint Peter’s 12:00 PM at Siena 7:00 PM NIAGARA 7:00 PM MANHATTAN 7/9:00 PM at Rider 2:00 PM
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5-12 // 1-4 MAAC Head Coach (Years at MU)........................... King Rice (7th) Overall Coaching Record....................................... 111-104 Record at Monmouth............................................ 111-104 Assistant Coaches (Years at MU)............. Rick Callahan (7th) ....................................................Duane Woodward (4th) .......................................................... Jamal Meeks (3rd) Director of Basketball Operations.........Anthony Molisso (1st) Special Assistant to the Head Coach....... Brian Stafman (1st) Date 11.10 11.12 11.14 11.19 11.22 11.25 11.27 12.02 12.06 12.09 12.12 12.22 12.28 12.31 01.05 01.12 01.14 01.19 01.25 01.27 01.29 02.02 02.04 02.08 02.10 02.13 02.16 02.18 02.22 02.24
2017-18 MONMOUTH SCHEDULE
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Opponent Time/Result BUCKNELL W, 79-78 at Seton Hall L, 65-75 at Lehigh W, 80-72 at Virginia L, 53-73 at UNC Asheville L, 51-62 PENN L, 96-101 (4OT) ALBANY W, 81-73 at UConn (at XL Center) L, 81-84 (OT) HOFSTRA L, 84-85 vs. Kentucky (at MSG) L, 76-93 at Princeton L, 58-69 at Yale W, 85-64 at Quinnipiac L, 76-78 at Saint Peter’s L, 64-77 MANHATTAN W, 77-66 at Niagara L, 77-78 at Canisius L, 79-94 IONA 7:00 PM SIENA 7:00 PM vs. Marist (Nassau Coliseum) 4:00 PM at Rider 7:00 PM FAIRFIELD 7:00 PM NIAGARA 2:00 PM at Iona 7:00 PM at Manhattan 7:00 PM SAINT PETER’S 7:00 PM CANISIUS 7:00 PM at Siena 2:00 PM RIDER 7:00 PM at Fairfield 1:00 PM
q-Preseason National Invitation Tournament (NIT) ^-Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference contest * - All road contests will air on the Shore Sports Network, 1160/1310AM and ShoreSportsNetwork.com.
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2017-18 MAAC STANDINGS (as of 1/15)
H AW K S V S . I O N A J A N U A R Y 1 9 , 2 01 8
SCHOOL OVERALL PCT. MAAC PCT. STRK 1. Iona 11-7 .611 5-1 .833 W4 2. Canisius 11-8 .579 5-1 .833 W2 3. Rider 11-7 .611 4-2 .667 L1 4. Niagara 11-8 .579 4-2 .667 W4 5. Manhattan 9-9 .500 4-2 .667 W2 6. Quinnipiac 6-12 .333 3-3 .500 L1 7. Marist 4-13 .235 2-3 .400 W1 8. Saint Peter’s 8-9 .471 2-4 .333 L2 9. Monmouth 5-12 .294 1-4 .200 L2 10. Fairfield 6-11 .353 1-5 .167 L5 11. Siena 5-14 .263 1-5 .167 L2
MONMOUTH QUICK FACTS Founded:...........................................................................................................1933 Location:................................................................................... West Long Branch, NJ Enrollment:......................................................................................................6,300 Athletics Website:....................................................................... MonmouthHawks.com President:.........................................................................................Grey J. Dimenna Director of Athletics:.........................................................................Dr. Marilyn McNeil Mascot............................................................................................................Hawks Colors.................................................................................................Blue and White Home Arena............................................................................ OceanFirst Bank Center Capacity...........................................................................................................4,100 Affiliation............................................................................................NCAA Division I Conference........................................................................................... Metro Atlantic Facebook....................................................................................Monmouth Basketball Twitter............................................................................................ @MonmouthBBall Instagram................................................................................ @MonmouthMensBBall
NOTES ON THE HAWKS n Diago Quinn has put together three consecutive strong performances, having scored in double figures in three games in a row for the first time in his career. On the Buffalo trip, Quinn was effective posting the first double-double of his career at Niagara. His 14 rebounds vs. the Purple Eagles is tied for the most for a Hawk this season (Tilghman at Yale, 12/22) and second most of his career (2/28/16, 16 boards vs. Niagara). He netted 15 points against Canisius on 4-7 shooting, also collecting five boards. Previously, he erupted for a career-high 19 points on 6-7 shooting and 7-8 from the foul line against Manhattan, also grabbing six rebounds. He has worked into double digits seven times this year, and is the only Hawk to start every game.
