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Williams Voted to D3Hoops.com All-Northeast Region Third Team
Williams Voted to D3Hoops.com All-Northeast Region Third Team

For the first time in his three year career with the Lasell College men’s basketball program, Javon Williams (Mattapan, MA) has received regional honors from D3Hoops.com. Williams was voted onto the 2011 D3Hoops.com All-Northeast Regional Third Team.

2010-2011 Men’s Basketball All Conference Awards Announced
2010-2011 Men’s Basketball All Conference Awards Announced

NEWTON, MA- The Great Northeast Athletic Conference (GNAC) announced the 2010-2011 men’s basketball All Conference awards on Wednesday afternoon. Two Lasell College athletes, junior forward Javon Williams (Mattapan, MA) and sophomore guard Sean Bertanza (Seymour, CT), were honored by the league.

Williams Picks Up Weekly Honors from ECAC & GNAC in Final Week of Season
Williams Picks Up Weekly Honors from ECAC & GNAC in Final Week of Season

NEWTON, MA- Javon Williams (Mattapan, MA) earned weekly honors from the Great Northeast Athletic Conference (GNAC) and the Eastern College Athletic Conference (ECAC) for his notable performances during Lasell's men's basketball final week of competition for the 2010-2011 season.

Lasers Close the 2010-2011 Season with a Victory Over Raiders
Lasers Close the 2010-2011 Season with a Victory Over Raiders

NEWTON, MA- In the final Lasell College men’s basketball game of the season, the Lasers defeated visiting Rivier College, 81-73, in Great Northeast Athletic Conference (GNAC) play on Saturday afternoon. The Lasers overall season records finalizes at 6-19, 5-13 in the GNAC while the Raiders drop to 12-13 overall and 7-11 in the league.

Men’s Hoops Playoff Hopes Dashed at Suffolk
Men’s Hoops Playoff Hopes Dashed at Suffolk

BOSTON, MA- Suffolk University dashed the Lasell College men’s basketball teams hopes for a playoff berth after a 97-87 loss to the Rams on Thursday night in Great Northeast Athletic Conference (GNAC) action.

Bertanza in the National Spotlight after 55-Point Outburst
Bertanza in the National Spotlight after 55-Point Outburst

NEWTON, MA- Lasell’s Sean Bertanza (Seymour, CT) has made his way into the national spotlight after scoring 55 points in a men’s basketball contest against St. Joseph’s College of Maine on Saturday, February 12th. The incredible feat is the leading single-game scoring performance of the 2010-2011 season this year amongst all NCAA men’s basketball players, across all three divisions. Bertanza was awarded a spot on the nationally acclaimed D3Hoops.com team of the week for his outstanding achievement.

Mustangs Surge Past Lasers
Mustangs Surge Past Lasers

NEWTON, MA- With five scorers yielding double-figures, the Mount Ida men’s basketball team defeated Great Northeast Athletic Conference (GNAC) rivals Lasell College, 106-82, on Tuesday night.

Lasers Falter in Overtime, Drop 96-92 Contest to Monks; Bertanza Shatters Points Record with 55
Lasers Falter in Overtime, Drop 96-92 Contest to Monks; Bertanza Shatters Points Record with 55

STANDISH, ME- St. Joseph’s College of Maine swept the season series against Lasell College men’s basketball on Saturday afternoon with a 96-92 overtime victory at the Alfond Center. Lasell’s sophomore guard Sean Bertanza (Seymour, CT) put in an unbelievable 55 point performance to shatter Lasell’s all-time single-game scoring record, but it was not enough to overcome the Great Northeast Athletic Conference (GNAC) leaders.

Williams Sets New Record Scoring 45 Points in Lasers' Come From Behind Victory
Williams Sets New Record Scoring 45 Points in Lasers' Come From Behind Victory

BOSTON, MA- Sean Bertanza (Seymour, CT) hit a jump shot with 23 seconds to go to put Lasell College men's basketball ahead by one point as the Lasers sealed a 78-76 come from behind victory against Emerson College on Tuesday night.

Williams’ Record Week Earns Him a Spot on D3Hoops Team of the Week
Williams’ Record Week Earns Him a Spot on D3Hoops Team of the Week

NEWTON, MA- Lasell’s Javon Williams (Mattapan, MA) has earned a spot on the D3Hoops.com Team of the Week after two double-doubles and a record 43-point outing against Johnson & Wales on Saturday.

Despite 43 from Williams, Lasers Fall in Battle with Wildcats
Despite 43 from Williams, Lasers Fall in Battle with Wildcats

NEWTON, MA- Lasell College and Johnson & Wales University battled it out today in Great Northeast Athletic Conference (GNAC) men’s basketball competition leading up to a 92-86 Wildcat victory on the back of a 47 point performance by NCAA Division III leading scorer Lamonte Thomas (Providence, RI). Javon Williams (Mattapan, MA) tied Lasell’s all-time record for points in a game, recording 43 in the league skirmish which left Lasell at 4-16 overall, and 3-10 in conference play. Johnson & Wales ends the day at 13-6 overall, and 10-2 in the GNAC.

Bertanza’s Season-High 30 Points Not Enough to Derail Cadets
Bertanza’s Season-High 30 Points Not Enough to Derail Cadets

NEWTON, MA- Sean Bertanza (Seymour, CT) tallied a career-high 30 points and Javon Williams (Mattapan, MA) registered his fourth season double-double with 24 points and 13 rebounds but it was not enough to sway the Norwich University men’s basketball team from a 92-73 defeat of the Lasell College Lasers on Thursday night.

Williams Chosen for ECAC & GNAC Weekly Honors
Williams Chosen for ECAC & GNAC Weekly Honors

NEWTON, MA- Javon Williams (Mattapan, MA) has been chosen as the Great Northeast Athletic Conference (GNAC) men's basketball Player of the Week and ECAC Division III New England co-Player of the Week. Williams was selected in a week that he hit the 1,000 point career milestone and averaged 22.3 points, 7.7 rebounds, and 3.7 assists per game.

Emmanuel Rallies in Final Minutes to Steal Away with GNAC Win
Emmanuel Rallies in Final Minutes to Steal Away with GNAC Win

NEWTON, MA- Emmanuel College men’s basketball recovered from a 11 point deficit with ten minutes left to play to rally for a 73-66 win over Lasell College Saturday afternoon. The Saints pushed for a 12-0 run over the final three minutes to secure the Great Northeast Athletic Conference victory which increased their overall record to 5-12, and their league slate to 4-7. Lasell falls to 4-14 overall and 3-8 in conference play.

Lasell College Men’s Basketball to Host Coaches vs. Cancer® Suits and Sneakers Awareness Game
Lasell College Men’s Basketball to Host Coaches vs. Cancer® Suits and Sneakers Awareness Game

NEWTON, MA- Lasell College men’s basketball program will host their annual Coaches vs. Cancer® Suits and Sneakers awareness game on Saturday, January 29th. The initiative of the program is to have basketball coaches nationwide wear sneakers with their suits to display their support for the American Cancer Society and its vision of a world with less cancer. Fans are encouraged to also wear sneakers to the contests to show their support.

Lasers Suffer 91-76 Loss to Albertus Magnus
Lasers Suffer 91-76 Loss to Albertus Magnus

NEW HAVEN, CT- The Lasell College men’s basketball team suffered a 91-76 loss to Albertus Magnus College in Great Northeast Athletic Conference play on Thursday night.