HACKETTSTOWN, N.J. - The Centenary men's basketball team will host the Cyclone Basketball Camps during the Summer of 2010, head coach Enrico Mastroianni announced. The two camps will take place between June 28 - July 2 and July 19 - 23.

The Cyclone Basketball Camp is designed for boys between the ages of 7 - 15 years old. Camp will be held in the Folkner Family Gymnasium at the Reeves Athletic Center on the Centenary College campus.

Coaches and players of the Cyclone men’s basketball team along with other experienced high school and college coaches will make up an energetic staff that will be sure to provide instruction that is second to none and an experience that your child will always remember. 

For more information, contact Coach Mastroianni at mastroiannie@centenarycollege.edu or call 908-852-1400 ext. 2199.

Cyclone Basketball Camp Brochure

Liablility Waiver for June 28 - July 2 Camp

Liability Waiver for July 19 - 23 Camp

CAPE COD, Mass. (March 17, 2010) – Senior forward Ryan Kearney (North Arlington, N.J./Queen of Peace) of the men’s basketball team was recently selected to the ECAC South Region Third Team.

Kearney earns this award after already having been selected as a Colonial States Athletic Conference (CSAC) First Team representative. The senior had a successful final season, ranking second and third in the CSAC in scoring and rebounding at 18.5 and 7.5 respectively. Kearney finished the year with seven double-doubles and was named the CSAC Player of the Week twice as well as the ECAC South Region Player of the Week once.

In the Cyclones’ last game of the season, an 81-75 playoff loss to Neumann University, Kearney scored the 1,000th point of his career. Led by Kearney, Centenary finished with an overall record of 11-15 while going 9-9 in the conference. Centenary qualified for the CSAC playoffs for the second consecutive season.

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Senior Ryan Kearney scored his 1,000th career point in the loss.

ASTON, Pa. (February 22, 2010) The Centenary men’s basketball was eliminated from the Colonial States Athletic Conference (CSAC) playoffs earlier tonight, falling at Neumann University 81-75. The Knights now advance to play No. 1 seeded Cabrini College on Wednesday night, while the loss marks the end of the season for the Cyclones. In the loss, senior forward Ryan Kearney (North Arlington, N.J./Queen of Peace) became the second Cyclone this season to reach the 1,000 point plateau. Entering the game needing 12 points, Kearney accomplished this feat in the first half.

If there was any playoff jitters, neither team showed it as the first half was played at a blistering pace as both teams poured in a combined 90 points. Centenary shot 54% from the field to take a 49-41 lead at halftime. In the second half, the Cyclones continued their hot shooting and extended their lead to 63-50 with 13 minutes left in the game. Neumann turned the game around at this point and ran off a 26-4 run over the next 10 minutes to reclaim the lead and extend it to nine. Centenary could not recover from this and were only able to record three field goals in the game’s final 13 minutes.

Centenary was led by Ludner Innocent (Asbury Park, N.J./Academy Charter) who scored 17 points and grabbed nine rebounds. Senior Ryan Kearney and junior Rob Urie (Ortley Beach, N.J./Toms River East) each combined for 15 points, Kearney also contributed six rebounds while Urie handed out four assists. The Knights were paced by Marquise Boggs who scored a game high 24 points and senior Na’Sheed Linton finished the game with 19.

The Cyclones finish their season with an overall record of 11-15. They graduate two seniors from their team, Kearney and Marquis Chandler (Jersey City, N.J./St. Mary’s).


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HACKETTSTOWN, N.J. (February 21, 2010) The Centenary men’s basketball team have advanced to the Colonial States Athletic Conference (CSAC) playoffs for the second straight season as the Cyclones wrapped up their conference schedule with a 9-9 mark and finished in sixth place. Centenary will be playing at Neumann University Knights, who finished in third place with a 12-6 CSAC record.

Centenary and Neumann played twice this season with the Knights coming on top in each contest. On Dec. 5, Neumann beat Centenary by a score of 91-83. Neumann’s Na’Sheed Linton scored 24 points and handed out 11 assists in the win, while Ryan Kearney (North Arlington, N.J./Queen of Peace) scored 21 points and grabbed 10 rebounds for the Cyclones. On January 18, at Centenary, the Knights once again topped Centenary 82-78. Guard Marquise Boggs sank a three-pointer with five seconds left to give his team the victory.

Neumann will be hosting its first playoff game in six years and boasts a home record of 9-4 this season. They are led by Na’Sheed Linton who was recently named Second Team All-Conference and averages 16.6 points and 5.2 assists per game. Centenary is led by Ryan Kearney. Kearney was named First Team All-Conference and is leading the team with 18.6 points and 7.5 rebounds per game. The game will begin at 7:00pm with the winner advancing to the CSAC semifinals.

RADNOR, Pa. (February 18, 2010) The Centenary men’s basketball team fell victim to a buzzer beating shot by Cabrini guard Cory Lemons giving the Cavaliers the 79-77 victory. Cabrini improved to 22-2 and 16-1 overall in the conference, while the Cyclones closed out their regular season with an 11-14 record and a 9-9 mark in the conference.

Centenary fell behind in the first half by as many as 16 points and trailed at halftime by 12. In the second half the Cyclones were able to cut the deficit down to four points, before giving back a 12-2 Cabrini run to fall back behind by 14. Centenary used one final run behind a string of three-pointers by Will Atkinson (Hazlet, N.J./Raritan) to go back ahead by two in the final minute. Cabrini tied the game on a jump shot from Kevin Misevicious and after a forcing a turnover, wound up with the ball and 25 seconds remaining. Lemons held the ball until the final seconds before releasing his jump shot that beat the buzzer to give his team the two point win.

The Cyclones were led by Ryan Kearney (North Arlington, N.J./Queen of Peace) who topped the 30 point mark for the third time this season, finishing with 31 points, four rebounds and three blocks. Junior Atkinson sank four three-pointers on the way to a season high 14 points. Junior Rob Urie (Ortley Beach, N.J./Toms River East) played a solid all around game scoring 12 points, dishing out seven assists and pulling in five rebounds. For Cabrini, Lemons scored 18 points, grabbed nine rebounds and gave out five assists while Dom Farrello scored 14 points and grabbed eight rebounds for the Cavaliers.

The Cyclones now begin post-season play on Monday, February 22. The Cyclones opponent has yet to be determined. With a CSAC record of 9-9 the Cyclones are guaranteed to be the sixth seed in the playoffs and travel to face the third seed.


