2018-19 Alfred State Men's Basketball Headlines

Coach Jusianiec instructs Alfred Almond students
Men's Basketball Team Volunteers at Alfred Almond

May 14, 2019

The Alfred State men's basketball team recently spent an afternoon at Alfred Almond Central School teaching basketball skills during the school's Active Eagle program.

4-Year Award Winners
Athletic Department Hands Out End of Year Awards

May 10, 2019

The Alfred State athletic department celebrated the 2018-19 athletic year recently by hosting the End of Year Award ceremonies. 

Taj Lewis battles underneath in ACAA Championship Game
Late Rally Lifts Delhi in ACAA Title Game

February 24, 2019

The 2019 ACAA Championship went down to the final seconds in a thrilling contest between Alfred State and SUNY Delhi. Delhi rallied from an 13-point deficit in the final ten minutes and scored the game winner with 2.7 seconds left to claim the 2019 ACAA Championship title 77-75 over Alfred State on Sunday.

Juwan fast breaking
Pioneers Win Thriller - Will Play for ACAA Title Tomorrow

February 23, 2019

The Alfred State men's basketball team won a back and forth battle with Thomas More, 68-64, to advance to the ACAA Championship game tomorrow. The contest featured 14 lead changes and seven ties.

2019 ACAA Men's Tournament Preview
ACAA Men's Tournament Preview

February 20, 2019

The top four teams in the American Collegiate Athletic Association head to Alfred and the Orvis Activities Center this weekend to compete for the conference championship crown. Three of the four teams in the tournament have over 14 victories and two of the four are making their second consecutive trip to the Championships.

Ryan stops and pops at the free throw line
Pioneers Close Out Regular Season with Victory

February 15, 2019

The Alfred State men's basketball team closed out the regular season with a 67-56 victory over Green Mountain (VT) College. The Pioneers head to the postseason with a 14-11 overall record and have won five of their last six.

Team listens closely to Coach during timeout
Three Finish in Double Digits in Physical Battle with Villa

February 13, 2019

The Alfred State men's basketball team fell in a hard fought physical battle with Villa Maria on Wednesday night. The Vikings (22-3) led throughout the game and held on for the 77-69 victory.

Taj Lewis Earns ACAA Honor for Third Time
Lewis Honored by ACAA for Third Time

February 12, 2019

Tahaij Lewis (Rochester/Greece Olympia) has been named the American Collegiate Athletic Association (ACAA) for the third time this season. Lewis helped lead the Pioneers to a 2-0 week with victories over Pitt Bradford and SUNY Delhi.

Tahaij Lewis and Jacob Drew named Athletes of the Week
Lewis and Drew Named Athletes of the Week

February 11, 2019

Tahaij Lewis (Rochester/Greece Olympia) and Jacob Drew (Corning Painted Post) have been named the Alfred State Athletes of the Week.

Senior class with the coaching staff
Late Basket Lifts Pioneers to 4th Straight Win

February 09, 2019

Tahaij Lewis (Rochester/Greece Olympia) made a lay-up with 16 seconds left after getting a feed from Josh Reding (Spencerport) as Alfred State defeated SUNY Delhi 74-73 in a intense battle played in front of a loud crowd at the Orvis Activities Center on Saturday. The Pioneers have now won four straight and are 13-10 on the year.

Zack Mansfield with the jumper
Pioneers Continue to Roll

February 06, 2019

The Alfred State men's basketball team jumped out to a 17-7 lead in the first five minutes of action and cruised to a 84-53 victory over the Pitt-Bradford on Wednesday night. The blue & gold have now won the first three of a six game homestand and improve to 12-10 on the season.

Jennifer Cirigliano and Owen Spencer Named Athletes of the Week
Cirigliano and Spencer Named Athletes of the Week

February 04, 2019

Jennifer Cirigliano (Patterson/Brewster) and Owen Spencer (Perry) have been named the Alfred State Athletes of the Week.

Men's Basketball team seeded 4th for ACAA Tournament
Men's Basketball Earns #4 Seed for ACAA Tournament

February 04, 2019

The Alfred State men's basketball team will be the #4 seed for the 2019 American Collegiate Athletic Association (ACAA) Tournament. The Pioneers will look to defend their home court as the tournament will be held in the Orvis Activities Center on February 23-24.

Donte Jones with the lay-up
Pioneers Complete Weekend Sweep

February 03, 2019

Alfred State hit seven three-pointers in the 1st half as they overpowered the College of St Joseph Fighting Saints 90-65. The Pioneers completed the weekend sweep and improve to 11-10 on the season.