n Louie Pillari averaged 18.5 points per game on the Western New York swing, scoring 18 points against Canisius after putting home 19 at Niagara. He was nearly perfect at Canisius, shooting 6-for-7 and 4-of-5 from deep, along with making both of his foul shots. For the weekend, Pillari shot 52.4% from the floor and 57.1% from beyond the arc, as well as a perfect 7-for-7 from the foul line. Austin Tilghman is now averaging double digits in scoring for the first time in his career, scoring at 10.5 points per game after putting in a career-high 22 points at Canisius. He was 8-for-10 shooting against the Golden Griffins, and snagged nine rebounds, one shy of a double-double. His 85 assists lead the team, as do his 551 minutes played. Tilghman has been on the floor at least 31 minutes in 11 games this season, including three in a row and seven of the last eight contests.
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n Monmouth has had success at the OceanFirst Bank Center this season, winning three times with victories over Bucknell, Albany and Manhattan. Of the two losses, one came in the closing seconds vs. Hofstra and the other was a four-overtime defeat to Penn. Micah Seaborn is averaging 19 points per game at home and shooting 54.8% from the field and 63.6% from three, while Austin Tilghman, Diago Quinn and Deion Hammond all score in double digits in West Long Branch. Ray Salnave is scoring at 9.8 points per game in his home arena, and Zac Tillman scores at 7.8 points per night.
2017-18 MONMOUTH ROSTER NUMERICAL No. 0 1 2 3 4 5 10 11 13 15 23 24 32 33 44
Name Yr. Pos. Ht. Wt. Ray Salnave RFr. G 6-3 205 Pierre Sarr Jr. F 6-8 195 Melik Martin Fr. F 6-6 200 Deion Hammond Fr. G 6-4 200 Mustapha Traore RSo. F 6-8 210 Nick Rutherford* Jr. G 6-3 185 Micah Seaborn RJr. G 6-5 195 George Papas Fr. G 6-5 175 Marcus McClary Fr. G 6-3 195 Daniel Pillari Sr. G 5-10 170 Austin Tilghman Sr. G 6-1 230 Louie Pillari RSo. G 6-6 200 Diago Quinn Jr. C 6-9 255 Zac Tillman 5Sr. C 6-10 280 Sam Ibiezugbe So. C 6-11 245
Hometown/High School/Previous Elmont, NY/Benjamin N. Cardozo Dakar, Senegal/Roselle Catholic York, PA/York Catholic Mitchellville, MD/Riverdale Baptist School Philadelphia, PA/The Phelps School Indianapolis, IN/Allen/Florida Atlantic Fort Worth, TX/Prime Prep Jersey City, NJ/Union Catholic/Gould Academy Linden, NJ/The Patrick School Oceanport, NJ/Shore Regional Wilmington, DE/Archbishop Carroll Tinton Falls, NJ/Christian Brothers Academy New York, NY/Lake Forest Academy Yeadon, PA/Shipley School Simsbury, CT/The Masters School
No. 3 44 2 13 11 15 24 32 5 0 1 10 23 33 4
Name Yr. Pos. Ht. Wt. Deion Hammond Fr. G 6-4 200 Sam Ibiezugbe So. C 6-11 245 Melik Martin Fr. F 6-6 200 Marcus McClary Fr. G 6-3 195 George Papas Fr. G 6-5 175 Daniel Pillari Sr. G 5-10 170 Louie Pillari RSo. G 6-6 200 Diago Quinn Jr. C 6-9 255 Nick Rutherford* Jr. G 6-3 185 Ray Salnave RFr. G 6-3 205 Pierre Sarr Jr. F 6-8 195 Micah Seaborn RJr. G 6-5 195 Austin Tilghman Sr. G 6-1 230 Zac Tillman 5Sr. C 6-10 280 Mustapha Traore RSo. F 6-8 210
Hometown/High School/Previous Mitchellville, MD/Riverdale Baptist School Simsbury, CT/The Masters School York, PA/York Catholic Linden, NJ/The Patrick School Jersey City, NJ/Union Catholic/Gould Academy Oceanport, NJ/Shore Regional Tinton Falls, NJ/Christian Brothers Academy New York, NY/Lake Forest Academy Indianapolis, IN/Allen/Florida Atlantic Elmont, NY/Benjamin N. Cardozo Dakar, Senegal/Roselle Catholic Fort Worth, TX/Prime Prep Wilmington, DE/Archbishop Carroll Yeadon, PA/Shipley School Philadelphia, PA/The Phelps School
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NUMERICAL No. 0 1 2 3 4 10 11 13 15 20 21 22 44
2017-18 IONA ROSTER
Name Yr. Rickey McGill Jr. Zach Lewis Gr. E.J. Crawford So. C.J. Seaforth Fr. Schadrac Casimir Jr. Andrija Ristanovic Fr. Roland Griffin Jr. TK Edogi Gr. Deyshonee Much Sr. Jan Svandrlik Gr. Gavin Kensmil Fr. Isaiah Still* Jr. Tyrell Williams Jr.
