AMCATS SEEDED 6th IN CHAMPIONSHIP

Paxton, Mass. – Anna Maria College's men's basketball team has been seeded sixth in the upcoming 2012 GNAC Championship. The AMCATS will travel to Johnson and Wales University on Tuesday, February 21^st, game time is 7:00pm.

The Albertus Magnus Falcons are seeded first after an outstanding conference record of 18-0 and 24-1 overall.

Coming in second place is St. Joseph's of Maine with a conference record of 13-5 and an overall record of 17-8. Earning a third place finish is Johnson & Wales University and Lasell College (11-7, 12-13) took fourth place finishing out the top four home seeded teams in the tournament bracket.

AMC finished the regular season with a 12-13 overall record and 10-8 in conference. The Wildcats, seeded third, completed the 2012 campaign with a duplicate 12-13 record and a slightly better 11-7 conference record.

The two teams split the season series with each team winning on their home court. Anna Maria took the first tilt 91-87 with Anthony Click, Brad Peterson and Corey Pryor combining for 72 of AMC's total points. The rematch took place in Rhode Island just five days later with Johnson & Wales cruising to a 79-54 victory.

Rounding out the final four spots in the GNAC tournament are #5 Emmanuel (11-7, 12-13), #6 Anna Maria (10-8, 12-13), #7 Mount Ida (6-12, 9-16) and #8 Emerson (6-12, 7-18).

2012 GNAC Men's Basketball Playoff Bracket 

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