2011-12 Tartan Men's Basketball News
A Tartan to the Core: Carnegie Mellon Was a Perfect Home for Evan Gelacek ‘05
May 30, 2012
When his mother was diagnosed with cancer during his sophomore year of college, Evan Gelacek knew he needed to get closer to home. After two years at Swarthmore College, Gelacek transferred to Carnegie Mellon, where he became a standout on the basketball court and in the classroom.
Carnegie Mellon Announces UAA 25th Anniversary Men's Basketball Team
March 19, 2012
As part of the 25th anniversary celebration of the University Athletic Association (UAA), the Carnegie Mellon University Department of Athletics is honored to announce the school’s all-time UAA men's basketball team.
Four Men’s Basketball Players Named All-UAA
February 29, 2012
The Carnegie Mellon men’s basketball team had four players named to the All-University Athletic Association (UAA) Men’s Basketball Team by the league’s coaches when the Association announced its postseason All-Star teams Wednesday, February 29. Senior John Duhring (Round Hill, Va./Saint Maria Goretti) found a spot on the Association’s second team, as senior Joe Kromka (Monroeville, Pa./Gateway) along with sophomores Christian Manoli (San Rafael, Calif./Terra Linda) and Rashaun Riley (Houston, Texas/Cypress Creek) received honorable mention status.
Tartans Finish Season with Come-From-Behind Victory
February 25, 2012
Senior Joe Kromka (Monroeville, Pa./Gateway) had a career game to finish his career as a Tartan, leading the Carnegie Mellon University men's basketball team to a 72-69 come-from-behind win at home against Case Western Reserve University. The Tartans finish the year with a 9-16 overall mark and 4-10 record in University Athletic Association (UAA) play. The Spartans end the year with a 10-15 and 2-12 mark.
Late Run Not Enough as Tartans Fall 81-74
February 19, 2012
A late second-half run by the Carnegie Mellon University men's basketball team was not quite enough as the University of Rochester Yellowjackets stole a road win in University Athletic Association action Sunday. The Yellowjackets used an 85% shooting performance from the free throw line to take down the Tartans 81-74.
Tartans Upset #18 Emory 82-79
February 17, 2012
Sophomore Sean Brophy’s (Blue Bell, Pa./St. Joseph’s Prep) three-point basket with 0.6 seconds remaining in the contest lifted the Carnegie Mellon University men’s basketball team to an 82-79 upset victory over #18 Emory University. The win on the Skibo Gymnasium hardwood brings the Tartans’ record to 8-15 and 3-9 in University Athletic Association play. The Eagles are now 18-5, 7-5.
Duhring Earns Men’s Basketball UAA Honor
February 14, 2012
Carnegie Mellon University senior John Duhring (Round Hill, Va./St. Maria Goretti) was named University Athletic Association (UAA) Men’s Basketball Athlete of the Week for his performance this past weekend in UAA action.
Men’s Basketball Drop 88-79 Contest at Washington
February 12, 2012
The Carnegie Mellon University men’s basketball team faced Washington University on its home court Sunday, February 12. The Tartans dropped an 88-79 contest to the Bears in University Athletic Association (UAA) play. Carnegie Mellon is now 7-15, 2-9 as the Bears move to 17-5, 9-2.
Men’s Basketball Fall 77-75 in Overtime at Chicago
February 10, 2012
The Carnegie Mellon University men’s basketball team traveled to the Windy City Friday, February 10 to play University of Chicago in a University Athletic Association (UAA) contest. In overtime, the Tartans dropped a 77-75 decision to the Maroons, falling to 7-14, 2-8 while Chicago is now 12-9, 5-5.
Shot at Buzzer Derails Tartans in Overtime 77-76
February 05, 2012
The Carnegie Mellon University men's basketball team lost at the buzzer of overtime to Brandeis University on Sunday, February 5 after a tightly contested second and final period. An off-balance shot by Tyrone Hughes found its way thru the net for the Judges for the 77-76 win in Skibo Gymnasium. The Tartans are now 7-13 overall and 2-7 in the University Athletic Association (UAA) while Brandeis moves to 12-8 and 6-3.
Tartans Drop Home Contest to #19 New York
February 03, 2012
The Carnegie Mellon University men’s basketball team hosted #19 New York University Friday, February 3 on the hardwood of Skibo Gymnasium. In the University Athletic Association (UAA) contest, the Violets defeated the Tartans 88-76 to drop Carnegie Mellon’s record to 7-12, 2-6 while New York improves to 16-2, 6-2.
Two Men’s Basketball Players Named Academic All-District
February 02, 2012
Two Carnegie Mellon University men’s basketball seniors, John Duhring (Round Hill, Va./St. Maria Goretti) and Joe Kromka (Monroeville, Pa./Gateway), have been named to the College Sports Information Directors of America (CoSIDA) Capital One Academic All-District Team Thursday, February 2. To be nominated for the award, a student-athlete must be a starter or significant reserve and maintain a GPA of 3.3 or better.
Family, Future Help Rashaun Riley Mature Into Team Leader
January 31, 2012
Maturity is something one is only able to work out on their own, and it comes at different times throughout life. It means a person is relatively advanced physically, mentally, emotionally, and grown-up. Growing up is something sophomore Rashaun Riley of the men’s basketball team did a lot of following his first year at Carnegie Mellon University.
Tartans Drop 80-67 Contest at Brandeis
January 29, 2012
The Carnegie Mellon University men’s basketball team dropped an 80-67 decision at Brandeis University in University Athletic Association play Sunday, January 29. The loss moves the Tartans record to 7-11, 2-5, as the Judges improve to 11-7, 5-2.
Tartans Upset #17 New York 70-68
January 27, 2012
The Carnegie Mellon University men’s basketball team traveled to New York University Friday, January 27 and upset the No. 17 Violets 70-68 in University Athletic Association play. The win improves the Tartans record to 7-10, 2-4 while New York is now 14-2, 4-2.
Tartans Drop Heartbreaker in Overtime at Rochester
January 22, 2012
The Carnegie Mellon University men’s basketball team dropped a heartbreaking 72-64 overtime game at the University of Rochester, Sunday, January 22. The University Athletic Association loss moves the Tartans record to 6-10, 1-4 while Rochester is now 11-5, 2-3.