2011-12 Men's Basketball News
Birrell selected to D3hoops.com all-region team
March 13, 2012
NEWPORT, R.I. - Following his record-setting season as a graduate student and captain of the Salve Regina University men's basketball team, Ryan Birrell (Scituate, R.I.) added another regional honor to his collection with his selection to the D3hoops.com All-Northeast Team.
Engineers top Seahawks in ECAC finals
March 04, 2012
WORCESTER, Mass. - Jaime Shannon scored 14 of his 21 points in the second half to lead WPI to the ECAC Division III New England Men's Basketball Championship with a 87-66 win over Salve Regina on Sunday at the Harrington Auditorium.
Seahawks snare another opportunity at championship
March 03, 2012
WORCESTER, Mass. - Ryan Birrell (Scituate, R.I.) exploded for 18 second-half points and recorded a near triple-double to power Salve Regina to the ECAC New England Championship Finals at the Harrington Auditorium, defeating Elms, 70-59, on Saturday. Salve Regina ups its record to 21-9 while Elms wraps up its season with an 18-11 mark.
Seahawks set program record, advance to semis
February 29, 2012
NEWPORT, R.I. - Salve Regina University men's basketball extended its season to a 30th game for the first time ever after defeating Husson University, 78-71, in first-round action of the ECAC Division III New England Championships.
Men's basketball earns #2 seed in ECAC tournament
February 27, 2012
NEWPORT, R.I. – The Salve Regina University men’s basketball team has been announced as the second seed in the 2012 Eastern College Athletic Conference (ECAC) Division III Men’s Basketball Championship tournament.
Gulls go Greene to capture fifth CCC crown
February 25, 2012
NEWPORT, R.I. – Salve Regina University (19-9) graduate student Ryan Birrell (Scituate, R.I.), the Commonwealth Coast Conference (CCC) Player and Defensive Player of the Year, recorded his first career triple-double (18 pts, 13 rebs, 10 asts), but a trio of Gulls from Endicott College (20-8) denied the Seahawks a repeat championship, winning 90-66 in tonight’s title game.
Smiley shoots Seahawks to CCC finals
February 23, 2012
NEWPORT, R.I. – Junior William Smiley led all players with 23 points on an efficient 10-of-11 shooting from the floor to help the Salve Regina University men’s basketball team advance past Nichols College by the score of 81-80 during the semifinal round of the Commonwealth Coast Conference Championship tournament on Thursday night at the Rodgers Recreation Center. The Seahawks improve to 19-8 on the season and will host Endicott in the CCC Championship this Saturday.
Birrell, Pringle, and Coach Foster honored by CCC
February 22, 2012
NEWPORT, R.I. – Salve Regina senior Ryan Birrell and sophomore Isaiah Pringle have both been named to the 2011-12 All-Commonwealth Coast Conference (CCC) Men’s Basketball Team. Birrell was honored as the CCC Player of the Year, Defensive Player of the Year, and All-CCC First Team member, while Pringle was selected to the All-CCC Second Team.
Seahawks advance with Smiley's double-double
February 21, 2012
NEWPORT, R.I. – Junior William Smiley recorded his second double-double of the season, scoring 15 points and grabbing a team-high 10 rebounds to help the top-seeded Salve Regina University men’s basketball team to a 58-47 victory over eighth seed Western New England University during the quarterfinal round of the Commonwealth Coast Conference (CCC) Championship tournament on Tuesday night at the Rodgers Recreation Center. The Seahawks, who are now 18-8 on the season, will advance to host the number four seed Nichols College on Thursday at 6 p.m.
CCC Player of the Week: Isiah Pringle
February 20, 2012
SPRINGFIELD, Mass. - Salve Regina University sophomore guard Isiah Pringle (Queens, N.Y.) continued his strong play down the stretch, as he averaged 22.5 points and 3.0 rebounds for the Seahawks, winners of four straight games heading into the CCC Championship as the top seed.
Pringle polishes regular-season finale with 27 points
February 18, 2012
BRISTOL, R.I. - Salve Regina University men's basketball (17-8; 15-3 CCC), the No. 1 seed in the upcoming Commonwealth Coast Conference Championships, avenged an earlier home loss to Roger Williams University with a 68-52 road victory in the regular-season finale.
CCC Player of the Week: Ryan Birrell
February 14, 2012
SPRINGFIELD, Mass. - Salve Regina University graduate student guard Ryan Birrell (Scituate, R.I.) poured in 25 points, dished out seven assists, and grabbed five boards to help the Seahawks snap second-place Wentworth’s five game winning streak in a 91-61 road victory.
Seahawks win last home game to clinch home-court advantage throughout playoffs
February 14, 2012
NEWPORT, R.I. - The 2011 Commonwealth Coast Conference (CCC) men's basketball champion Salve Regina University had to win three road games for its title last season. With an 85-72 win over Nichols College in the final regular season home game for the Seahawks tonight, Salve Regina earned the top seed in the upcoming championships and will entertain all challengers at the Rodgers Recreation Center.
Birrell gets it done the old-fashioned way
February 11, 2012
NEWPORT, R.I. - Graduate student Ryan Birrell (Scituate, R.I.) scored 15 of his game-high 21 points in the second half to lead Salve Regina University men's basketball to a 71-63 win over Gordon College in Commonwealth Coast Conference (CCC) action in Newport.
Seahawks win big in Boston; 91-61 over Leopards
February 08, 2012
BOSTON, Mass. - Sophomore Isiah Pringle (Queens, N.Y.) and graduate student Ryan Birrell (Scituate, R.I.) combined for 51 points (26 and 25, respectively) in a 30-point victory over Wentworth Institute of Technology.
Jones helps Curry comeback versus Salve Regina
February 04, 2012
MILTON, Mass. – Junior Sedale Jones (Pittsfield, Mass.) poured in a game-high 32 points and went 12-for-12 from the line, leading Curry to an 80-73 win over visiting Salve Regina on Saturday afternoon in Milton. The Colonels improve to 10-11 overall and 8-6 in Commonwealth Coast Conference (CCC) play, while the Seahawks fall to 13-8 overall and 11-3 in CCC action.