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HACKETTSTOWN, N.J. (February 16, 2010) The Centenary men’s basketball team was able to send its two seniors, Ryan Kearney (North Arlington, N.J./Queen of Peace) and Marquis Chandler (Jersey City, N.J./St. Mary’s) out on top as they closed out their home schedule with a 82-66 win over Philadelphia Biblical University. The Cyclones have now improved to 11-13 and 9-8 in the Colonial States Athletic Conference (CSAC) with the win while Philadelphia Biblical fell to 6-17, 4-12 with the loss.

Centenary led throughout the entire game and used a balanced scoring attack and crisp ball movement, totaling a season-high 24 assists to hold off the Crimson Eagles. Ryan Kearney, junior Corey Kearney (North Arlington, N.J./Queen of Peace) and sophomore Larry Lenahan (South Amboy, N.J./South Amboy) all paced the winners, each totaling 17 points. For Lenahan, the 17 points was a career-high and he fell just one rebound short of a double-double with nine. Junior Rob Urie (Ortley Beach, N.J./Toms River East) scored 10 points, while sophomore Ludner Innocent (Asbury Park, N.J./Academy Charter) scored four points, but handed out eight assists.

For Philadelphia Biblical, Willie Miller played a solid all-around game, scoring 17 points, grabbing eight rebounds and getting five assists. Luke Taylor scored 14 points on six-of-seven shooting, while Ben Fuller scored 12 points and hauled in six rebounds.

Centenary will be back in action on Thursday, February 18. This will be its final regular season game as the Cyclones travel to face CSAC leading Cabrini College. The Cyclones have already recorded a victory over the Cavaliers earlier this season, topping them 81-80 in Hackettstown.


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IMMACULATA, Pa. (February 13, 2010) The Centenary men’s basketball team picked up a big win on the road, beating the Immaculata Mighty Macs 84-75. Centenary’s record improved to 10-13 overall with the win, while Immaculata fell to 13-10 overall with the loss.

After trailing at halftime by 10 points, the Cyclones were able to start the secondhalf with a 21-10 run, eventually grabbing a lead at the 13:36 minute mark of the second half. The Cyclones used balance scoring, putting five players into double figures. Centenary also put up 18 fast break points and sank seven three pointers.

Centenary was led by junior Corey Kearney (North Arlington, N.J./Queen of Peace) who scored 20 points and grabbed five rebounds. Fellow classmate Rob Urie (Ortley Beach, N.J./Queen of Peace) scored 16 points, grabbed four rebounds and gave out two assists. Sophomore Larry Lenahan (South Amboy, N.J./South Amboy) finished with a career high 14 points and five rebounds. Ludner Innocent (Asbury Park, N.J./Academy Charter) scored 13 points, grabbed nine rebounds and handed out six assists. Finally freshman Jakub Halicki (Pocono Summit, Pa./Pocono Mt. East) notched his fourth double-double scoring 11 points and 10 rebounds.

Immaculata was paced by Robert Siter who scored a game high 28 points, grabbed eight rebounds and handed out five assists. Junior John Boyd scored 21 points and scored six rebounds.

The Cyclones will be back in action on Monday, February 15 against conference foe Philadelphia Biblical University. Centenary is coming into the game with a 8-8 conference record.

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HACKETTSTOWN, N.J. (February 12, 2010) The Centenary men’s basketball was downed at home, falling to the Keystone Giants 71-65. Keystone improves to 16-6 on the year and 11-4 in Colonial States Athletic Conference (CSAC) play while Centenary’s record is lowered to 9-13, 7-8 CSAC.

After allowing Keystone to open the game with a 9-0 run, Centenary played solid basketball throughout, yet could not string together enough momentum to take a lead. The Giants kept Centenary at bay by sinking 16 second half free throws.

Centenary was lead by senior Ryan Kearney (North Arlington, N.J./Queen of Peace) who registered another double-double, scoring 25 points and grabbing 12 rebounds. Sophomore point guard Ludner Innocent (Asbury Park, N.J./Academy Charter) played one of his best games of the season, scoring a career-high 18 points, handing out five assists and grabbing three rebounds.

Keystone was paced by Malcolm Boone who scored 21 points, grabbed 11 rebounds and swatted away five shots. Sophomore Kenneth Hardnett also recorded a double-double for the Giants scoring 10 points and grabbing 10 rebounds.

The Cyclones will be back in action this weekend, on Saturday February 13 as they take on Immaculata University in more CSAC action.


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HACKETTSTOWN, N.J. (February 10, 2010) – The Centenary men’s and women’s basketball teams will face Keystone, Thursday in Hackettstown, N.J. The women’s game will start at 6:00 p.m., followed by the men at 8:00 p.m.

Both teams are looking to pick up key Colonial States Athletic Conference (CSAC) victories. The Lady Cyclones (12-9, 9-4 CSAC) sit in fifth-place in the conference standings, behind Cabrini, while the men (9-12, 7-7 CSAC) currently hold down the sixth-seed, trailing Gwynedd-Mercy by two games.

Prior to the men’s game, the team will honor junior Rob Urie (Ortley Beach, N.J./Toms River East), who passed 1,000 career points in the Cyclones’ 102-89 win over Baptist Bible on Feb. 6. He becomes the fourth Cyclone to pass the 1,000-point plateau and the first since Kyle Warner in 2007.

After Thursday’s contests, the men return to action with a road game at Immaculata at 2:00 p.m.

CLARKS SUMMIT, Pa. (February 6, 2010) The Centenary men’s basketball team scored its third highest point total of the season in a 102-89 victory over the Baptist Bible College Defenders. The Cyclones put five players in double figures and junior guard Rob Urie (Ortley Beach, N.J./Toms River East) scored his 1,000 career point as they improved to 9-12 and 7-7 in the Colonial States Athletic Conference (CSAC). The Defenders fall to 2-17 and 0-13 in the CSAC with the loss.

After a competitive first half in which the Cyclones held a slim one point margin of 35-34, Centenary exploded to score 67 second half points. Centenary shot a blistering 81% from the field and 75% from downtown in the final twenty minutes.

