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Men’s basketball drops first conference match of season

January 23, 2012 | Alex Leichenger

No. 23 New York University handed the Washington University men’s basketball team its first conference loss of the season, 89-75 Sunday at the Wash. U. Field House. The Bears fell into a three-way tie for first place in the University Athletic Association after the loss to NYU and an 80-54 home win over Brandeis on Friday.

Bears fall to Chicago in finale for Class of 2011

February 28, 2011 | Sam Cornblath

The Washington University men’s basketball team ended its season with a 74-67 loss to the University of Chicago. Before Saturday’s contest at the Field House, the team honored its four seniors: Spencer Gay, Isaiah Honick, Caleb Knepper and Brett Sapp. Knepper also won the Pearce Award, which is given to a departing player for overall dedication to the team.

Bears nab 2 close victories to clinch winning season

February 21, 2011 | Daniel Kurzner

The Washington University men’s basketball team guaranteed its 27th consecutive winning season this weekend with a 67-61 victory over New York University on Friday and a 77-75 nail-biting win over Brandeis University on Sunday.

Resurgent men’s hoops wins 4th straight game

January 31, 2011 | Alex Dropkin

The Washington University men’s basketball team relied on physical play, strong defense and a balanced offense to record victories this past weekend over Carnegie Mellon University and Case Western Reserve University.

Former men’s basketball captain Zach Kelly to play in English league

October 08, 2010 | Daniel Kurzner

After winning two NCAA Division III national championships in his four-year tenure with the Washington University men’s basketball team, 2010 graduate Zach Kelly has officially taken the next step in his basketball career—to Leeds, England. He’ll start playing in the English Basketball League next month.

Men’s basketball shocked by IWU in second round

March 17, 2010 | Alex Dropkin

Prior to the March 6 second-round game, Washington University and Illinois Wesleyan University had faced each other three times before in the Division III men’s basketball NCAA tournament. The Titans had prevailed in all three games. This contest was no different.

Bears face Westminster in opening round of postseason

March 01, 2010 | Alex Dropkin

The “Bracket of Death” is no more. One year removed from the infamous NCAA tournament bracket placement, the No. 1 Washington University men’s basketball team is looking for a much less strenuous road to Salem, Va.

The trials and tribulations of Spencer Gay

February 08, 2010 | Alex Dropkin

The path to redemption is a long and arduous one. Washington University forward Spencer Gay knows this first hand. After two full years of riding the pine for the men’s basketball team, the 6-foot-6-inch, 200-pound junior has finally arrived.

Men’s basketball: After long string of close calls, a rout of CMU

January 25, 2010 | Daniel Kurzner

Coming off of four straight games decided by five or fewer points, the Washington University men’s basketball team finally got some room to breathe. The Bears handed Carnegie Mellon University their 12th loss of the season with an 81-60 rout on Sunday in Pittsburgh.

Men’s basketball: Barrage of 3’s boosts Bears in Lopata Classic

December 07, 2009 | Alex Dropkin

The No. 1 Washington University men’s basketball team was deadly this weekend in the 26th annual Lopata Classic—deadly, of course, from beyond the arc.

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