2016-17 Anna MAria Men's Basketball News

Rapoza Named GNAC Rookie of the Year
Rapoza Named GNAC Rookie of the Year

February 27, 2017

WINTHROP, Mass.— Freshman Mike Rapoza (Charlton, Mass.) of the Anna Maria College men's basketball team has been named the Great Northeast Athletic Conference (GNAC) Rookie of the Year and to the GNAC All-Conference Second Team. Also earning recognition this season is senior David Jean-Louis (Miramar Fla.) who was named to the GNAC All-Sportsmanship Team. The announcement was released by the league office on Monday afternoon.

No. 8 Anna Maria Falls at No. 1 Albertus Magnus in GNAC Quarterfinals
No. 8 Anna Maria Falls at No. 1 Albertus Magnus in GNAC Quarterfinals

February 21, 2017

PAXTON, Mass. – The Anna Maria College men’s basketball team fell to the Falcons of Albertus Magnus College in the Great Northeast Athletic Conference (GNAC) quarterfinal game on Tuesday evening at "The Nest" inside the Cosgrove Marcus Messer Athletic Center (92-67). The AMCATS finish out their season with a 5-21 overall record and 5-13 record in the GNAC. The Falcons advance to the GNAC semifinal game on Thursday, Feb. 23 against No. 4 Mount Ida College.

GNAC Quarterfinal Preview - No. 8 Anna Maria at No. 1 Albertus Magnus
GNAC Quarterfinal Preview - No. 8 Anna Maria at No. 1 Albertus Magnus

February 20, 2017

PAXTON, Mass.—The Anna Maria College men's basketball team has qualified for its fifth-straight Great Northeast Athletic Conference (GNAC) tournament quarterfinal and will travel to Albertus Magnus on Tuesday, Feb. 21 for a 7:00 p.m. contest.

Rapoza Named GNAC Rookie of the Week for Fifth Time
Rapoza Named GNAC Rookie of the Week for Fifth Time

February 20, 2017

PAXTON, Mass.-- Freshman Mike Rapoza (Charlton, Mass.) of the Anna Maria College men's basketball team was named the Great Northeast Athletic Conference (GNAC) Corvias Rookie of the Week as announced by the league office on Monday afternoon. This is Rapoza's fifth time receiving Rookie of the Week honors this season.

Men's Basketball Soars Past Raiders on Senior Day, 99-76
Men's Basketball Soars Past Raiders on Senior Day, 99-76

February 18, 2017

PAXTON, Mass. – The Anna Maria College men's basketball team soared past the visiting Raiders of Rivier University 99-76 in a Great Northeast Athletic Conference (GNAC) battle on Saturday afternoon. The win brings the AMCATS to 5-20 overall and 5-13 in conference play. The Raiders fall to 2-23 and 1-17 in the GNAC.

Rams Charge to Victory over AMCATS, 77-73
Rams Charge to Victory over AMCATS, 77-73

February 14, 2017

PAXTON, Mass. – The Anna Maria College men's basketball team dropped to the visiting Rams of Suffolk University 77-73 in a Great Northeast Athletic Conference (GNAC) battle on Tuesday night. The loss drops the AMCATS to 4-20 overall and 4-13 in conference play. The Rams rise to 7-17 and 6-11 in the GNAC.

AMCATS Fall to Falcons, 87-66
AMCATS Fall to Falcons, 87-66

February 11, 2017

NEW HAVEN, Conn. – The Anna Maria College men’s basketball team suffered an 87-66 loss at Albertus Magnus College on Saturday afternoon in Great Northeast Athletic Conference (GNAC) action. The AMCATS fall to 4-19 overall this season and 4-12 in conference play while the Falcons rise to 18-4 overall and 14-2 in the GNAC.

Wildcats Top AMCATS, 74-55
Wildcats Top AMCATS, 74-55

February 07, 2017

PROVIDENCE, RI – It was a tale of two different halves on Tuesday for the Anna Maria College and Johnson & Wales University men’s basketball teams. The AMCATS took the momentum in the opening half before the Wildcats got the defense rolling in the second half and pulled away for a 74-55 victory over Anna Maria. The loss drops the AMCATS to 4-18 overall and 4-11 in Great Northeast Athletic Conference (GNAC) play. Johnson & Wales improves to 11-9 overall and 11-3 in the conference.

