2013-14 Juniata Men's Basketball News

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23rd Annual Comfort Inn Doc Greene Tournament
23rd Annual Comfort Inn Doc Greene Tournament
Men’s Basketball Earns NABC Team Academic Excellence Award
Men’s Basketball Earns NABC Team Academic Excellence Award

KANSAS CITY, Mo. – The Juniata College men’s basketball team is one of a record-setting number of colleges and universities to receive the National Association of Basketball Coaches (NABC) Team Academic Excellence Award.

Four Eagles Named to NABC 2013-14 Honors Court
Four Eagles Named to NABC 2013-14 Honors Court

KANSAS CITY, Mo. – Four members of the most successful class to pass through Juniata College men’s basketball can add one for plaque to their walls – seniors Pat Cassidy (Hollidaysburg, Pa./Hollidaysburg), Brian Scholly (State College, Pa. / State College), Kevin Snyder (Indiana, Pa. / Indiana), and Kevin Stapleton (Indiana, Pa. / Indiana) all earned National Association of Basketball Coaches (NABC) 2013-14 Honors Court status, the organization announced on Tuesday.

Video: Eagles in Flight, Luke Mellott
Video: Eagles in Flight, Luke Mellott

HUNTINGDON, Pa. - Juniata College men's basketball graduate Luke Mellott (Warfordsburg, Pa. / Southern Fulton) shares the lessons he learned and what he will take away from his time as an Eagle.

Video: Highlights from 2014 Athletic Department Golf Outing
Video: Highlights from 2014 Athletic Department Golf Outing

HUNTINGDON, Pa. - On May 19 the Juniata College Athletic Department hosted the annual Golf Outing at Scotch Valley Country Club. Here are some highlights from that day.

Video: Highlights From 2014 Commencement
Video: Highlights From 2014 Commencement

Huntingdon, Pa. - On May 17, 2014, 75 Juniata College student-athletes received degrees at the 136th Annual commencement ceremony.

75 Student-Athletes Receive Degrees at 136th Annual Commencement
75 Student-Athletes Receive Degrees at 136th Annual Commencement

HUNTINGDON, Pa. – With each of their respective athletic careers at Juniata College officially over, the Eagle senior student-athletes had their sights on one more milestone, graduation. There were 75 student-athletes who participated in the 136th Annual Commencement on Saturday, May 17 to receive their degrees.

Juniata Celebrates Successes of Student-Athletes at Award Night
Juniata Celebrates Successes of Student-Athletes at Award Night

HUNTINGDON, Pa. – It was a night of reflection for the Juniata College athletics department as student-athletes recounted their seasons and the Big Five awards were announced at the annual Athletic Awards Night Sunday evening.

Juniata Men’s Basketball Announces 2014 Summer Camp Dates
Juniata Men’s Basketball Announces 2014 Summer Camp Dates

HUNTINGDON, Pa. – The Juniata College men’s basketball team has announced the dates for its annual day camp. The comprehensive instructional camp for all skill levels, open to boys and girls entering K-9 grade, will take pace July 28 through August 1. The camp includes instruction from Juniata players and coaches, teaching stations, daily games, competition, and more.

Notes From the Nest: A Weekly Recap of Juniata College Athletics
Notes From the Nest: A Weekly Recap of Juniata College Athletics

HUNTINGDON, Pa. – The Juniata College men’s and women’s outdoor track and field teams are knee deep in their season just as men’s volleyball prepares to head into its conference tournament. And men’s tennis remained undefeated on the year, improving to 13-0.

2013-14 Season-in-Review: Men’s Basketball
2013-14 Season-in-Review: Men’s Basketball

HUNTINGDON, Pa. – When the 2013-14 season began, Juniata College men’s basketball head coach Greg Curley said, “I don’t know what our record will be or where we’ll end up, but I know this is going to be a team everyone will be proud of.” After 28 games and a second consecutive Eastern College Athletic Conference (ECAC) Division III title his preseason prediction held true.

Scholly Named Landmark Conference Senior Scholar Athlete
Scholly Named Landmark Conference Senior Scholar Athlete

TOWSON, Md. – Senior Brian Scholly (State College, Pa./State College) of the Juniata College men’s basketball team has been named the Landmark Conference Senior Scholar Athlete for the 2013-14 men’s basketball season. He is just the tenth Juniata student-athlete to receive the senior scholar athlete award and the second men’s basketball player.

Juniata Moves to Fifth in Landmark President's Cup Standings
Juniata Moves to Fifth in Landmark President's Cup Standings

HUNTINGDON, Pa. – At the conclusion of the winter season, Juniata College has moved to fifth in the Landmark Conference President’s Cup Standings. The Eagles had three programs finish top four in their respective sports during winter.

Landmark Announces Winter All-Sportsmanship Teams
Landmark Announces Winter All-Sportsmanship Teams

TOWSON, Md. – In the fall of 2013, the Landmark Conference announced the formation of the leagues’ All-Sportsmanship Team. Created by the conference Student-Athlete Advisory Committee (SAAC), the teams include one student-athlete from each institution for each sport selected by the players and coaches from their respective teams. The teams were established as a way to recognize those who are making an impact through their fair play.

Juniata Places 29 On Winter Landmark Honor Roll
Juniata Places 29 On Winter Landmark Honor Roll

TOWSON, Md. – At the end of each season the Landmark Conference announces the Academic Honor Roll recognizing student-athletes that have reached sophomore standing with a cumulative GPA of 3.20 or higher. For Juniata College, 29 student-athletes from the men’s and women’s track and field team, the men’s and women’s basketball teams, and the women’s swimming team were recognized as honor roll members.

Juniata Wins ECAC Division III Southwest Tournament, 82-67 Over Hood
Juniata Wins ECAC Division III Southwest Tournament, 82-67 Over Hood

BETHANY, W. Va. – All night long the net swished as the No. 4 seed Juniata College men’s basketball team nailed three after three to take down No. 2 seed Hood College, 82-67, and claim the 2014 Eastern College Athletic Conference (ECAC) Division III Southwest Tournament championship. Senior Brian Scholly (State College, Pa./State College) led the Eagles with 24 points, going 6-for-12 from behind the arc, and was named Most Valuable Player (MVP) for his performances throughout the tournament.