2013-14 News

John Albertson (pictured) and five other Tigers earned NABC Honors Court recognition. (File Photo/Erin Pence)

Men's Basketball
July 21, 2014

Men’s Basketball Student-Athletes Earn Academic Awards

A whopping six Tigers were named to the National Association of Basketball Coaches (NABC) 2013-14 Honors Court in recognition of their athletic and academic accomplishments.

July 21, 2014

May 01, 2014

Wittenberg Student-Athletes Earn Top Academic Honors

Rachel Ross, Zack Leahy named NCAC Scholar-Athlete award-winners and 27 other Tigers earn induction into Chi Alpha Sigma.

May 01, 2014

Scott Masin led Wittenberg in scoring and rebounding for a second straight season in 2013-14. File Photo | Erin Pence

Men's Basketball
March 17, 2014

Scott Masin Earns Second-Team All-Great Lakes Honors

Senior post man earns all-region honors for a second straight year from d3hoops.com and adds all-district honors from the NABC.

March 17, 2014

The Tigers dropped a 66-51 decision to Calvin in the first round of the 2014 NCAA Division III Tournament. File Photo | Erin Pence

Men's Basketball
March 07, 2014

Tigers Fall To Calvin In NCAA Division III Tournament

Calvin uses big first-half run as springboard to 66-51 first-round victory over Wittenberg.

March 07, 2014

Men's Basketball
March 05, 2014

TSN Interviews: Men's Basketball Head Coach Bill Brown

Head Coach Bill Brown talks playoffs ahead of the first round of the NCAA Division III men's basketball tournament on Friday, March 7.

March 05, 2014

Men's Basketball
March 04, 2014

Scott Masin, Zack Leahy Earn 2014 All-NCAC Honors

Masin claims first-team honor and Leahy picks up second-team award in voting by North Coast Athletic Conference coaches.

March 04, 2014

Tiger fans will have more to cheer about as the 2013-14 season continues with NCAA Division III Tournament action. File Photo | Erin Pence

Men's Basketball
March 03, 2014

Tigers Selected To Participate In 2014 NCAA Division III Tournament

Wittenberg will take long-time rival Calvin in the first round of its NCAA Division III-record 27th national tournament on Friday, March 7

March 03, 2014

Zack Leahy and the Tigers dropped a 71-63 decision to Wooster in the 2014 NCAC Tournament title game. File Photo | Erin Pence

Men's Basketball
March 01, 2014

Tigers Fall In NCAC Tournament Title Game At Wooster

Second half rally falls short as Wittenberg earns runner-up honors in league tourney.

March 01, 2014

Steven Newell and the Tigers survived a tense NCAC Tournament semifinal showdown against DePauw to reach the 2014 title game. File Photo | Erin Pence

Men's Basketball
February 28, 2014

Tigers Turn Tables On DePauw To Reach NCAC Tourney Title Game

After losing twice during the regular season to DePauw, Wittenberg battles back to secure hard-fought 63-61 NCAC Tournament semifinal victory.

February 28, 2014

Shane Edwards and his fellow Tiger reserves contributed 22 points to the offense in a 64-49 win over Denison. File Photo | Erin Pence

Men's Basketball
February 25, 2014

Tigers Advance To NCAC Tourney Semifinals With Win Over Denison

Big Red limited to 33 percent shooting as Wittenberg pulls away in second half for 64-49 victory.

February 25, 2014

February 24, 2014

Masin Double-Doubles His Way To NCAC Player Of The Week

Men's basketball senior Scott Masin posted his 11th and 12th double-doubles of the season on his way to NCAC Player of the Week honors.

February 24, 2014

Scott Masin led the Tigers against Hiram with 24 points as he surpassed 1,000 for his career. File Photo | Erin Pence

Men's Basketball
February 22, 2014

Fast Start Carries Tigers Past Hiram And Into Second Place

On final day of regular season, Wittenberg picks up 26-point road win to move into for second place in NCAC standings as Scott Masin tops 1,000 career points.

February 22, 2014

Alex Fultz scored seven points off the bench for the Tigers in a win over Kenyon. File Photo | Erin Pence

Men's Basketball
February 19, 2014

Tigers Send Seniors Out On High Note With Win Over Kenyon

Five seniors honored prior to game lead Wittenberg to 80-71 victory over Lords in final home regular season appearance.

