Thursday, December 11, 2014
Game Preview: #15 MIT vs. Emmanuel
#15 MIT vs. Emmanuel
Tuesday, Rockwell Cage - Cambridge, MA 7:00pm
Live Stats | Video
Probable Starters:
A Look at the Saints:
Recent Performance
Last Time Out
Tuesday, Rockwell Cage - Cambridge, MA 7:00pm
Live Stats | Video
| MIT (6-1, 0-0) | Ht. | PPG | RPG | Emmanuel (3-4, 0-0) | Ht. | PPG | RPG | |
| Rust | 6'9" | 2.2 | 1.6 | Harewood | 6'6" | 1.1 | 1.4 | |
| Butala | 6'8" | 9.7 | 4.6 | Hadley | 6'7" | 7.0 | 6.4 | |
| Levene | 6'8" | 11.1 | 5.7 | Smith | 5'10" | 10.1 | 3.0 | |
| Pedley | 6'6" | 19.4 | 37%3FG | Clay | 6'1" | 12.0 | 7.5 | |
| Frankel | 5'11" | 10.3 | 4.4 apg | Diggs | 5'10" | 6.2 | 4.0apg |
A Look at the Saints:
Recent Performance
Tuesday, December 9, 2014
Game Preview: #11 MIT vs. Framingham State
#11 MIT vs. Framingham State
Saturday, Framingham Athletic Center - Framingham, MA 1:00pm
Video
Probable Starters:
A Look at the Rams:
Recent Performance
Last Time Out
Saturday, Framingham Athletic Center - Framingham, MA 1:00pm
Video
| MIT (5-1, 0-0) | Ht. | PPG | RPG | Framingham (3-4, 0-0) | Ht. | PPG | RPG | |
| Rust | 6'9" | 2.2 | 1.6 | Cuff | 6'6" | 6.1 | 7.0 | |
| Butala | 6'8" | 9.7 | 4.6 | Mangano | 6'3" | 5.2 | 9.2 | |
| Levene | 6'8" | 11.1 | 5.7 | McCabe | 6'1" | 10.4 | 2.9 | |
| Pedley | 6'6" | 19.4 | 37%3FG | McCarthy | 6'0" | 8.8 | 2.5 | |
| Frankel | 5'11" | 10.3 | 4.4 apg | Gould | 5'9" | 6.6 | 2.4apg |
A Look at the Rams:
Recent Performance
MIT and Framingham last met in 2010:
Thursday, December 4, 2014
Game Preview: #11 MIT vs. Salem State
#11 MIT vs. Salem State
Thursday, James Twohig Gymnasium - Salem, MA 7:00pm
Video
Probable Starters:
A Look at the Vikings:
X's & O's
Salem State is a dynamic team offensively; they will put up big numbers via transition or through their shot-making ability in the half-court. When Hodges is on the floor, the offense flows through him, with a simple motion set allowing him to create a shot for himself or others. MIT will need to limit dribble penetration and force the Vikings to settle for long-range twos.
On the defensive end they will use an aggressive 1/2-court man, with Ortiz providing on-ball pressure. They force over 17 TO's a game, so MIT will need to be patient and meticulous on offense, as their 19 TO's led to their demise last game.
Recent Performance
Last Time Out
Thursday, James Twohig Gymnasium - Salem, MA 7:00pm
Video
| MIT (4-1, 0-0) | Ht. | PPG | RPG | Salem St. (3-1, 0-0) | Ht. | PPG | RPG | |
| Acker | 6'8" | 13.8 | 7.4 | Parenteau | 6'9" | 1.0 | 1.5 | |
| Butala | 6'8" | 9.8 | 5.0 | Faison | 6'5" | 11.0 | 9.2 | |
| Levene | 6'8" | 10.4 | 6.0 | Grassa | 6'0" | 11.5 | 50%3FG | |
| Pedley | 6'6" | 17.8 | 35%3FG | Ortiz | 5'11" | 22.0 | 45%3FG | |
| Frankel | 5'11" | 11.0 | 4.2 apg | Hodges | 5'11" | 6.2 | 33%3FG |
A Look at the Vikings:
X's & O's
Salem State is a dynamic team offensively; they will put up big numbers via transition or through their shot-making ability in the half-court. When Hodges is on the floor, the offense flows through him, with a simple motion set allowing him to create a shot for himself or others. MIT will need to limit dribble penetration and force the Vikings to settle for long-range twos.
On the defensive end they will use an aggressive 1/2-court man, with Ortiz providing on-ball pressure. They force over 17 TO's a game, so MIT will need to be patient and meticulous on offense, as their 19 TO's led to their demise last game.
Recent Performance
Wednesday, December 3, 2014
Game Preview: #11 MIT vs. UMass-Boston
#11 MIT vs. UMass-Boston
Tuesday, Rockwell Cage - Cambridge, MA 7:00pm
Live Stats | Video
Probable Starters:
A Look at UMB:
X's & O's
UMass-Boston is off to one of their best starts in recent history. They use their quickness and athleticism to run a simple motion offense, reversing the ball well and constantly moving. Carl Joseph and Gregory Young do most of the heavy lifting in scoring, and will look to create offense on their own. MIT will need to be able to guard these players one-on-one, and be able to rotate efficiently.
On the defensive end, UMB runs half-court man, with their point guard applying full-court pressure. UMB is another team that will look to pressure the O, force turnovers, and make the offense pay for mistakes.