For Centenary, Urie was the leading scorer with 20 points while also getting three assists, three steals and two rebounds. Senior forward Ryan Kearney (North Arlington, N.J./Queen of Peace) chipped in 17 points on seven-of-nine shooting, grabbed seven rebounds and two steals. Corey Kearney (North Arlington, N.J./Queen of Peace) scored 14 points, including two three- pointers. Sophomore Ryan Donovan (King of Prussia, Pa./Upper Merrion) scored a career high 12 points, going a perfect three-of-three from downtown as well as getting one steal and one assist. Finally, sophomore Larry Lenahan (South Amboy, N.J./South Amboy) rounded out the double figure efforts with his 10 point, six rebound performance.

The Defenders were paced by Tommy Waszaj and Nathan Greve. Waszaj hit five three-pointers on the way to a game-high 23 points, while Greve scored 17 points and also provided six boards.

The Cyclones now have a few days off and will not return to action until Thursday, February 11 when they play CSAC foe Keystone College in a home game which will begin at 8:00pm.


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SCRANTON, Pa. (February 4, 2010) In what was a cold shooting night, the Centenary men’s basketball team dropped their second straight conference game falling 93-75 to Marywood University. The loss puts the Cyclones back to 8-12, 6-7 in the CSAC while Marywood improves to 7-13, 4-10 CSAC.

After trailing at halftime by only four points, Centenary was outscored 48-34 in the second half. Marywood was powered by Sidney Tharpe who scored a game high 29 points and was a perfect seven-of-seven from the foul line. Lenny Martin of the Pacers finished with six points, 13 rebounds, five assists and three blocks.

For the Cyclones, junior Rob Urie (Ortley Beach, N.J./Toms River East) was the high man with 23 points, grabbing three rebounds and getting two assists. Corey Kearney (North Arlington, N.J./Queen of Peace) scored 12 points and sophomore Ludner Innocent (Asbury Park, N.J./Academy Charter) also scored 12 points.

The Cyclones are back in play again on Saturday, February 6. They will be facing conference foe Baptist Bible College. The game is scheduled to begin at 3:00 pm.


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HACKETTSTOWN, N.J. (February 2, 2010) – Centenary men’s basketball forward Ryan Kearney (North Arlington, N.J./Queen of Peace) added ECAC Division III South Player of the Week to his growing list of accolades, the league announced Tuesday. Kearney was also named Colonial States Athletic Conference (CSAC) Player of the Week on Monday. The senior averaged a double-double in a 2-0 week with 25.5 points, 10.5 rebounds, three steals and two blocks per game.

The forward put on a 27 point, 11 rebound and five steal performance in a win against Marywood University and followed that with a 24 point, 10 rebound and three block game as Centenary handed Cabrini its first conference loss and second loss overall. Kearney also provided stellar defense in that contest, holding Kevin Misevicious to just 30 percent shooting.

CC will be back in action on Thursday with a rematch at Marywood at 8:00 p.m.

ECAC Player of the Week

GWYNEDD VALLEY, Pa. (February 1, 2010) Despite holding a halftime lead, the Centenary men’s basketball ultimately fell short against conference foe Gwynedd-Mercy, ending the Cyclones three game winning streak. The Griffins improved to 10-9 overall and 9-3 in CSAC play, while Centenary’s record is lowered to 8-11 and 6-6.

The Cyclones held a three-point halftime advantage after junior Corey Kearney (North Arlington, N.J./Queen of Peace) rebounded a long three-point attempt and hit a shot to beat the first half buzzer. Gwynedd-Mercy answered back in the second half and went on an 11-2 run late in the half in which the Cyclones could not recover from. The final score of 82-70 is the first time Centenary has failed to reach the 80 point mark in its past four games.

Centenary was led by Corey Kearney who scored 24 points including four-of-six from three and also chipped in five rebounds. Senior Ryan Kearney (North Arlington, N.J./Queen of Peace) scored 16 points, along with six rebounds, three blocks and one steal. Junior guard Rob Urie (Ortley Beach, N.J./Toms River East) was the only other Cyclone to reach double figures, scoring 11 points, grabbing five rebounds and handing out three assists.

The Griffins were powered by Brandon Sharp, who scored a game high 25 points and also grabbed a game high 11 rebounds. Seniors Matt Johnson and Lemeire Talley scored 15 points each, while junior John Hogga chipped in 11 points.

The Cyclones will be back in action again on Thursday, February 4, as they take on conference foe Marywood University. The game will begin at 8:00 pm.


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HACKETTSTOWN, N.J. (February 1, 2010) Centenary men’s basketball player Ryan Kearney (North Arlington, N.J./Queen of Peace) was named Colonial States Athletic Conference (CSAC) Player of the Week ending on January 31 the league announced today.

The senior averaged a double-double in a 2-0 week with 25.5 points, 10.5 rebounds, three steals, and two blocks per game for the week. The forward included a 27 point, 11 rebound and five steal performance in a win against Marywood University and a 24 point, 10 rebound and three block performance against previously unbeaten Cabrini College. Kearney also provided stellar defense in that game, holding Kevin Misevicious to just 30 percent shooting. For his efforts, Kearney was also named the Centenary College Cyclone of the Week. This is the second time Kearney has received both honors this season.

Kearney is now leading his team in scoring (19.3ppg), rebounding (7.8rpg), blocks (21) and steals (35) while also ranking second in the CSAC in scoring and third in rebounding. The Cyclones as a team have been playing arguably their best stretch of basketball this season, winning three straight conference games including a win over previously unbeaten CSAC foe Cabrini College. CC will be back in action tonight, Feb. 1, on the road against Gwynedd-Mercy College. These two teams met earlier this season on January 18 in which GMC was the victor, winning 64-63.

CSAC Weekly Awards For Jan. 25-31

Junior Rob Urie's jumper with five seconds left put his team ahead 81-80.

HACKETTSTOWN, N.J. (January 30, 2010) Playing in front of a home crowd that was hungry for an upset win, the Centenary men’s basketball team was able to do just that, knocking off first place in the conference Cabrini College 81-80 earlier this afternoon in Colonial States Athletic Conference (CSAC) action. With five seconds left, junior guard Rob Urie (Ortley Beach, N.J./Toms River East) hit a 15 foot jump shot to give the Cyclones the go ahead basket. With the win, Centenary improves to 8-10 and 6-5 in the CSAC, while the loss for Cabrini is just their second, to make them 16-2 overall and suffered their first CSAC defeat of the season now falling to 10-1.

In the first half with the score tied at 43, Cory Lemons of Cabrini stole a pass with eight seconds left and hit a fading off balanced three-pointer at the buzzer to put his team ahead 46-43 going into the half. In first four minutes of the second half the Cavaliers extended their lead to nine points on a three-pointer from Kevin Misevicious. Eight minutes later, the lead was just one for Cabrini as freshman Jakub Halicki (Pocono Summit, Pa./Pocono Mountain East) hit a lay-up to make the score 67-66.

