2008–09 St. Francis Terriers men's basketball team

2008–09 St. Francis Terriers men's basketball
Conference Northeast Conference
2008–09 record 10–20 (7–11 NEC)
Head coach Brian Nash (4th year)
Assistant coach Clive Bentick (2nd year)
Assistant coach Andy Johnston (1st year)
Assistant coach Allen Griffin (2nd year)
Home arena Generoso Pope Athletic Complex
2008–09 Northeast Conference men's basketball standings
Conf     Overall
Team W   L   PCT     W   L   PCT
Robert Morris† 15 – 3   .833     24 – 11   .686
Mount St. Mary's 12 – 6   .667     19 – 14   .576
Sacred Heart 12 – 6   .667     17 – 14   .548
Long Island 12 – 6   .667     16 – 14   .533
Quinnipiac 10 – 8   .556     15 – 16   .484
Central Connecticut 8 – 10   .444     13 – 17   .433
Wagner 8 – 10   .444     16 – 14   .533
St. Francis (NY) 7 – 11   .389     10 – 20   .333
Monmouth 6 – 12   .333     8 – 23   .258
Fairleigh Dickinson 6 – 12   .333     7 – 23   .233
Saint Francis (PA) 3 – 15   .167     6 – 23   .207
† 2009 NEC Tournament winner

The 2008–09 St. Francis Terriers men's basketball team represented St. Francis College during the 2008–09 NCAA Division I men's basketball season. The team was coached by Brian Nash, who was in his fourth year at the helm of the St. Francis Terriers. The Terrier's home games were played at the Generoso Pope Athletic Complex. The team has been a member of the Northeast Conference since 1981.

Nash's team finished at 10–20 overall and 7–11 in conference play for an 8th place finish.

Roster

2008–09 St. Francis Brooklyn Terriers men's basketball team
Players Coaches
Pos. # Name Height Weight Year Home town
G 3 Womack, JamaalJamaal Womack (C) style="text-align:right; white-space:nowrap; font-size:90%; | 5 ft 8 in (1.73 m) style="text-align:right; white-space:nowrap; font-size:90%; | 170 lb (77 kg) Sr Bronx, NY
F 44 Gooden, JohnJohn Gooden style="text-align:right; white-space:nowrap; font-size:90%; | 6 ft 6 in (1.98 m) style="text-align:right; white-space:nowrap; font-size:90%; | 220 lb (100 kg) Sr Bronx, NY
G 45 Rubino, RoccoRocco Rubino style="text-align:right; white-space:nowrap; font-size:90%; | 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m) style="text-align:right; white-space:nowrap; font-size:90%; | 165 lb (75 kg) Sr Brooklyn, NY
G/F 32 Ayeni, KayodeKayode Ayeni style="text-align:right; white-space:nowrap; font-size:90%; | 6 ft 5 in (1.96 m) style="text-align:right; white-space:nowrap; font-size:90%; | 180 lb (82 kg) Jr Brooklyn, NY
F 23 Wrice, HermanHerman Wrice style="text-align:right; white-space:nowrap; font-size:90%; | 6 ft 7 in (2.01 m) style="text-align:right; white-space:nowrap; font-size:90%; | 210 lb (95 kg) Jr Philadelphia, PA
F 1 Rickards, RainierRainier Rickards style="text-align:right; white-space:nowrap; font-size:90%; | 6 ft 5 in (1.96 m) style="text-align:right; white-space:nowrap; font-size:90%; | 195 lb (88 kg) Jr Queens, NY
F 21 Byam, NigelNigel Byam style="text-align:right; white-space:nowrap; font-size:90%; | 6 ft 7 in (2.01 m) style="text-align:right; white-space:nowrap; font-size:90%; | 210 lb (95 kg) Jr Brooklyn, NY
G 11 Cadell, RickyRicky Cadell style="text-align:right; white-space:nowrap; font-size:90%; | 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m) style="text-align:right; white-space:nowrap; font-size:90%; | 180 lb (82 kg) So Bronx, NY
G/F 2 Perunicic, StefanStefan Perunicic style="text-align:right; white-space:nowrap; font-size:90%; | 6 ft 6 in (1.98 m) style="text-align:right; white-space:nowrap; font-size:90%; | 195 lb (88 kg) Fr Belgrade, Serbia
G 15 Newton, JustinJustin Newton style="text-align:right; white-space:nowrap; font-size:90%; | 6 ft 0 in (1.83 m) style="text-align:right; white-space:nowrap; font-size:90%; | 190 lb (86 kg) Fr Brooklyn, NY
C 20 Clark, RichardRichard Clark style="text-align:right; white-space:nowrap; font-size:90%; | 6 ft 9 in (2.06 m) style="text-align:right; white-space:nowrap; font-size:90%; | 215 lb (98 kg) Fr Berkshire, England
G 5 Ward, TomTom Ward style="text-align:right; white-space:nowrap; font-size:90%; | 6 ft 4 in (1.93 m) style="text-align:right; white-space:nowrap; font-size:90%; | 185 lb (84 kg) Fr Brighton, England
Head coach
Assistant coach(es)
Legend
  • (C) Team captain
  • (S) Suspended
  • (I) Ineligible
  • (W) Walk-on

