2015-16 Men's Basketball News

Season
Omanovic, Marchand Earn GNAC All-Conference Honors
Omanovic, Marchand Earn GNAC All-Conference Honors

NEWTON, Mass. (2/29/16) – Junior guard Armin Omanovic (Wilkesboro, N.C.) and senior forward Pat Marchand (Cranston, R.I.) received Great Northeast Athletic Conference (GNAC) post-season honors as announced by the conference office on Monday afternoon.

Men's Basketball Falls to Albertus Magnus in GNAC Semifinals
Men's Basketball Falls to Albertus Magnus in GNAC Semifinals

The Lasers fell 87-80 on Thursday night, as they nearly rallied from a 16 points deficit midway through the second half.

Five Double Figure Scorers Propel Lasell Past Suffolk in Men's Basketball Playoff Action
Five Double Figure Scorers Propel Lasell Past Suffolk in Men's Basketball Playoff Action

The second seeded Lasers advanced to the GNAC semifinals on the strength of five players scoring in double figures.

Men's Hoops Rally Falls Short in 67-66 loss to Suffolk
Men's Hoops Rally Falls Short in 67-66 loss to Suffolk

Lasell dropped a 67-66 GNAC contest to visiting Suffolk in men's basketball action in their final regular season contest. They will be the #2 seed in the GNAC tournament and will host Suffolk on Tuesday February 23rd at 7:00 p.m.

Saints Hand Men's Basketball Third Conference Loss 75-63
Saints Hand Men's Basketball Third Conference Loss 75-63

NEWTON, Mass. (2/16/16) – The visiting Saints of Emmanuel College powered to a 75-63 victory over Lasell College in Great Northeast Athletic Conference (GNAC) men’s basketball action Tuesday evening in the Athletic Center. The loss drops the Lasers to 17-7 overall and 14-3 in the GNAC, while the Saints jump to 9-15 this season and break .500 in the league at 9-8.

Hot Shooting Sends Men's Hoops over Mustangs 88-74
Hot Shooting Sends Men's Hoops over Mustangs 88-74

NEWTON, Mass. – The Lasell College men’s basketball team earned an 88-74 victory against crosstown rival Mount Ida College on Saturday afternoon at the Mount Ida Athletic Center. The Lasers jump to 17-6 overall and 14-2 in the GNAC, while the Mustangs drop to 11-12 and 7-9 in the conference.

Second Half Surge Sends JWU Over Men's Hoops 93-60
Second Half Surge Sends JWU Over Men's Hoops 93-60

PROVIDENCE, RI – A big second half push on both ends of the court was the difference for the 14th-ranked Johnson & Wales University men’s basketball team against Lasell College. The Wildcats extended their winning streak to 21 games by downing the Lasers, 93-60, on Tuesday. Lasell shifts to 16-6, 13-2 GNC while Johnson & Wales moves to 21-1, 15-0.

Arsenault Propels Men's Hoops over Albertus Magnus 98-83
Arsenault Propels Men's Hoops over Albertus Magnus 98-83

NEWTON, Mass. (2/6/16) – For the second time this season, the Lasell men’s basketball team downed the defending Great Northeast Athletic Conference (GNAC) champion Albertus Magnus College, 98-83, inside the Athletic Center Gym on Saturday afternoon. With the win the Lasers climb to 13-1 in the GNAC and 16-5 overall, while the Falcons suffer their third conference loss at 10-3 and sink to 14-4 this season.

Coach Galletta to be Featured on Hoopsville Broadcast
Coach Galletta to be Featured on Hoopsville Broadcast

NEWTON, Mass. (2/4/16) - Lasell head men's basketball coach Aaron Galletta will be featured on tonight's 3rd Annual Hoopsville Marathon hosted by Dave McHugh.

Wildcats Win Battle of the Undefeated 101-68 in GNAC Men's Hoops
Wildcats Win Battle of the Undefeated 101-68 in GNAC Men's Hoops

NEWTON, Mass. (2/3/16) – The No. 17 Wildcats of Johnson and Wales University handed the Lasell men’s basketball team their first conference loss of the season 101-68 in Great Northeast Athletic Conference (GNAC) action Wednesday evening in the Athletic Center.

Omanovic Repeats as GNAC Player of the Week
Omanovic Repeats as GNAC Player of the Week

NEWTON, Mass. (2/1/16) – Junior guard Armin Omanovic (Wilkesboro, N.C.) has been named the Great Northeast Athletic Conference (GNAC) men’s basketball player of the week as announced by the conference office on Monday afternoon

Armin Omanovic Nominated for Geico Play of the Year
Armin Omanovic Nominated for Geico Play of the Year

February 1, 2016 – CHICAGO – In their game against Rivier, Lasell's Armin Omanovic shoots a running half-court buzzer beater gave the Lasers a 78-75 over their opponent in their GNAC opener that is nominated for the GEICO Play of the Year, Intersport announced today.

Men's Hoops Powers Past Rivier 105-85 to Remain Unbeaten in GNAC Play
Men's Hoops Powers Past Rivier 105-85 to Remain Unbeaten in GNAC Play

(Nashua, N.H.) The Lasell men’s basketball team remained undefeated in Great Northeast Athletic Conference (GNAC) action with a 105-85 win over Rivier University on Saturday afternoon in the Muldoon Gymnasium. The win bumps the Lasers to 15-4 on the year and 12-0 in league play, while the loss sends Rivier to 3-16 overall and 3-9 in the conference.

Lasers Shoot Past Monks 81-60; Galletta Hits 100th Conference Victory
Lasers Shoot Past Monks 81-60; Galletta Hits 100th Conference Victory

STANDISH, Maine – Lasell College (14-4, 11-0 GNAC) remained undefeated in Great Northeast Athletic Conference (GNAC) play with an 81-60 victory over Saint Joseph’s College (6-12, 3-8 GNAC) in men’s basketball action at the Harold Alfond Center on Wednesday night.

Omanovic Sets Career High as Men's Hoops Tops Emmanuel 96-85
Omanovic Sets Career High as Men's Hoops Tops Emmanuel 96-85

BOSTON, Mass. – Lasell College used a 96-85 victory over Emmanuel College to stay unbeaten in Great Northeast Athletic Conference (GNAC) Men’s Basketball action Saturday afternoon at the Jean Yawkey Center. The Lasers improve to 13-4 overall and a perfect 10-0 in GNAC play while the loss drops the Saints to 3-13 and 3-7 in the GNAC.

Men's Hoops Shuts Down Suffolk 88-56
Men's Hoops Shuts Down Suffolk 88-56

BOSTON – In a rescheduled GNAC contest, the Suffolk men’s basketball fell victim to its undefeated league foe Lasell, 88-56, Thursday night inside Regan Gymnasium. Suffolk dropped its fourth straight contest, slipping to 4-12 overall and 2-7 against the GNAC, while Lasell (12-4) claimed its sixth straight victory and kept its conference ledger perfect at 9-0.