Skipping ahead to just 2:30 left in the game, Cabrini was holding a five point lead when Cory Lemons hit a running bank shot and made the score 78-73. On the next possession, Urie hit a long three-pointer bringing his team within one point. In the final minute, with the Cyclones trailing by a point still, senior Ryan Kearney (North Arlington, N.J./Queen of Peace) found Halicki under the basket for a lay-up to give Centenary a 79-78 lead with 30 seconds left. On Cabrini’s next possession, Brandon Carter hit a hanging jump shot in the middle of the lane to put his team back ahead 80-79 with 18 seconds left. Centenary found itself in a familiar situation, holding the ball on their home court needing a score to either go ahead or force overtime. With the clock winding down, the ball found its way to Urie who drove right and hit a fading jump shot over two Cabrini defenders to put CC back ahead 81-80 with just five seconds left. On Cabrini’s final possession the ball was knocked loose and rolled free as the clock expired giving the Cyclones the thrilling one point win.

On the game senior Ryan Kearney notched his sixth double-double of the season scoring a game high 24 points on nine-of-13 shooting, grabbing 10 rebounds and blocking three shots. Urie’s big shot was just two of his 18 points and the junior also pulled in seven rebounds and dished out five assists. Sophomore Ludner Innocent (Asbury Park, N.J./Academy Charter) scored 13 points on a number of driving lay-ups, grabbed six rebounds and assisted on two other scores, while junior Corey Kearney (North Arlington, N.J./Queen of Peace) rounded out the scoring with 12 points including a few timely three-pointers.  The Cavaliers were led by Dom Farrello who scored 20 points, while Kevin Misevicious scored 19 points and had eight rebounds. Point guard Cory Lemons scored 17 points and handed out seven assists.

Up next for the Cyclones will be the Gwynedd-Mercy Griffin’s on Monday, February 1. The game is the second part of a men and women’s doubleheader and will tip-off at 8:00pm.


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HACKETTSTOWN, N.J. (January 28, 2010) While Saturday’s men’s basketball game between the Centenary Cyclones and Cabrini Cavaliers will have both teams opposing each other in the fight to climb the Colonial States Athletic Conference (CSAC) playoff standings, both teams will be joining forces in the fight against cancer.

The coaching staffs of both squads will be doing their part to raise cancer awareness and will be doing so by wearing suits and sneakers. Centenary and Cabrini are joining basketball coaches nationwide to address the importance of exercising and eating right in the fight against cancer.

By lacing up sneakers with their suits, college and high school basketball coaches nationwide will spotlight the fact that while cancer remains a major health concern, everyone can take daily steps to reduce their risk of the disease. For those who do not smoke, weight control, exercise and a healthy diet are the best ways to improve health and reduce cancer risk. Obesity has been shown to increase the risk for many forms of cancer, including breast, prostate, and colon cancers and may account for 20 percent of cancer deaths in women and 14 percent in men.

However, according to a 2006 survey, only eight percent of people understand that excess weight is so strongly linked to cancer risk, while more than 80 percent know of the link between overweight and heart disease. Overweight and obesity are of particular concern in minority populations, with higher rates of both reported for Hispanic men and women and for African American women, than for non-Hispanic white adults.

“The personal involvement of these coaches in the Coaches vs. Cancer program creates an invaluable opportunity to reach so many people about how to reduce their risk of cancer, and, particularly, about the important roles that regular exercise and a healthy diet play,” said George W.P. Atkins, 2009-10 national volunteer chair, American Cancer Society Board of Directors. “Coaches vs. Cancer continues to be an integral part of the Society’s commitment to save lives by helping people stay well, by helping them get well, by finding cures and by fighting back against the disease."

"I am honored to again serve as chair of the Coaches vs. Cancer Coaches Council and to stand alongside my fellow coaches across the country in doing all we can to help the American Cancer Society fight for every birthday threatened by this disease,” said Gary Williams, University of Maryland head coach. “Suits and Sneakers awareness weekend is a great way to remind basketball coaches and fans alike about taking an active role in reducing our own risk of cancer and in fighting back on behalf of those who face a cancer diagnosis.”

In addition to Williams, other active Coaches vs. Cancer Coaches Council members are: Jim Boeheim (Syracuse); Mike Brey (Notre Dame); Jim Calhoun (Connecticut); Bobby  Cremins (College of Charleston); Ed DeChellis (Penn State); Fran Dunphy (Temple); Mark Few (Gonzaga); Jeff Gamber (York College); Lon Kruger (UNLV); Mike Krzyzewski (Duke); Phil Martelli (Saint Joseph’s); Oliver Purnell (Clemson); Orlando “Tubby” Smith (Minnesota); Bruce Weber (Illinois); and Roy Williams (North Carolina).

Thanks to the dedicated efforts of college and high school coaches and fans across the country, Coaches vs. Cancer participants have raised more than $55 million since 1993 to help the Society fund groundbreaking cancer research, provide up-to-date cancer information and education, advocate for public health policies that benefit communities, and deliver services that improve the quality of life for patients and their families. Additional information is available at coachesvscancer.org.

Several events throughout 2010 will continue to highlight the productive work of Coaches vs. Cancer, including Fight Cancer In Style – an event for coaches’ wives during NCAA Final Four weekend, April 3-5 in Indianapolis; the annual Coaches vs. Cancer Golf Invitational, June 13-14 at the Oak Hill Country Club in Rochester, N.Y.; and the annual 2K Sports Classic benefitting Coaches vs. Cancer (12-team nationwide basketball tournament) in November.

The American Cancer Society combines an unyielding passion with nearly a century of experience to save lives and end suffering from cancer. As a global grassroots force of more than three million volunteers, we fight for every birthday threatened by every cancer in every community. We save lives by helping people stay well by preventing cancer or detecting it early; by helping people get well by being there for them during and after a cancer diagnosis; by finding cures through investment in groundbreaking discovery; and by fighting back by rallying lawmakers to pass laws to defeat cancer and by rallying communities worldwide to join the fight. As the nation’s largest non-governmental investor in cancer research, contributing about $3.4 billion, we turn what we know about cancer into what we do. As a result, more than 11 million people in America who have had cancer and countless more who have avoided it will be celebrating birthdays this year. To learn more about us or to get help, call us anytime, day or night, at 1-800-227-2345 or visit cancer.org.