AMCATS March to Victory over Cadets, 81-76
AMCATS March to Victory over Cadets, 81-76

February 04, 2017

PAXTON, Mass. – Junior, Kenneth Graham (West Haven, Conn.) scored a team high 21 points to lead the Anna Maria College men’s basketball team to victory over Norwich University on Saturday afternoon (81-76). The AMCATS improve to 4-17 overall and 4-10 against league foes while the Cadets fall to 7-13 and to 4-9 against Great Northeast Athletic Conference (GNAC) opponents.

AMCATS Fall at Lasell in GNAC Showdown
AMCATS Fall at Lasell in GNAC Showdown

February 01, 2017

Newton, Mass. – The Anna Maria College men's basketball team fell to the Lasers of Lasell College by a 92-72 margin in Great Northeast Athletic Conference (GNAC) action on the road on Wednesday evening. The AMCATS drop to 3-17 on the season and 3-10 in the conference while the Lasers rise to 13-7 overall and 10-3 in the GNAC.

Rapoza Named WACBA Men's Basketball Rookie of the Week
Rapoza Named WACBA Men's Basketball Rookie of the Week

January 31, 2017

Worcester, Mass.-- Mike Rapoza (Charlton, Mass.) of the Anna Maria College men's basketball team was named the Worcester Area Collegiate Basketball Association (WACBA) Rookie of the Week for the week ending January 29th. This is Rapoza's first time earning WACBA Rookie of the Week honors.

Rapoza Named GNAC Rookie of the Week for Fourth Time
Rapoza Named GNAC Rookie of the Week for Fourth Time

January 30, 2017

PAXTON, Mass.-- Freshman Mike Rapoza (Charlton, Mass.) of the Anna Maria College men's basketball team was named the Great Northeast Athletic Conference (GNAC) Corvias Rookie of the Week as announced by the league office on Monday afternoon. This is Rapoza's fourth time receiving Rookie of the Week honors this season.

Men's Basketball Suffers Loss at Suffolk
Men's Basketball Suffers Loss at Suffolk

January 28, 2017

BOSTON – The Anna Maria College men’s basketball team suffered a 78-64 loss to the Rams of Suffolk University on Saturday afternoon inside Regan Gymnasium. The AMCATS drop to 3-16 overall this season and 3-9 in the conference while the Rams improve to 5-14 overall and 4-8 in the GNAC.

Saints Soar to Victory over AMCATS
Saints Soar to Victory over AMCATS

January 25, 2017

PAXTON, Mass. – The Anna Maria College men's basketball team dropped to the visiting Saints of Emmanuel College 71-66 in a Great Northeast Athletic Conference (GNAC) battle on Wednesday night. The loss drops the AMCATS to 3-15 overall and 3-8 in conference play. The Saints rise to 4-14 and 3-8 in the GNAC.

Mike Rapoza Named GNAC Rookie of the Week for the Third Time
Mike Rapoza Named GNAC Rookie of the Week for the Third Time

January 23, 2017

PAXTON, Mass.-- Freshman Mike Rapoza (Charlton, Mass.) of the Anna Maria College men's basketball team was named the Great Northeast Athletic Conference (GNAC) Corvias Rookie of the Week as announced by the league office on Monday afternoon. This is Rapoza's third time receiving Rookie of the Week honors.

Men's Basketball Drops GNAC Battle with Falcons
Men's Basketball Drops GNAC Battle with Falcons

January 21, 2017

PAXTON, Mass. – The Anna Maria College men’s basketball team dropped to the visiting Falcons of Albertus Magnus College 85-82 in a Great Northeast Athletic Conference (GNAC) battle on Saturday afternoon. The loss drops the AMCATS to 3-14 overall and 3-7 in conference play. The Falcons rise to 13-3 and 9-1 in the GNAC.