Video Interviews: Billy Bender and Jamie Karraker

In the last installment of player video interviews for this week, we talk with two sophomore guards for MIT: Billy Bender and Jamie Karraker.

Billy discusses his expectations going into this season, how he prepares to defend the opposing team's best players, and what has made him so successful in making shots in crunch time.

Jamie discusses how frustrating it has been having to watch his teammates from the sideline this year, when he expects to get back on the court, the similarities between this year and last year's team, and how playing a prep year at Phillips Exeter Academy has prepared him for the college game.

Video and Live Stats Available Against DeSales

Both live video and live stats will be available for this Friday's game against Desales.

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Live Stats

Four Named Academic All-Conference

In addition to the basketball honors handed out yesterday, the NEWMAC has announced this year's Academic All-Conference team. MIT players claimed four of the eight spots on the team. Adding to his Player of the Year honors, Noel Hollingsworth made the squad, along with senior Patrick Sissman and sophomores Billy Bender and Jamie Karraker.

To make the team, players must have a 4.35/5.0 and be at least a sophomore in academic standing. The full release is available at the NEWMAC website: NEWMAC Release.