HACKETTSTOWN, N.J. (January 25, 2010) The Centenary men’s basketball team opened up a lead as large as 20 points in the first half and rolled to an easy 96-81 victory over the Marywood Pacers. The Cyclones have now evened their Colonial States Athletic Conference (CSAC) record to 5-5 and 7-11 overall. With the loss Marywood falls to 5-11 overall and 2-8 in the CSAC.

The Cyclones put four players in double figures and three players scored 20 or more points, led by senior Ryan Kearney (North Arlington, N.J./Queen of Peace) who recorded his fifth double-double of the season scoring 27 points and 11 rebounds while also getting a career high five steals and two assists. Freshman Jakub Halicki (Pocono Summit, Pa./Pocono Mountain East) notched his third double-double of the season scoring 13 points, getting 10 rebounds, one assist while also getting a career high five steals. A pair of juniors Rob Urie (Ortley Beach, N.J./Toms River East) and Corey Kearney (North Arlington, N.J./Queen of Peace) each poured in 20 points, while Urie complimented that with four assists and two rebounds while Kearney grabbed five rebounds. Sophomore point guard Ludner Innocent (Asbury Park, N.J./Academy Charter) also had a career day dishing out 10 assists, while scoring six points and grabbing four rebounds.

Marywood was led by Sidney Tharpe who scored a game high 29 points and pulled in 11 rebounds while teammate Matt Lepri scored 13 points and grabbed five rebounds in the defeat.

In the second half, the Pacers were able to cut Centenary’s lead to seven points with 3:48 to go when the score was 79-72, but the Cyclones were able to outscore MU 17-9 in the final three minutes to obtain the 15 point win.

Next up for the Cyclones will be CSAC leading Cabrini College at home on Saturday, January 30. The game will be starting at 3:30 pm. 

LA PLUME, Pa. (January 21, 2010) The Centenary men’s basketball team dropped a Colonial States Athletic Conference game earlier tonight as the Keystone Giants defeated the Cyclones 81-65. The loss lowers Centenary’s record to 5-10 and 3-5 in conference play, while Keystone improves to 9-5 and 5-3 in conference play.

Junior Rob Urie (Ortley Beach, N.J./Toms River East) led three Cyclones to score in double figures with 14 points while also grabbing seven rebounds. Senior Ryan Kearney (North Arlington, N.J./Queen of Peace) picked up his fourth double-double of the season scoring 12 points and grabbing 11 rebounds to go along with four assists, two steals and a blocked shot. Sophomore Larry Lenahan (South Amboy, N.J./South Amboy) was the last Cyclone to reach double figures, scoring 12 points on six-of-seven shooting.

The Keystone Giants were led by Kenneth Hardnett who scored 16 points, grabbed nine rebounds and had three steals. Ryne Luce connected on four three pointers on the way to 13 points, while Malcolm Boone finished with 14 points, four rebounds, three assists, three blocks and three steals.

After building a halftime lead of 11 points, the Giants had control of the game through much of the second half, never allowing Centenary to get any closer than six points in the game’s final 20 minutes. Keystone held a lead as large as 20 points in the half.

Next up for the Cyclones will be conference foe Philadelphia Biblical on Saturday, January 23. The game will be played at 4:00 pm.


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HACKETTSTOWN, N.J. (January 21, 2010) The Centenary men’s basketball team stands among the nation and conference leaders as in the latest statistical rankings.

As a team, the Cyclones rank 28th (out of 404) in the nation as well as first in the Colonial States Athletic Conference (CSAC) in scoring offense at 81 points per game. Contributing to all those points, CC has been scoring three pointers at a high rate, ranking 34th nationally and second in the CSAC in three pointers made per game at 8.1. The Cyclones as a team also rank in the top five in the CSAC in rebounding offense (first with 42.1 per game), free throw percentage (third with .681), three point field goal percentage (fourth with .317), offensive rebounds per game (second with 13.9) and defensive rebounds per game (first with 28.3).

Certain individuals are enjoying successful seasons for the Cyclones as well. Senior Ryan Kearney (North Arlington, N.J./Queen of Peace) ranks nationally in points per game. His 18.8 average puts him 84th in Division III as well as second in the CSAC. Kearney is also amid the conference leaders in rebounding (third), free throw percentage (third), three point percentage (seventh) and three pointers made per game (third).

Also ranking in the conference leaders is junior Rob Urie (Ortley Beach, N.J./Toms River East). Urie ranks in scoring (ninth), assists (ninth), three point field goals made per game (fifth) and minutes played (eighth).  Junior Corey Kearney (North Arlington, N.J./Queen of Peace) and sophomore Ludner Innocent (Asbury Park, N.J./Academy Charter) both are tied in rebounding at sixth in the conference while Innocent also ranks fifth in the CSAC in assists per game. Finally, a pair of freshman are making an impact in the conference, as  Max Hughes (Nazareth, Pa./Notre Dame Green Pond) ranks first in the CSAC in free throw percentage shooting 84.6 percent while Jakub Halicki (Pocono Summit, Pa./Pocono Mt. East) is ninth in the conference in rebounding.
The Cyclones look to improve upon these rankings tonight as they are again in conference action, going on the road to face CSAC foe Keystone College. The Cyclones are 3-4 in CSAC play while the Giants of Keystone are 4-3. The game will tip-off at 8:00pm.

HACKETTSTOWN, N.J. (January 18, 2010) The Centenary men’s basketball team dropped their second consecutive heartbreaking loss, this time falling to Gwynedd-Mercy by a score of 64-63. On the game’s final possession, the Cyclones had two shots at winning the game, yet both attempts did not go down. With the win, Gwynedd-Mercy improved to 6-7 and 5-1 in the CSAC conference while the Cyclones fall to 5-9 and 3-4 in conference play.

Centenary was led by Jakub Halicki (Pocono Summit, Pa./Pocono Mt. East) who scored 15 points and grabbed a career best 14 rebounds for his second double-double. Ryan Kearney (North Arlington, N.J./Queen of Peace) added 15 points, four rebounds, three assists, two blocks and two steals, while junior Rob Urie (Ortley Beach, N.J./Toms River East) scored 13 points, grabbed four rebounds and handed out three assists. For the Griffins, senior guard Matt Johnson scored a game high 22 points, grabbed eight rebounds and dished out five assists while fellow senior John Hogga recorded a double-double scoring 13 points and getting a game high 15 rebounds.