February 19, 2014

Men's Basketball
February 15, 2014

Tigers Fall On The Road To Arch-Rival Wooster

Cold-shooting Tigers see their rally fall just short to fall into third place in the North Coast Athletic Conference.

February 15, 2014

Men's Basketball
February 12, 2014

Tigers Stumble At Home Against DePauw

Despite 22-point home defeat, Wittenberg remains in three-way tie for second place in the NCAC standings with three regular season games to play.

February 12, 2014

February 10, 2014

Leahy's Monster Week Earns NCAC Award

Senior men's basketball player Zack Leahy scored a career-high 27 points against Ohio Wesleyan on his way to NCAC Player of the Week status.

February 10, 2014

Sam Collins scored 12 points and distributed a team-high four assists through the course of a 70-63 win at Oberlin on Saturday. File Photo | Erin Pence

Men's Basketball
February 08, 2014

Tigers Hold Off Oberlin To Keep Pace In NCAC Title Chase

Eight free throws in the final 58 seconds secure hard-fought road victory as Tigers remain one game off league lead.

February 08, 2014

Zack Leahy poured in a career-high 27 points in a win over OWU. File Photo | Erin Pence

Men's Basketball
February 05, 2014

Tigers Gain Key Conference Road Win At Ohio Wesleyan

Fast start and Zack Leahy's career night propel Wittenberg to 11-point victory and into three-way tie for second place.

February 05, 2014

Shane Edwards contributed eight points, four rebounds and four assists in the Tigers' loss to Denison on Saturday. File Photo | Erin Pence

Men's Basketball
February 01, 2014

Denison Stuns Tigers At Home

Denison came into Pam Evans Smith Arena and handed the Wittenberg men’s basketball team a big surprise, stealing a 63-60 victory out of the Tigers’ jaws on Saturday.

February 01, 2014

Steven Newell knocked down four three-pointers to lead the Tigers to a win over Wabash. File Photo | Erin Pence

Men's Basketball
January 29, 2014

Tigers Solve Wabash Zone, Pull Away For 20-Point Win

After slow start, Wittenberg heats up with 40 points in second half to secure 70-50 league victory.

January 29, 2014

Cole Bond and the Tigers moved within one game of the NCAC lead with a 61-43 win at Allegheny. File Photo | Erin Pence

Men's Basketball
January 25, 2014

Tigers Pull Away From Allegheny To Keep Pace In NCAC Race

Long road trip ends in solid 61-43 victory as Tigers pull within one game of conference lead.

January 25, 2014

Justin McDowell and the Tigers ended a two-game losing streak with a solid performance against Kenyon. File Photo | Erin Pence

Men's Basketball
January 22, 2014

Tigers Get Back On Winning Track Against Kenyon

Defense keys 12-point road win over Lords to keep Wittenberg in second-place tie in NCAC standings.

January 22, 2014

Ben Bowen was one of several reserves to give the Tigers a lift off the bench in the second half of a 69-62 loss to Wooster. Photo by Blake Nelson '17

Men's Basketball
January 18, 2014

Rally Falls Short As Tigers Drop 69-62 Decision To Wooster

Scots knock down key shots to thwart Wittenberg's second-half run as Tigers drop two games off NCAC lead.

January 18, 2014

Men's Basketball
January 18, 2014

GAME NOTES: Wittenberg, Wooster Renew Spirited Hoops Rivalry

The Tigers and Scots meet for the first time since 2006 as North Coast Athletic Conference rivals ranked in the top 10.

January 18, 2014

Brock Kiesler and his Tiger teammates couldn't find the range in the second half of a loss at DePauw. File Photo | Erin Pence

Men's Basketball
January 15, 2014

Tigers Go Cold In Second Half Of Road Loss At DePauw

DePauw breaks open close game with 13-2 burst midway through second to pull away for 72-46 NCAC win over No. 9-ranked Wittenberg.

January 15, 2014

The stands will be filled for the big game against Wooster again on Jan. 18. File Photo | Erin Pence

Men's Basketball
January 13, 2014

Ticket Information For Game Against Wooster Jan. 18 Released

A large crowd is expected for Saturday's clash of top 10 teams at Pam Evans Smith Arena, leading to changes in customary ticket procedures.

January 13, 2014

Zack Leahy came up with a key steal late in a one-point Wittenberg win over Hiram. Photo by Erin Pence

Men's Basketball
January 11, 2014

Tigers Hang On For One-Point Victory Over Hiram

After 18-point second half lead evaporates, Tigers pull out hard-fought 80-79 win.