Recent Performance
Last Time Out
Tuesday, Rockwell Cage - Cambridge, MA 7:00pm
Live Stats | Video
| MIT (4-0, 0-0) | Ht. | PPG | RPG | UMB (5-1, 0-0) | Ht. | PPG | RPG | |
| Andrew Acker | 6'8" | 13.8 | 7.4 | Carl Joseph | 6'5" | 21 | 8 | |
| Tim Butala | 6'8" | 9.8 | 5.0 | Gregory Young | 6'4" | 20 | 7 | |
| Dennis Levene | 6'8" | 10.4 | 6.0 | Steven McGuire | 6'4" | 5 | 33%3FG | |
| Justin Pedley | 6'6" | 17.8 | 35%3FG | Luc Ulysse | 6'2" | 9 | 43%3FG | |
| Ryan Frankel | 5'11" | 11.0 | 4.2 apg | Layo Medina | 5'5" | 7 | 33%3FG |
A Look at UMB:
X's & O's
UMass-Boston is off to one of their best starts in recent history. They use their quickness and athleticism to run a simple motion offense, reversing the ball well and constantly moving. Carl Joseph and Gregory Young do most of the heavy lifting in scoring, and will look to create offense on their own. MIT will need to be able to guard these players one-on-one, and be able to rotate efficiently.
On the defensive end, UMB runs half-court man, with their point guard applying full-court pressure. UMB is another team that will look to pressure the O, force turnovers, and make the offense pay for mistakes.
Recent Performance
Sunday, November 30, 2014
MIT-63 Fitchburg-58 (OT)
(all photos by Robert Krawitz)
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| 6'8" Senior Co-Captain Andrew Acker was unstoppable Saturday afternoon, registering 22 points, 12 rebounds, and 5 assists in MIT's fourth win |
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| 6'8" Sophomore Tim Butala is making a big statement in his second year, averaging 11.0ppg and 4.8rpg |
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| Fitchburg State's guards harassed point guard Ryan Frankel full-court all afternoon, but his steady play and timely shots secured MIT's come-from-behind win |
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| 6'8" Co-Captain Dennis Levene's senior leadership is driving the Engineers' success this year. He's averaging career highs of 11.2ppg, 7.0rpg, and 2.8apg |
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| After trying to find his rhythm in the first half, 6'6" Jr. Justin Pedley nailed four threes when it mattered most, including the game-tying trey to send the game into OT |
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| 6'6" Jr. Russell Johnson has been a steady force for the Engineers, grabbing 25 rebounds (6.3rpg) and committing only 1 turnover in 85 minutes of play (21.3 mpg) |
Saturday, November 29, 2014
Game Preview: #16 MIT vs. Fitchburg State
MIT vs. Fitchburg State
Saturday, Rockwell Cage - Cambridge, MA 1:00pm
Live Stats | Video
Probable Starters:
A Look at Fitchburg:
X's & O's
Fitchburg is another extremely athletic team that looks to run and push the pace on every possession. They look to get the ball in the hands of the guards and wings, who all have the ability to handle, distribute, and finish. MIT will have to eliminate opportunities in transition (including covering the trailing shooters) and make Fitchburg play a half-court game.
Defensively, Fitchburg uses high-intensity, extended man-to-man coverage. They will use a man press and double the point guard, and have shown several variations of zone as well. MIT will need to take care of the ball against the Falcons, who gamble on defense and will make offenses pay for their mistakes.
Recent Performance
Last Time Out
This is only the second time in history MIT and Fitchburg have squared off. The first time they played each other was almost 90 years ago in the 1927-1928 season, when the Engineers earned the inaugural victory.
Saturday, Rockwell Cage - Cambridge, MA 1:00pm
Live Stats | Video
| MIT (3-0, 0-0) | Ht. | PPG | RPG | Fitchburg (5-1, 0-0) | Ht. | PPG | RPG | |
| Andrew Acker | 6'8" | 12.0 | 5.7 | Kwame Lee | 6'8" | 15.3 | 5.7 | |
| Tim Butala | 6'8" | 10.3 | 4.3 | Maurice Greene | 6'6" | 7.7 | 5.2 | |
| Dennis Levene | 6'8" | 13.3 | 6.0 | Givaughn Jones | 6'2" | 9.8 | 22%3FG | |
| Justin Pedley | 6'6" | 18.7 | 41%3FG | Keyon Armstrong | 6'1" | 15.2 | 44%3FG | |
| Ryan Frankel | 5'11" | 13.3 | 6.0 apg | Leonny Burgos | 5'11" | 5.2 | 2.2 apg |
A Look at Fitchburg:
X's & O's
Fitchburg is another extremely athletic team that looks to run and push the pace on every possession. They look to get the ball in the hands of the guards and wings, who all have the ability to handle, distribute, and finish. MIT will have to eliminate opportunities in transition (including covering the trailing shooters) and make Fitchburg play a half-court game.
Defensively, Fitchburg uses high-intensity, extended man-to-man coverage. They will use a man press and double the point guard, and have shown several variations of zone as well. MIT will need to take care of the ball against the Falcons, who gamble on defense and will make offenses pay for their mistakes.
Recent Performance
This is only the second time in history MIT and Fitchburg have squared off. The first time they played each other was almost 90 years ago in the 1927-1928 season, when the Engineers earned the inaugural victory.
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