After a missed free throw by GMC’s Matt Johnson, Centenary had the ball under their own basket with five seconds left in the game, trailing by one point, 64-63. After a long inbounds to Ludner Innocent, he found Ryan Kearney alone on the wing. Kearney’s three point attempt rimmed out and the rebound was gathered by Rob Urie. With time expiring Urie was forced to shoot a fading away shot, but his try fell just short and the Griffins were able to hold on to get the one point win.

Next up for the Cyclones will be Keystone College on Thursday, January 21. The game is part of a men’s and women’s double-header and is set to tip off at 8:00pm.


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HACKETTSTOWN, N.J. (January 16, 2010) A three pointer with four seconds left from Neumann’s Marquis Boggs proved to basket that ultimately defeated Centenary, as the Cyclones fell 82-78 to Neumann. Centenary now sits at 5-8, 3-3 in Colonial States Athletic Conference (CSAC) play while Neumann improves to 7-6 and 5-1 in the CSAC.

In the first half both teams were trying to feel each other out and neither team was able to open up a lead of more than four points until the six minute mark of the half when Neumann pulled ahead by six points on a layup from the Knights John Lewis. Centenary fought back and eventually took back the lead, which they held going into the half by two 39-37.

The second half brought more of the same, even play with neither team able to hold a lead larger than six points. With the game tied at 75 and three minutes to play, the Knights got a traditional three point play from leading scorer Na’Sheed Linton to go ahead 78-75. After a few scoreless trips from both teams, Centenary was still trailing by three points and needed an answer. It found one when freshman Max Hughes (Nazareth, Pa./Notre Dame Green Pond) stuck a big three pointer to tie the score with 37 seconds left. Out of a time-out, Centenary played 33 seconds of hard defense forcing Marquis Boggs to pull up from 25 feet, but the senior guard buried the three point attempt to give his team the lead, 81-78 with four seconds remaining. On the ensuing possession, the Cyclones were able to throw a long pass down the court to Ryan Kearney (North Arlington, N.J./Queen of Peace) but his game tying shot attempt rimmed in and out and Neumann was able to hold off Centenary winning by a final of 82-78.

For the Cyclones, Corey Kearney (North Arlington, N.J./Queen of Peace) had his best night in a Centenary uniform, making an array of offensive moves on the way to a career high 28 points, six rebounds and one assist. Ryan Kearney finished the game with 17 points and nine rebounds, while sophomore point guard Ludner Innocent (Asbury Park, N.J./Academy Charter) finished with 12 points, four rebounds and four assists. The Knights were led by Boggs who finished scoring 18 points, including four three pointers and Ty Robinson who recorded a double-double of 17 points and 12 rebounds.

Next up for the Cyclones will be Gwynedd-Mercy College on Monday night at 7:00pm. This game will be the final home game in a stretch of four for the Cyclones.


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HACKETTSTOWN, N.J. (January 11, 2010) Senior Ryan Kearney (North Arlington, N.J./Queen of Peace) and junior Corey Kearney (North Arlington, N.J./Queen of Peace) combined for 38 points and 10 rebounds as the pair of brothers led Centenary past Rosemont for the 78-76 Colonial States Athletic Conference (CSAC) win. The victory bumps Centenary’s record up to 5-7 and 3-2 in the CSAC while the loss lowers Rosemont to 3-8 and 1-3 in CSAC play.

Midway through the second half Rosemont was enjoying a nine point advantage, leading the Cyclones 62-53 with nine minutes to play. From this point, Centenary was able to turn up their defensive pressure and force turnovers to chip into the lead and get back in the game. A three pointer by Mike Lovett (Bayonne, N.J./St. Anthony’s) brought Centenary back to within two points at 67-65 with 6:38 seconds remaining.

From here, the tide turned and CC was able to build a lead of their own, jumping ahead by seven on a layup from Corey Kearney to make the score 76-69 Cyclones with two and a half minutes to play. Rosemont would not go away, however, and it was able to bring themselves back within two with 15 seconds left and a chance to tie the game. In Rosemont’s final possession, the Cyclones used some stingy to defense to force the Ravens’ Russell Slawter into a fading jump shot that fell short of the rim as time expired giving Centenary the 78-76 win.

In the win, Ryan Kearney was big for Centenary scoring 23 points and grabbing three rebounds. Corey Kearney was equally impressive scoring 15 points, grabbing seven rebounds while also picking up a steal and a block. Sophomore Ludner Innocent (Asbury Park, N.J./Academy Charter) continued his solid all around play with ten points, seven rebounds and five assists. The Ravens were led by Russell Slawter who scored 13 points and also grabbed 13 rebounds to go along with seven assists.


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HACKETTSTOWN, N.J. (January 8, 2010) – Centenary forwards Ryan and Corey Kearney have always played against each other. Growing up in North Arlington, N.J., the two took their competitions very seriously, no matter what the game was. But the one thing they never had a chance to do was to play together. That is, until now. The Kearney brothers are both starting for the Centenary men’s basketball team, and now their competitive fire is leading the Cyclones to success.

Ryan is two years, 10 months and 22 days older than his brother. They both attended Queen of Peace High School in North Arlington, but never played on the same team.

“Our mom always says it was a dream of hers to see us playing together,” said Ryan. “When we were younger sometimes we would play together and he was always Scottie Pippen and I was Michael Jordan. But we did not play together often. Centenary is really the first place we have ever played on the same team together.”

“Because he was older, we never really played on the same team,” added Corey. “I would go to his practices when he was in high school. I would shoot on the side and I could not wait to get on the court myself.”

The fact that they were not on the same team did not stop the two brothers from playing against each other. Whatever the stakes, whatever the game, the Kearney brothers did not want to lose.

“If one of us sees the other one getting better at something, at anything, we have to do something about it,” said Ryan. “Our mom always says it is a competition all the time between us. If one of us is doing well, the other wants to do a lot better. If he says he can count to 100 faster, I will say no I can count to 100 faster, and it has always been that way.”

“We play a lot of video games, and those get pretty intense as well,” said Corey.

The competition between the brothers also spilled outside to the basket their parents set up in the backyard.

“Our games were always evenly matched,” said Ryan. “Even though I was bigger, he put up a good fight. Those games got pretty heated.”

“Our backyard was small, so there was not a lot of room to move,” said Corey. “Basically you would take two dribbles and then shoot, so we always really knew where the other was going to go when they had the ball.”

