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2007-2008 NE-10 Men's Basketball


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March 10, 2008

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Northeast-10 Player of the Week

Jason Westrol, Bentley (So., G, Brielle, N.J.) - Helped undefeated Bentley repeat as Northeast-10 tournament champions, averaging 17.7 points, six rebounds, five assists and 2.7 steals while shooting 55 percent from the field and 89 percent from the line. Scored 20 points in a first-round overtime win over Le Moyne, and had 23 points (6-9 FG, 11-11 FT) in the championship game against Assumption. Also had seven rebounds, four assists and four steals versus the Greyhounds.

Northeast-10 Freshman of the Week

Tom Dowling, Bentley (Fr., G, Rockville Centre, N.Y.) - Came off the bench to shoot 62 percent (13-21) while averaging 12.7 points, 4.7 rebounds and one steal during the NE-10 playoffs. Scored 15 points (5-6 FG, 4-4 FT) in the semifinals against Stonehill and contributed 20 points (7-12 FG, 5-8 FT), eight rebounds and two steals in the final against Assumption.

Weekly Honor Roll:

Corey Diethorn, Assumption (Sr., C, Pittsburgh, Pa.) - In a 2-1 week, averaged 16.3 points, 9.3 rebounds, and 2.7 blocks while shooting 56.7 percent (17-30 FG) from the floor and a perfect 12-for-12 from the foul line. Had 10 points (4-4 FT), eight rebounds, and a career-high six blocks in a quarterfinal win over UMass Lowell. Scored 21 points (7-11 FG, 6-6 FT) and grabbed 10 rebounds in a semifinal win over Saint Rose. In the Northeast-10 final at Bentley, had 18 points (7-12 FG, 2-3 3FG, 2-2 FT), 10 rebounds, and three assists.

Yusuf Abdul-Ali, Bentley (Sr., G, Springfield, Mass.) - Averaged 15 points, 4.3 assists, 4.3 rebounds and 1.3 steals during the conference playoffs, shooting 52 percent overall and 75 percent from the line. In the opening round, lifted Bentley to a 67-64 overtime win over Le Moyne with 23 points (8-12 FG, 3-4 3FG, 3-4 FT), seven rebounds and five assists.

Jon Ezeokoli, Bryant (Sr., G, South Orange, N.J.) - Scored 13 points and had seven rebounds in a quarterfinal loss to Saint Rose. Made 5-of-8 from the floor and connected on 3-of-6 three-point attempts.

Laurence McGhee, Pace (So., G, Linden, N.J.) - Tallied 12 points, five rebounds, four assists and two steals in the NE-10 quarterfinals against Stonehill.

Randy Wilson, Pace (Jr., F, Peekskill, N.Y.) - Recorded a double-double with 11 points and 13 rebounds, along with two blocks in the NE-10 Quarterfinals against Stonehill.

Randall Stallworth, Stonehill (So., G, Toms River, N.J.) - Averaged 18 points in two games as the Skyhawks advanced to the conference semifinals. In the loss at Bentley, scored 28 points, including the last 18 Stonehill points to trim a 23-point lead down to five in the final minute. Went 12-for-19 for the game added four-three point baskets and chipped in three rebounds.

Weekly Notes:

BENTLEY: The number one ranked team in Division II, was named host of the NCAA Division II Northeast Regional for the second straight year and third time in four years. The undefeated Falcons will be making their 14th NCAA tournament appearance overall, fifth in the last seven years and fourth straight. Jay Lawson, who has led the Falcons to a 30-0 record, became the first five-time winner of NE-10 Coach of the Year honors. Bentley had four players earn All-Northeast-10 honors, the first time a conference school had that many selections in 21 years. Bentley’s winning streaks include 34 in a row at the Dana Center, 51 straight against conference opponents and 60 consecutive vs. Northeast Region opposition.

BRYANT: With its selection to the 2008 NCAA Division II tournament, Bryant is the only Northeast-10 team to qualify for the NCAA tournament in each of the last five seasons. Bryant has advanced to the NCAA Sweet Sixteen in three of the last four seasons including a Regional Championship in 2005. This will be Bryant's 7th all-time appearance in the NCAA tournament and fifth under coach Max Good.

PACE: Had three players finish their collegiate careers in the top-20 in scoring in school history. Ryan Williams scored 1,892 points, tied for second all-time, Desmond Quincy-Jones totaled 1,247 points, placing him 16th in scoring and Gibraltar White tallied 1,222 points, ranking him 19th in scoring. Williams ended his career as the Setters’ all-time leader in career three-pointers with 340 and hold three of the top-four single-season triples records, including the single season record of 115 in 2006-07. Williams also totaled 175 career steals, finishing sixth on the school record list. Quincy-Jones recorded his 100th career block against Stonehill in the NE-10 Quarterfinals and is one of only five members of the Pace 100-block club. He also finished with 767 career rebounds, good for fifth all-time in school history. White finished with 202 three-pointers, good for third in school history and joins classmate Williams and Jay Carlington (1998-2002; 259 trifectas) as the only players in school history with over 200 three-pointers. White also recorded 120 career steals, finishing 11th on the school career list. Sophomore Laurence McGhee finished the season with 146 assists, good for fourth on the school single season record list.