Pos. Ht. G 6-1 G 6-3 G/F 6-6 G 6-1 G 5-10 F 6-10 F 6-7 F 6-8 G 6-5 G/F 6-7 F 6-7 G/F 6-6 F 6-9
Wt. 175 185 210 155 165 200 215 220 180 210 230 190 230
Hometown/High School/Previous Spring Valley, NY / Spring Valley Windsor, CT / Northwest Catholic / UMass Hartford, CT / St. Thomas More Hamden, CT / Hamden Stamford, CT / South Kent School Belgrade, Serbia / Hillcrest Prep (AZ) Aurora, IL / Illinois State / Midland College Phoenix, AZ / Valley Vista / Tulsa Rochester, NY / Univ. of Buffalo Pilsen, Czech Republic / Indian Hills (IA) Paramaribo, Suriname / Canarias Academy (Spain) Rahway, NJ / Union Catholic / Robert Morris Miami, FL / Western Nebraska
Pos. Ht. G 5-10 G/F 6-6 F 6-8 F 6-7 F 6-7 G 6-3 G 6-1 G 6-5 F 6-10 G 6-1 G/F 6-6 G/F 6-7 F 6-9
Wt. 165 210 220 215 230 185 175 180 200 155 190 210 230
Hometown/High School/Previous Stamford, CT / South Kent School Hartford, CT / St. Thomas More Phoenix, AZ / Valley Vista / Tulsa Aurora, IL / Illinois State / Midland College Paramaribo, Suriname / Canarias Academy (Spain) Windsor, CT / Northwest Catholic / UMass Spring Valley, NY / Spring Valley Rochester, NY / Univ. of Buffalo Belgrade, Serbia / Hillcrest Prep (AZ) Hamden, CT / Hamden Rahway, NJ / Union Catholic / Robert Morris Pilsen, Czech Republic / Indian Hills (IA) Miami, FL / Western Nebraska
IONA QUICK FACTS
Founded:...........................................................................................................1940 Location:......................................................................................... New Rochelle, NY Enrollment:......................................................................................................3,329 Athletics Website:.................................................................................... ICGaels.com President:..................................................................................Joseph E. Nyre, Ph.D. Vice President for Athletics Administration:.................................................. Rick Cole Jr. Mascot............................................................................................................. Gaels Colors............................................................................................ Maroona and Gold Home Arena...............................................................................Hynes Athletic Center Capacity...........................................................................................................2,611 Affiliation............................................................................................NCAA Division I Conference........................................................................................... Metro Atlantic Facebook............................................................................................Iona Gaels MBB Twitter.............................................................................................. @IonaGaelsMBB
ALPHABETICAL No. 4 2 13 11 21 1 0 15 10 3 22 20 44
Name Yr. Schadrac Casimir Jr. E.J. Crawford So. TK Edogi Gr. Roland Griffin Jr. Gavin Kensmil Fr. Zach Lewis Gr. Rickey McGill Jr. Deyshonee Much Sr. Andrija Ristanovic Fr. C.J. Seaforth Fr. Isaiah Still* Jr. Jan Svandrlik Gr. Tyrell Williams Jr.