Although the competition in the backyard was fierce, the two did not start using each other to get better at the game they loved until Ryan graduated from high school.

“I was always the older brother, but when I went to college I went from being a senior in high school to just a freshman, and he was still younger but all of a sudden he got bigger,” said Ryan. “When I came back home, I thought to myself we have to start working out together.”

Both brothers agree that they are better players because of the games in the backyard and the time spent lifting weights and taking shots together. Ryan had to put up with an opponent who would not give up, no matter what.

“When I was in high school, Corey would ask me to play one-on-one,” said Ryan. “I would think that there would not be much competition because I was so much taller, but all of a sudden we get out there and he is playing me tough. He always put up a fight and I really had to play hard to try and get a win.”

Corey, meanwhile, was facing a player taller than he was, but he always played hard and that scrappiness stayed with him as he grew taller and bigger.

“When I was little I always played guard,” he said, “so once I got bigger I was able to play more of a guard’s type game with a forward-type body.”

After Corey grew, their backyard games became even more heated.

“There is a lot of trash talking during our one-on-one games, definitely,” said Corey. “The games get pretty intense.”

Ryan agreed.”The games get really intense. It helps, especially if one of us is struggling, the other will get in his face and that is a good motivator to play better.”

Both players have exceptional one-on-one skills, learned in the backyard at their house. With their height (Ryan is 6-5, Corey is 6-3), and their skill set, they cause matchup problems left and right for opponents.

“They might put a bigger guy on us, but I think we can handle them defensively,” said Corey. “But offensively, they might have more problems with our speed. I think we benefited from playing against each other at home and covering each other in practice.”

“We are lucky to have both brothers on our team,” said second-year head coach Enrico Mastroianni. “Ryan is such a complete player – we always have a chance to win with him on the floor. The best attribute about Ryan is that he is committed to getting better every day – he never takes a day off. Corey is a quiet leader on the floor and he does so many things to help us that statistics do not always measure. Corey seems to always be in the right place at the right time; he has amazing basketball instincts.” 

Ryan’s path to playing with his brother started at Caldwell College. Ryan appeared in 21 games as a freshman, averaging 2.2 points per game, before transferring to Ramapo. In 2005-06, he played in only nine games for the Roadrunners, averaging 3.7 points per game. He decided to step away from basketball for a year, but then he got the itch to play again when he saw his brother being recruited by Centenary.

“After I left Ramapo, I took a year off from school,” he said.

“Meanwhile I was being recruited to Centenary by the previous coach,” said Corey. “Ryan got in touch with him and then he started recruiting Ryan as well.”

“When Corey decided to go to Centenary, I said I wanted to go back to school and join him,” added Ryan. “I missed playing basketball. I went from playing all the time to not playing at all and it was tough. I felt like I needed to get back, and I wanted to go back to school as well, so I figured what better opportunity than the school where my brother was going to play.”

Sitting out one year became two years as Ryan had to complete a year of Academic Residency according to NCAA Division III Student-Athlete Transfer Rules.

“It was pretty frustrating,” said Ryan. “It was my second year away from basketball, so it was definitely tough. I just concentrated on school work so that I could make sure I was eligible to play when my year of residency was up. I went to most of the home games, so if I saw something, I would tell Corey what he did wrong. My mom always says my dad and I are Corey’s toughest critics, so if we see him doing something wrong we will not hesitate to tell him.”

The time away from the court was not only tough on Ryan, but also his brother.

“It was a rough year in general since we only won four games, and I knew Ryan really wanted to be out there with us,” said Corey.

“It was tough to watch, but it was a good experience for them,” said Ryan. “Anytime you put four freshmen starting at the college level, it is throwing them to the wolves. But they got a good experience out of it, they made the best of it, and now we are trying to turn it around. We did a pretty good job last year and we are trying to build on that.”

Finally, last season, the Kearneys were on the court together. They had been brothers all their lives, but this was the first time they were teammates, and it was a little strange for each at first.

“It was kind of weird to be on the same team for the first time,” said Corey. “The competition thing is still there, so if he misses a shot I get really upset, because I feel that I should have shot the ball instead, and it is probably the same for him.”

“It has its ups and downs, but in the end it is great to be on the same team as your brother,” said Ryan. “Even though it does get kind of heated sometimes.”

“But it does not take us much time to get over a fight,” added Corey.

“Half the time I do not even remember what we were arguing about,” said Ryan.

On the court, however, the two always remember where the other is. Although they were never teammates, playing against each other at home gives them a sense of where the other is on the court, which is invaluable during a game.

“If we are on a fast break, I always know where he is and he knows I am going to throw it up to him,” said Corey.

During practices the two brothers always guard each other, which helps during the games. Ryan has two inches on his brother and Corey usually defends against players who are taller than he is. Corey is more solidly built than his brother and Ryan has to guard players who have a little more bulk than he does.

The two brothers led Centenary to its best season in five years in 2008-09, as the Cyclones went 13-13, including 8-8 in the conference, before falling to Keystone in the first round of the Colonial States Athletic Conference (CSAC) tournament. The team’s 13 victories was more than the win total from the previous five seasons combined. Ryan averaged 16.6 points and 6.3 rebounds per game while Corey chipped in 5.8 points and 3.0 rebounds per contest. They both worked hard in the offseason to improve their games.

“We both worked on our three point shooting,” said Corey. “With the offense we are running this year, our three pointers should be like layups. I worked hard on my shot and I am feeling good with it right now.”

“We can take the ball to the rim and we can both finish layups, but if we get an open three we have to be able to knock it down consistently,” said Ryan. “Our mom used to work at a gym nearby, and during the summer we would go four days a week to lift and we would close out the session by shooting. We did a drill where we would set up seven spots on the three point line, put four minutes on the clock, and you would not be able to move to the next shooting spot until you made two in a row. You have to go all the way around and back in those four minutes. It was tough and tiring and it worked our endurance, so we put in some good work over the summer.”

The hard work has paid off, as Ryan is leading the team in both points (18.9) and rebounds (8.1), while Corey is scoring 11.0 points and grabbing 6.0 rebounds per contest.

The brothers hope to use their improved play to take Centenary even further in the CSAC Tournament.

“Our goal is to make Centenary a consistently winning program,” said Corey. “Last year we played pretty well but we want to do better. Our goal is to win more games than last year.”

