2008 Woodie Awards
Men hold on for fifth straight win, now second in NEC
Patrick Sulllivan
Issue date: 1/31/08 Section: Sports
Protecting a one point lead with 1.6 seconds left, all the Pioneers had to do was get one more stop. And that's exactly what they got.
When the buzzer sounded, a complete team effort was rewarded with a victory and a second place standing in the NEC after a victory over the rival Quinnipiac Bobcats, 75-74.
Drew Shubik had 20 points, which included a pair of clutch free throws with 25 seconds left to help lead the Pioneers over the Bobcats in front of a record-setting crowd of 2,012 at the William H. Pitt Center.
Chauncey Hardy and Corey Hassan each added 12 points to help propel the Pioneers into an overall record to 11-10 and 8-2 in the NEC.
Just seconds into Saturday's critical match up, Luke Granato gave the Pioneers and the jam-packed Pitt Center crowd an early jolt. The senior forward hit a three pointer just a few seconds into the game to give SHU a 3-0 lead.
The first half would go back and forth until Corey Hassan hit three consecutive free throws to close it out and give the Pioneers a 36-29 lead.
The second half would feature 14 lead changes and tremendous play from both teams. Drew Shubik led the way for the Pioneers down the stretch.
The Bobcats were lead by senior guard DeMario Anderson. Anderson did all he could with 30 points and 11 rebounds in 39 minutes.
Anderson hit a three pointer to put Quinnipiac a head 66-60 with 4:55 remaining. Shubik answered right back with a three of his own to cut the lead to 66-63. Moments later senior forward Brice Brooks hit a pair of free throws to put SHU up 67-66.
In a game that went back and forth, it was Shubik who took over.
"Shubik plays with moxie; he's good with the ball," said Quinnipiac head coach Tom Moore.
Quinnipiac had an opportunity to put the game away. The Bobcats just couldn't stay out of foul trouble.
"This was a game were one or two stops would have won it, but we just didn't execute well enough," said Anderson.
The Bobcats nearly squeaked out a victory. DeMario Anderson's last attempt failed to convert.
"If he tipped it in, we would have stolen a win," said coach Moore. "The team that played better won, the team that played for forty minutes won today, all the credit goes to Sacred Heart," said coach Moore.
This contest was critical for the standings in the NEC. The Pioneers pulled together and now sit at second place right behind Wagner. The atmosphere was electric, especially with the visiting Bobcats.
"The in-state rivalry is growing," said coach Bike.
The Pitt Center was packed with plenty of Sacred Heart pride but there was also a strong Quinnipiac following.
The Pioneers have now won five in a row, including two in a row at home.
The Pioneers will travel to Fairleigh Dickinson for a crucial game this Thursday at 7 p.m.
When the buzzer sounded, a complete team effort was rewarded with a victory and a second place standing in the NEC after a victory over the rival Quinnipiac Bobcats, 75-74.
Drew Shubik had 20 points, which included a pair of clutch free throws with 25 seconds left to help lead the Pioneers over the Bobcats in front of a record-setting crowd of 2,012 at the William H. Pitt Center.
Chauncey Hardy and Corey Hassan each added 12 points to help propel the Pioneers into an overall record to 11-10 and 8-2 in the NEC.
Just seconds into Saturday's critical match up, Luke Granato gave the Pioneers and the jam-packed Pitt Center crowd an early jolt. The senior forward hit a three pointer just a few seconds into the game to give SHU a 3-0 lead.
The first half would go back and forth until Corey Hassan hit three consecutive free throws to close it out and give the Pioneers a 36-29 lead.
The second half would feature 14 lead changes and tremendous play from both teams. Drew Shubik led the way for the Pioneers down the stretch.
The Bobcats were lead by senior guard DeMario Anderson. Anderson did all he could with 30 points and 11 rebounds in 39 minutes.
Anderson hit a three pointer to put Quinnipiac a head 66-60 with 4:55 remaining. Shubik answered right back with a three of his own to cut the lead to 66-63. Moments later senior forward Brice Brooks hit a pair of free throws to put SHU up 67-66.
In a game that went back and forth, it was Shubik who took over.
"Shubik plays with moxie; he's good with the ball," said Quinnipiac head coach Tom Moore.
Quinnipiac had an opportunity to put the game away. The Bobcats just couldn't stay out of foul trouble.
"This was a game were one or two stops would have won it, but we just didn't execute well enough," said Anderson.
The Bobcats nearly squeaked out a victory. DeMario Anderson's last attempt failed to convert.
"If he tipped it in, we would have stolen a win," said coach Moore. "The team that played better won, the team that played for forty minutes won today, all the credit goes to Sacred Heart," said coach Moore.
This contest was critical for the standings in the NEC. The Pioneers pulled together and now sit at second place right behind Wagner. The atmosphere was electric, especially with the visiting Bobcats.
"The in-state rivalry is growing," said coach Bike.
The Pitt Center was packed with plenty of Sacred Heart pride but there was also a strong Quinnipiac following.
The Pioneers have now won five in a row, including two in a row at home.
The Pioneers will travel to Fairleigh Dickinson for a crucial game this Thursday at 7 p.m.
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