ESU Men’s Basketball Atlantic Region Champs!

ESU defeated Shippensburg in the Atlantic Region Championship and are headed to the Elite Eight! In a tight game, ESU led by three at the half. It was nip and tuck most of the way with many lead changes. ESU surged at the end to secure the championship by a 12 point margin. Way to go Warriors! These photos show some of the action and celebration of the team’s championship victory.

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ESU Men’s Basketball = PSAC Champions!

Koehler Fieldhouse was rocking on Sunday evening as the Warriors tipped off against the Golden Knights for the PSAC Championship Game. It was a night for the memory books in many ways. ESU took an early 12-2 lead over Gannon and never looked back. Their full-court press and speed forced mistakes and turnovers throughout the game. The game plan was executed precisely and the championship was won! These photos take you through the game and post-game celebrations. I hope they help you see and sense the excitement of this incredible accomplishment. Way to go Warriors! We are very proud of you and the championship title you achieved!

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Josh Williams shoots over a Gannon defender to score two early in the contest.

BKBM180304 0476Montrel Morgan works through a defender.
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Nick Giordano connects on a layup.

BKBM180304 1018Jakwan Jones drives to the hoop.

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The ESU bench erupts on a score late in the game as a timeout is called!

BKBM180304 1654Williams completes a commanding dunk.

BKBM180304 1947Steve Harris swishes a free throw to get to 1,000 points in his career!

BKBM180304 2024Jakwan Jones defends an in-bounds attempt.

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Josh Williams goes up strong to score two more points.

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Ralik Wise adds two more to the scoreboard.

BKBM180304 2934Najee Walls adds to the scoring momentum.

BKBM180304 3018Giordano goes up strong to the bucket and scores.

 

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The ESU men start to celebrate as the clock hits zero.

BKBM180304 2347Students and fans rush the court to congratulate the victors!

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The individual plaques, MVP award, and team trophies await presentation.

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The Gannon men had a great season and accept the runner-up trophy. Congratulations Golden Knights!

BKBM180304 2577Coach Wilson makes his way to the trophy table.

BKBM180304 2707Harris recognizes some family and friends on his way to receive his individual plaque.

BKBM180304B 0138Harris receives MVP honors for a game well-played. Congratulations, Steve!

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The team celebrates with their championship trophy!

BKBM180304B 0438Team photo with all the spoils of victory.

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Kobi Nwandu cuts a piece of the net.

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Harris smiles in jubilation as he cuts down his piece of the net.

BKBM180304B 0721Giordano sports his piece of the net and wears it well.

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For those not well-versed in lip reading, Coach Wilson is saying, “HOLD this ladder!” I think he is suspecting some possible shenanigans.

BKBM180304B 0761Coach Wilson makes the final cut to bring the net down.

BKBM180304B 0778Coach Wilson shows off and celebrates with the now fully detached net.

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Ralik Wise and Ryan Krawczeniuk pose with the PSAC banner.

BKBM180304B 0839Steve Harris relaxes behind the PSAC Championship trophy prior to the press conference.

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A drenched Coach Wilson, from a Gatorade bath, sits beside Steve Harris, who is still taking it all in, as the press conference begins.

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A funny comment brings smiles to Coach Wilson, Steve Harris, and Jakwan Jones during the press conference.

ESU Eliminates Edinboro to Advance to the PSAC Final!

BKBM180303 0444Ralik Wise goes up strong early in the game to score two points.

BKBM180303 0787Jakwan Jones drives the lane for a bucket.

BKBM180303 0913Nick Giordano drives into the lane.

BKBM180303 0929Montrel Morgan drives into the lane from other side.

BKBM180303 1002Ryan Krawczeniuk reacts to an inbound pass in a full-court press.

BKBM180303 1155Marc Rodriguez is fouled and looks to be in trouble, but he wasn’t.

BKBM180303 1386Steve Harris rips down a rebound.

BKBM180303 1298Marc Rodriguez tracks an in-bound pass.

BKBM180303 1312Steve Harris hits a jumper.

BKBM180303 1527Kobi Nwandu makes it look easy inside.

BKBM180303 1700Media timeout.

BKBM180303 1754Coach Wilson gives some direction.

BKBM180303 1982Wise does it again!

BKBM180303 2120Giordano hits a three late in the game!

BKBM180303 2352Harris adds an exclamation point to the night!

BKBM180303 2383The Ref brings a grin to Coach Wilson.

BKBM180303 2617And the game ball goes to…

Warriors win and advance in the Final Four to the Championship Game tomorrow at 5pm. Go Warriors!

Step One Accomplished for ESU in PSAC Quarter Finals!

BKBM180228 1823Kobi Nwandu is fouled in the second half.

BKBM180228 1902Jakwan Jones drives inside against Kutztown.

BKBM180228 0705Marc Rodriguez makes a reverse layup.

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Ralik Wise eyes up a free throw.

BKBM180228 2005Steve Harris dunks for two.

BKBM180228 0188Nick Giordano splits the defense to score.

BKBM180228 1579Ralik Wise scores in the second half.

BKBM180228 2050Jakwan Jones goes up strong for a finger roll.

BKBM180228 1052Kobi Nwandu tops a defender for a bucket.

BKBM180228 0588Steve Harris goes over two defenders.

BKBM180228 0409Marc Rodriguez gets around a defender.

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Steve Harris scores two more.

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ESU Faces Final Foe in Regular Season

Wolves vs. Warriors 2018

East Stroudsburg University faces Millersville University on Saturday for the last game of the regular season prior to gearing up for the playoffs. ESU is 20-5 overall and 17-4 in Conference so far. They already secured the number one seed in the PSAC Playoffs, which begin next week. These photos were from last week’s win over West Chester.

Wolves vs. Warriors 2018

Mules Kick Garnet in Overtime 91-88

Mules Kick Garnet in Overtime 91-88The Muhlenberg Mules kicked it up a notch to defeat Swarthmore in overtime on Wednesday night at Memorial Hall. In the photo above, Nick Rindock (#15) drives to the basket.

Mules Kick Garnet in Overtime 91-88JeanLee Baez makes a layup early in the game.

Mules Kick Garnet in Overtime 91-88Another view of Baez’s same layup.

Mules Kick Garnet in Overtime 91-88Owen McLeod receives a pass from a teammate.

Mules Kick Garnet in Overtime 91-88 Nick Rindock goes up for a reverse layup.

Mules Kick Garnet in Overtime 91-88Ryan Gaynor (#3) passes the ball to Alex Mitton.

Mules Kick Garnet in Overtime 91-88Alex Mitton (#44) receives the pass and scores an easy two.

Mules Kick Garnet in Overtime 91-88Owen McLeod goes up against Swathmore…

Mules Kick Garnet in Overtime 91-88and over the defense to score!
Mules Kick Garnet in Overtime 91-88Owen McLeod makes a sneaky behind his back pass!

Mules Kick Garnet in Overtime 91-88Matt Gnias drives through the Garnet defense.

Mules Kick Garnet in Overtime 91-88Owen McLeod does it again!

Mules Kick Garnet in Overtime 91-88Alex Mitton works around a defender…

Mules Kick Garnet in Overtime 91-88and goes strong to the bucket!

Mules Kick Garnet in Overtime 91-88Matt Gnias receives a high pass.

Mules Kick Garnet in Overtime 91-88Not only did the Mules win a nail-bitter in overtime, 91-88, but Nick Rindock (#15) reached 1,000 career points. What a night for the Mules!