“With the talent we have on this team, I think the sky is the limit for us,” said Ryan. “Coach Mastroianni put together a really tough schedule, we are playing the preseason No. 2 and No. 9 teams in the country, as well as Montclair State who went to the NJAC championship, so our non-conference schedule should get us ready for our CSAC schedule. I do not see why we cannot be competing for the conference championship. We were knocked out of the conference tournament last year by Keystone and we want to do better this season.”

“They should not have beaten us,” said Corey. “We did not play as well as we could have.”

Although they are competitive, they each agree that Corey is the better passer, driver and post up player while Ryan is the better shooter. The two also agree that the goal is to make Centenary a winning program. After winning 13 games last year, they both want to take the Cyclones to new heights.

“If we come and play our game, things are already looking better at this point than last year, so we feel we can win the conference,” asked Ryan. “We are all working hard. I want to help the team however I can and be in the talk for player of the year in the conference. I was honorable mention last year and this is my last go around, so I want to make it count.”

Ryan is motivation enough for Corey.

“The fact that this is his senior year is a motivation for me, to work hard and help make his final season a good one,” he said.

Their head coach, and Centenary basketball in general, are reaping the benefits of the brothers’ hard work and dedication.

“It is great watching them compete against each other every day in practice and then put it together to work as one during games,” said Mastroianni. “With the Kearney brothers on the team, we truly feel that we can compete with anyone.”

HACKETTSTOWN, N.J. (January 6, 2010) After trailing King’s College for the entire second half, the Centenary men's basketball team fought to tie the game at 66-66 with 4:44 left to play, yet over those final four minutes, the Cyclones were outscored 11-4 and ultimately suffered their first home loss of the season, 77-70. The win improves King’s to 4-8 while it lowers the Cyclones record to 4-7.

In the first half, King’s was able to open up a lead as large as nine points on a three pointer by Matt Fioriono to make the score 19-13 in favor of the Monarchs with 11 minutes left to play in the half. The Cyclones were up to the task, however, and responded eventually bringing themselves to within four points going into halftime, 36-32. Ryan Kearney (North Arlington, N.J./Queen of Peace) led all scorers in the opening half with 13 points.

In the second half, King’s College was again able to open up a slight lead, holding an 11 point advantage with 8:33 left to play in the game. From this point, Centenary was able to turn up the defensive pressure and create some turnovers which resulted in easy baskets and wiped away all of King’s lead. With the score tied at 66 and four minutes to play, King’s was able to convert their offense and make enough plays in the end to secure the win, 77-70.
Centenary was paced by Kearney who finished the night with 18 points, nine rebounds and two assists. Junior guard Rob Urie (Ortley Beach, N.J./Toms River East) scored 16 points, grabbed four rebounds and one steal. Corey Kearney (North Arlington, N.J./Queen of Peace) was the other Cyclone in double figures, finishing with 12 points, four rebounds and two steals. The Monarchs were led by Mike Wagner who hit six three pointes on the way to a game high 20 points and Kevin Conroy who scored 19 points and grabbed 13 rebounds.

Now on a five game skid, the Cyclones are looking to get back on the winning side with their next game on Monday, January 11. They will be playing Colonial States Athletic Conference foe Rosemont College.  Centenary has already played Rosemont this season, on December 7, a game in which Rosemont won, 90-76.


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MONTCLAIR, N.J. (January 2, 2010) The Centenary men's basketball team began the new year on the road at Montclair State and battled but ultimately fell to the Red Hawks 79-66. The loss drops the Cyclones to 4-6 while the win improves Montclair to 8-3. 

In the first half, Centenary built a five point lead at 20-15 with ten minutes to play in half. After a two three pointers from Montclair's John Byrne and one from Ken Dudley the Red Hawks went back up by six with four minutes to play, a lead they eventually stretched to eight before the half ended, the score being 38-30.

To begin play in the second half, Montclair scored on their first two possessions to open up a 12 point lead on the Cyclones, 42-30. From here, Centenary began the comeback, eventually cutting the deficit to just two points on a three pointer by Corey Kearney (North Arlington, N.J./Queen of Peace) to make the score 44-42 with 12 minutes to play. Montclair was just as resilient, however, and regained control of the game, going on an 11-0 run to go back ahead by 13 at 55-42. Over the game’s final eight minutes, Centenary was never able to get any closer than seven points on the Red Hawks, eventually falling 79-66.

For the game, Centenary was led by Ryan Kearney (North Arlington, N.J./Queen of Peace) who finished with his third double-double of the season notching 25 points and 14 rebounds as well as two blocks and two steals. Junior Rob Urie (Ortley Beach, N.J./Toms River East) finished the game with 12 points, including three three pointers. The Red Hawks were led by John Byrne who scored 14 points and Daniel McRae who scored 11 points and grabbed 12 rebounds.

Centenary will be back in action on Wednesday, January 6 as they are set to take on non conference foe King's College. This will be Centenary's final non conference game of the season and their first of four straight home games.


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HACKETTSTOWN, N.J. (December 30, 2009) – The Centenary men’s basketball team returned to play with a non conference match  up with DeSales University, but were handled easily on the road 101-64. Centenary trailed by a defecit of only four after the first half, but were outscored 58-25 in the second half to get final score. The loss dips the Cyclones below .500 at 4-5 while DeSales improves to 7-3.

With three minutes to play in the first half, DeSales’ Rob Schubach hit his fourth three of the half to put his team up 15. The Cyclones were able to go on a 14-3 run however over those final three minutes to bring themselves within four to end the half, 43-39. In the second half DeSales quickly extended its lead to eight points on a Darnell Braswell lay-up to make the score 52-44 with 16 minutes to play. Centenary was unable to keep the defecit there, however, as the Bulldogs pushed the lead up to 20 points just six minutes later. DeSales’ defense was able to hold Centenary to just 20% shooting from the field in the second half.

For the game Centenary was led by Ryan Kearney (North Arlington, N.J./Queen of Peace) who scored 15 points and grabbed four rebounds, hitting three three pointers. Max Hughes (Nazarteh, Pa./Notre Dame Green Pond) scored nine of his points in just 17 points while Mike Lovett (Bayonne, N.J./St. Anthony’s) came off the bench to score eight points. For the Bulldogs, Rob Schubach sank six three pointers on the way to 20 points, while teammate Bob Zanneo topped all scorers with his 21 point mark.

The Cyclones have a short turnaround as they are back in action again on Saturday, January 2 as they will take on non conference Montclair State University. The game is scheduled to tip off at 2:00pm.


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