3/23/13

BARROW LEADS TEAM

The Berkeley College men's volleyball team defeated St. Joseph's College of Brooklyn 3-0 (25-20, 25-28, 25-23) to improve to 8-4 on the season.

The Knights were led by captain Keith Barrow (Bloomfield/Bloomfield, NJ), who nearly recorded a double-double finishing with a game-high 19 kills and eight digs. Berkeley also received contributions from Lucas Pucheta (Dr. Michael M. Krop/Miami, FL), who pounded 12 kills while recording four service aces, David Jimenez (Teaneck/Teaneck, NJ) with 37 assists, and Kevin Ortiz (Kearny/Kearny, NJ) with 3 service aces.

The Knights amassed 42 kills and had a .157 hitting percentage as a team while utilizing the serve to their advantage finishing with 11 service aces.
The team returns to action on Tuesday, April 2, against Webb Institute at 7 P.M.

3/21/13

MEN FALL TO KEAN

The men's volleyball team was swept by Kean University Wednesday night 3-0 to fall to 7-4 on the season. The Knights lost 25-17, 25-10, 25-18.

The Knights were led by freshman middle hitter Keith Barrow with 7 kills followed closely by freshman outside hitter Abel Cedeno with 6 kills and a .286 hitting percentage. The Knights managed only one service ace against 9 service errors for the match.

They return to action this Friday against St. Joseph's College of Brooklyn at 7:30 P.M.

3/18/13

VOLLEYBALL WINS


The Berkeley College men's volleyball team defeated Webb Institute 25-9, 25-15, 25-13 on Friday to improve to 7-3 on the season. In the team's seven wins, it has only given up two sets during the season.

The team was led by Abel Cedeno with 12 kills and a .421 hitting percentage along with 12 digs. Captain Keith Barrow had 11 kills, 10 assists, 7 digs, and 3 blocks and Cristian Vega and Eric Lourenco led the way with 6 and 4 aces, respectively.

The Knights square off against Kean University this Wednesday at 7 at Kean.

3/12/13

VOLLEYBALL SWEEPS TWO

The Berkeley College men's volleyball team defeated Yeshiva University in four sets and swept Sarah Lawrence College to improve to 6-3 on the season.

The Knights lost the first set of the match to Yeshiva 12-25 before rebounding to take the next three 25-13, 25-17,  25-19.

In the second match, the Knights won 25-21, 25-12, 25-21 over Sarah Lawrence.

The Knights were led by Abel Cedeno and Lucas Pucheta with 29 and 25 kills, respectively. David Jimenez compiled 66 assists and Kevin Ortiz served six aces to lead the Knights.

They return to action this Friday against Webb Institute at 7 P.M.

3/3/13

WOMEN FALL IN FINAL


The Berkeley College women's basketball team fell six points short of winning their first United States Collegiate Athletic Association national championship on Saturday, falling to conference rival Albany College of Pharmacy 60 to 54.

The Knights were led by All-American forward Milan Germany with 14 points and 15 rebounds. She was joined in double figures by honorable mention All-American guard Aiyesha Brown with 14 points and guard Janay Thomas with 10 points. Forward Rachel Thomas contributed 9 points on 4 for 5 shooting.

Both Milan Germany and Aiyesha Brown were named to the All-Tournament team.

The team ends their third season 14-10.

3/2/13

WOMEN TO COMPETE FOR NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP

The Berkeley College New York women's basketball team earned a spot in the USCAA National Championship game with an inspiring 76-66 win over Penn State Fayette.

The Knights led almost the entire game behind Milan Germany's 23 points and 10 rebounds, Aiyesha Brown's 20 points, and Janay Thomas' 19 points and 5 assists.

The Knights face a familiar foe in Albany Pharmacy in the championship game at 6 P.M. Saturday.

MEN LOSE IN SEMIFINALS


The New York men's basketball team's run to the USCAA National Championship came to an end after an 84-81 loss to Penn State Fayette in the semifinals.

The Knights were led by junior guard Jovan Bovell who scored 23 points on 8 for 12 shooting. Overall the team hit 10 for 16 from three point range. Junior center Elijah Craig managed a double-double for the Knights with 15 points and 13 rebounds.

The team ends the season with a 16-8 record and their third consecutive Hudson Valley Conference title and their third straight appearance in the USCAA National Championships.

2/28/13

MEN AND WOMEN ADVANCE TO FINAL FOUR

The Berkeley College New York men's and women's basketball teams advanced to the United States Collegiate Athletic Association Final Four today.

The men began the day by defeating Penn State York by a score of 92-72. The Knights were led by forward Danzel Whyte who grabbed a game high 11 rebounds, 6 offensive and dropped in 16 points on 6 for 10 shooting. He was joined in double figures by forward Jose Stable with 21 points and 10 rebounds and guard Kaseem Williams with 21 points and 9 assists.

Following the men's game, the women advanced with a 68-63 win over Penn State Brandywine. The Knights were led by guard Aiyesha Brown who led all scorers with 23 points and hit 4 for 9 from three-point range. She was joined in double figures by forward Milan Germany with 14 points and 15 rebounds, guard Janay Thomas with 13 points, and guard Olivia Byfield with 10 points.

The men return to action tomorrow at 3 P.M. and the women at 7 P.M.

2/27/13

MEN AND WOMEN VIE FOR NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP

The New York men's and women's basketball teams will begin their quest for their first national championship on Thursday at the United States Collegiate Athletic Association National Basketball Championships.

The#3 seeded men tip off at Noon against #6 seeded Penn State York on Thursday and the #5 seeded women tip off at 4 P.M. against the #4 seeded Penn State Brandywine.

All of the action will be broadcast live at: http://uscaabasketball.prestosports.com/landing/index

ALL-AMERICANS ANNOUNCED

Nine Berkeley College athletes were honored by the United States Collegiate Athletic Association at the National Basketball Championships banquet for their academics and performance.

Gary Williams, Jr., Jovan Bovell, and Aiyesha Brown were all named Honorable Mention All-Americans.

Isaac Robinson and Kaseem Williams were named Second Team All-Americans.

Milan Germany and Jose Stable were named First Team All-Americans.

Alexander Loniakan and Janay Thomas were named Academic All-Americans.

Congratulations!