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MU Category IC
17 Games Played 18 5-12 Overall Record 11-7 .461 Field Goal % .449 3-2 Home Record 6-0 .392 3PT % .397 2-9 Road Record 4-4 .661 Free Throw % .747 0-1 Neutral Record 1-3 36.4 Rebounds/Game 34.4 1-4 Conference Record 5-1 210 Assists 293 581 1st Half Points 611 284 Turnovers 226 642 2nd Half Points 776 43 Blocks 54 39 Overtime Points 20 101 Steals 119 +1.1 Rebound Margin -2.4 1262 Total Points 1407 386 Personal Fouls 313 427 FG made 492 74.2 Points/Game 78.2 120 3PT made 193 77.8 Points Against/Game 74.9 288 FT made 230 -3.5 Scoring Margin +3.3
MONMOUTH vs IONA NOTES n Monmouth has won two games in a row against the Gaels. n Monmouth is 4-8 all-time vs. Iona. n The Hawks are 3-7 vs. Iona since joining the MAAC in 2013. n The teams met in two of the last three MAAC Tournaments, playing in the 2015 semifinals and the 2016 finals. n Five of the games played between the teams have been decided by 16 points or more, while four have come by one possession or less. n MU has won the last two games played in New Rochelle. n Last season, Monmouth swept Iona for the first time, winning by an average of 12 points per game, including an 18-point win in West Long Branch.
SERIES HISTORY
Date Location 12/07/82 New Rochelle, NY 01/05/85 West Long Branch, 02/04/14 West Long Branch, 02/14/14 New Rochelle, NY 12/07/14 West Long Branch, 02/22/15 New Rochelle, NY 03/08/15 Albany, NY^ 01/15/16 New Rochelle, NY 02/19/16 West Long Branch, 03/07/16 Albany, NY* 01/06/17 West Long Branch, 02/26/17 New Rochelle, NY
NJ NJ NJ
NJ NJ
Winner Iona Iona Iona Iona Monmouth Iona Iona Monmouth Iona Iona Monmouth Monmouth
Score 61-88 67-70 71-89 70-89 92-89 68-69 77-95 110-102 67-83 76-79 92-74 79-73
^ - MAAC semifinal at Times Union Center * - MAAC final at Times Union Center
n Two Hawks have earned MAAC weekly awards this season, with Austin Tilghman being named MAAC Player of the Week after totaling a triple-double vs. Yale and Deion Hammond earning MAAC Rookie of the Week after a big night vs. Manhattan. Hammond scored 17 points, two shy of a career best, on 5-for-9 shooting, including three from deep. He was 4-of-5 from the foul line and contributed four rebounds in 26 minutes vs. the Jaspers. The Mitchellville, MD native drilled a wing three to cap a 17-0 Monmouth run after the Hawks trailed by two, and later put MU up 16 with a three, forcing a Manhattan timeout with 4:06 remaining. Hammond was Monmouth’s first Rookie of the Week since Micah Seaborn on February 22, 2016. He was the first true freshman to win the award since Josh James on December 2, 2013. Tilghman netted 11 points, 15 assists and 14 rebounds at Yale, the second triple-double in Monmouth history. He was the first Hawk of the season to earn a weekly honor.
n After playing 12 of the first 17 games away from home, Monmouth returns home for two in a row and four of the next six, with a neutral site game in between on January 27 when the Hawks take on Marist as part of a tripleheader at the Nassau Coliseum on Long Island.
CATCH THE HAWKS ALL SEASON LONG
Monmouth will play on a television or broadcast platform in all of their home games this season, and in several road games as well. MU will appear on FoxSports 1, SNY, and the ACC Network in addition to ESPNU and several games on ESPN3, including all home games. Select conference road games will air on ESPN3 as well. In addition to televised contests, you can listen to Monmouth’s road games on the radio on the Shore Sports Network. The broadcast team of Eddy Occhipinti, Steve Bazaz and former Hawk Josh James will combine to bring you all the action when the Blue and White are away from West Long Branch. The games are aired on 1160 and 1310 AM on the radio, at shoresportsnetwork.com online, and on mobile devices by using the new Shore Sports Network app for your iPhone or Android device.
SEE YOU AT THE OCEANFIRST BANK CENTER! Be sure to secure your tickets for the following promotional dates for the remainder of the season! Friday, Jan. 19 vs. Iona at 7 pm Promotion: Frank Strong Friday, Feb. 2 vs. Fairfield at 7 pm Promotion: White Out Sunday, Feb. 4 vs. Niagara at 2 pm Promotion: Super Bowl Tailgate Thursday, Feb. 22 vs. Rider at 7 pm Promotion: Senior Night
COMING UP IN THE MAAC JANUARY 19, 2018 Canisius at Manhattan
9:00 PM
JANUARY 20, 2018 Niagara at Fairfield
1:00 PM
Marist at Rider
7:00 PM