Schedule and results

Date Opponent Result Record Site (Attendance)
Regular Season
November 14, 2008* at Seton Hall L 61–88  0–1 Prudential Center (4,312)
November 18, 2008* at Navy L 63–75  0–2 Alumni Hall (1,005)
November 22, 2008* at Hartford L 82–91  0–3 Chase Arena at Reich Family Pavilion (1,185)
November 26, 2008* Manhattan W 70–68  1–3 Generoso Pope Athletic Complex (673)
December 1, 2008* at St. John's (NY) L 61–69  1–4 Carnesecca Arena (2,960)
December 4, 2008 at Robert Morris W 87–79  2–4 (1–0) Charles L. Sewall Center (658)
December 6, 2008 at St. Francis (PA) L 65–69  2–5 (1–1) DeGol Arena
December 9, 2008* Columbia W 59–57  3–5 Generoso Pope Athletic Complex (493)
December 13, 2008* at Hofstra L 52–68  3–6 Mack Sports Complex (3,030)
December 22, 2008* Albany L 59–68  3–7 Generoso Pope Athletic Complex (407)
December 28, 2008* at Akron L 70–77  3–8 James A. Rhodes Arena (2,663)
December 30, 2008* at Ohio L 53–70  3–9 Convocation Center (2,928)
January 3, 2009 at Wagner L 78–80  3–10 (1–2) Spiro Sports Center (1,205)
January 8, 2009 Monmouth W 73–62  4–10 (2–2) Generoso Pope Athletic Complex (289)
January 10, 2009 Mount St. Mary's L 62–74  4–11 (2–3) Generoso Pope Athletic Complex (305)
January 15, 2009 Quinnipiac L 44–70  4–12 (2–4) Generoso Pope Athletic Complex (227)
January 19, 2009 at Long Island L 70–74  4–13 (2–5) Wellness, Recreation & Athletics Center (984)
January 22, 2009 Wagner W 65–62  5–13 (3–5) Generoso Pope Athletic Complex (307)
January 24, 2009 Saint Francis (PA) W 58–57  6–13 (4–5) Generoso Pope Athletic Complex (702)
January 29, 2009 at Sacred Heart L 51–71  6–14 (4–6) William H. Pitt Center (609)
January 31, 2009 at Fairleigh Dickinson W 73–62  7–14 (5–6) Rothman Center (658)
February 5, 2009 Robert Morris L 54–61  7–15 (5–7) Generoso Pope Athletic Complex (507)
February 7, 2009 at Monmouth W 82–77  8–15 (6–7) William T. Boylan Gymnasium (1,692)
February 12, 2009 at Mount St. Mary's L 57–68  8–16 (6–8) Knott Arena (1,136)
February 14, 2009 Fairleigh Dickinson W 82–72  9–16 (7–8) Generoso Pope Athletic Complex (683)
February 19, 2009* at Bryant W 82–66  10–16 Chace Athletic Center (971)
February 21, 2009 at Central Connecticut State L 73–78  10–17 (7–9) William H. Detrick Gymnasium (2,106)
February 26, 2009 Sacred Heart L 73–76  10–18 (7–10) Generoso Pope Athletic Complex (407)
February 28, 2009 Long Island
(Battle of Brooklyn)		 L 54–66  10–19 (7–11) Generoso Pope Athletic Complex (726)
2009 NEC Tournament
March 5, 2009 at Robert Morris
(NEC Tournament Quarterfinals)		 L 60–73  10–20 Charles L. Sewall Center (1,173)
*Non-conference game. #Rankings from AP Poll. ( ) Tournament seedings in parentheses.

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References

  1. ↑ "2008-09 St. Francis (NY) Men's Basketball Schedule". fanbase.com. Retrieved 22 April 2014.
  2. ↑ "2008-09 St. Francis (NY) Terriers Schedule and Results". sports-reference.com. Retrieved 22 April 2014.
  3. ↑ "ST. FRANCIS (NY) TERRIERS ★ Games in 2008-09". http://bbpassport.com. Retrieved 22 April 2014.