2014-15 Tartan Men's Basketball News
Men’s Basketball Earns Team Academic Honors by NABC; Five Individuals Honored
July 30, 2015
For the third consecutive year, the Carnegie Mellon University men's basketball team was recognized by the National Association of Basketball Coaches (NABC) when the committee on academics announced the second annual Team Academic Excellence Awards for 2014-15. Besides the team being honored, five members were selected to the NABC Honors Court, recognizing those collegiate basketball student-athletes who excelled in academics during the 2014-15 season.
Carnegie Mellon’s Men’s Basketball Hires Jeff VanGorder as Full-Time Assistant
July 24, 2015
Jeff VanGorder has been announced by head coach Tony Wingen, in his 26th year at the helm of the Carnegie Mellon University’s men’s basketball program, as the full-time assistant coach for the upcoming 2015-2016 season. VanGorder will also serve as the Tartans’ recruiting coordinator.
Opportunistic Attitude Leads Chasen to Difference Making Possibilities
May 19, 2015
Blake Chasen, a junior on the Carnegie Mellon University's men’s basketball team, is no stranger to adversity. An injury sent him to the sideline for the duration of his sophomore year, but after significant rehab and hard work, he established himself as a pivotal player for the Tartans in 2014-2015 and a leader amongst teammates and other athletes.
Serbin Named to the ECAC Division III South Men’s Basketball All-Star Team
April 07, 2015
Carnegie Mellon University sophomore Jack Serbin (New Albany, Ohio) was named to the ECAC Division III Men's South Basketball All-Star Second Team. The postseason honor is the second for Serbin as he was named to the University Athletic Association (UAA) Second Team.
Carnegie Mellon’s Cordts and Serbin Named to the All-UAA Men’s Basketball Squad
March 04, 2015
The Carnegie Mellon University men's basketball team had two players named to the All-University Athletic Association (UAA) Men's Basketball Team by the league's coaches when the Association announced its postseason accolades Wednesday, March 4. Senior Seth Cordts (Amherst, N.H./Souhegan) along with last year’s UAA Rookie of the Year, sophomore Jack Serbin (New Albany, Ohio), found a spot on the Association's second team.
Solid Effort Leads Tartans Past Case Western Reserve, 82-71
February 28, 2015
The Carnegie Mellon University men's basketball team used stellar free throw shooting in the final minutes to defeat Case Western Reserve University 82-71 at Horsburgh Gymnasium in the final University Athletic Association (UAA) game of the season. The Tartans move to 14-11 and 5-9 while the Spartans fall to 15-10 and 6-8.
Cordts and Serbin Named to the Capital One Academic All-America Men’s Basketball Squad
February 24, 2015
For the first time in school history, two Carnegie Mellon University men’s basketball players, senior Seth Cordts (Amherst, N.H./Souhegan) and sophomore Jack Serbin (New Albany, Ohio), were named Capital One Academic All-Americans in the same year. As announced Tuesday, February 24 by Capital One and the College Sports Information Directors of America (CoSIDA), Cordts was named to the second team while Serbin found a spot on the third team. The two also become the sixth and seventh players in program history to receive the prestigious honor.
Serbin Sets Blocks Record in Late Loss to No. 18 Emory
February 22, 2015
The Carnegie Mellon University men’s basketball team gave 18th-ranked Emory University all it could handle in its last home University Athletic Association (UAA) contest for the season, Sunday, February 22. The Eagles (19-5, 9-4) prevailed 75-63 but not before the Tartans (13-11, 4-9) pushed them to the edge.
Men’s Basketball Secures Winning Season With 64-55 Victory Over Rochester
February 20, 2015
The Carnegie Mellon University men’s basketball team hosted University of Rochester on Friday, February 20 and led for 37:27 which propelled the Tartans to a 64-55 victory in University Athletic Association play. The win improves Carnegie Mellon’s record to 13-10, 4-8 while the Yellowjackets fall to 9-14, 5-7.
Serbin Scores Career-High 31 Points in Setback at NYU
February 15, 2015
The Carnegie Mellon University men’s basketball team continued University Athletic Association (UAA) play Sunday, February 15 at New York University and dropped a 94-82 contest. Carnegie Mellon is now 12-10, 3-8 while NYU improves to 16-6, 7-4.
Men’s Basketball Drops UAA Contest at Brandeis
February 13, 2015
The Carnegie Mellon University men’s basketball team traveled to Brandeis University in Waltham, Mass. on Friday, February 13 and dropped a 68-57 University Athletic Association (UAA) contest. Carnegie Mellon is now 12-9, 3-7 while Brandeis moves to 8-13, 3-7.
Cordts Named UAA Men’s Basketball Athlete of the Week
February 09, 2015
For the second time this season, Carnegie Mellon University senior Seth Cordts (Amherst, N.H./Souhegan) was named University Athletic Association (UAA) Men’s Basketball Athlete of the Week. Cordts receives the honor following a 2-0 week for the Tartans, including a victory over the 12th-ranked Bears of Washington University.
Tartans Defense Fuels 25-Point Victory Over Chicago
February 08, 2015
The Carnegie Mellon University men’s basketball team continued University Athletic Association (UAA) play and turned in a stellar defensive outing in a 73-48 victory over visiting University of Chicago. The Tartans recorded a season-high 11 blocks while improving to 12-8 and 3-6 in UAA play. Chicago moves to 14-6, 6-3.
Men’s Basketball Upsets #12 Washington University
February 06, 2015
The Carnegie Mellon University men’s basketball team had three players score in double figures as the Tartans upset the 12th-ranked Bears of Washington University 72-59 on the hardwood of Skibo Gymnasium Friday, February 6. The University Athletic Association (UAA) victory improves the Tartans record to 11-8, 2-6 while Washington is now 15-4, 4-4.
Cordts and Serbin of Men’s Basketball Named Capital One Academic All-District
February 05, 2015
Two Carnegie Mellon University men’s basketball players, senior Seth Cordts (Amherst, N.H./Souhegan) and sophomore Jack Serbin (New Albany, Ohio), were named to the 2015 Capital One Academic All-District Men's Basketball First Team, as announced Thursday, February 5 by the College Sports Information Directors of America (CoSIDA). 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.
Shkil Scores Career-High in Loss at Chicago
February 01, 2015
The Carnegie Mellon University men’s basketball team dropped an 86-65 University Athletic Association (UAA) contest at the University of Chicago on Sunday, February 1. The loss moves Carnegie Mellon’s record to 10-8, 1-6 UAA, while Chicago is now 13-5, 5-2.