January 11, 2014

The Tiger bench erupts at the conclusion of Wittenberg's 62-60 overtime win over Ohio Wesleyan. Photo by Erin Pence

Men's Basketball
January 08, 2014

Tigers Rally For Unlikely Victory Over Ohio Wesleyan

Trailing by 22 points early in the second half, Wittenberg storms back to pull off 62-60 overtime win.

January 08, 2014

Steven Newell was one of three Tigers to earn a spot on the 2013 Charles B. Zimmerman Memorial Classic All-Tournament Team. File Photo | Erin Pence

Men's Basketball
December 28, 2013

Tigers Beat Kean To Claim Another Zimmerman Classic Title

Wittenberg wins its home in-season tournament for the 26th time in 31 years with 91-75 victory over Cougars.

December 28, 2013

Cody Phillippi and the Tigers overwhelmed Grove City in a 79-40 victory. File Photo | Erin Pence

Men's Basketball
December 27, 2013

Streaking Tigers Race Into Zimmerman Classic Title Game

Twelve different Tigers score as Tigers overwhelm Grove City 79-40 to advance to tourney championship contest.

December 27, 2013

December 23, 2013

NCAC Tabs Collins As Men's Basketball Player Of The Week

Sam Collins scored 21 points on 9-of-13 shooting in the Tigers' win over Thomas More to earn recognition from the NCAC.

December 23, 2013

Alex Fultz and the Tigers are ranked 11th in the nation heading into the annual Charles B. Zimmerman Memorial Classic. File Photo | Erin Pence

Men's Basketball
December 22, 2013

Tiger Basketball Teams Welcome Strong Field For Annual Holiday Tourney

Eight games over two days on tap for Wittenberg men's and women's basketball in the Charles B. Zimmerman Memorial Classic.

December 22, 2013

Sam Collins and the Tigers beat Thomas More for their eighth straight win. File Photo | Erin Pence

Men's Basketball
December 21, 2013

Tigers Beat Thomas More For Seventh Straight Win

For the sixth time in the last seven games, Wittenberg shoots 52 percent or better en route to 87-70 victory.

December 21, 2013

Shane Edwards and the Tigers raced past Denison for their sixth straight win. File Photo | Blake Nelson '17

Men's Basketball
December 14, 2013

Fast Start Carries Tigers To Big Win At Denison

Tigers shoot blistering 66.1 percent, the team's best in nearly 13 years, en route to 97-69 victory over host Big Red.

December 14, 2013

December 09, 2013

Masin, Rice Ring Up NCAC Player Of The Week Awards

Wittenberg swept the NCAC basketball player of the week awards as the women's Amber Rice and the men's Scott Masin had standout weeks.

December 09, 2013

Scott Masin finished with game-highs of 28 points and nine rebounds in a big win over Allegheny. File Photo | Erin Pence

Men's Basketball
December 07, 2013

Tigers Roll Past Allegheny To Remain Atop NCAC

Scott Masin poured in career high 28 points to lead four Tigers in double figures in 86-58 home victory.

December 07, 2013

Zack Leahy scored eight points as the Tigers topped Wabash. File Photo | Erin Pence

Men's Basketball
December 04, 2013

Tigers Pull Away From Wabash For NCAC Victory

Late first-half run sparks Wittenberg to 60-46 win over the Little Giants.

December 04, 2013

Justin McDowell and his Tiger teammates posted their highest scoring output since 2010 with 97 points in a win over Otterbein. File Photo | Erin Pence

Men's Basketball
November 27, 2013

Big Second Half Carries Tigers Past Otterbein

Wittenberg explodes for 57 points in second half to pick up non-conference victory over the Cardinals.

November 27, 2013

Landon Hormann went 6-of-8 at the free throw line and totaled nine points with six rebounds in an 85-69 win over Oberlin on Sunday. File Photo | Erin Pence

Men's Basketball
November 24, 2013

Tigers Ring Up 49th Straight Win Over Oberlin

Wittenberg never trails en route to 85-69 win over the Yeomen in 2013-14 North Coast Athletic Conference opener.

November 24, 2013

Head Coach Bill Brown salutes the Tiger faithful as Wittenberg's fans gave him a round of applause in appreciation of his 500th career victory. Photo by Erin Pence

Men's Basketball
November 20, 2013

Head Coach Bill Brown Wins 500th Career Game

With 79-55 victory over Capital, Brown becomes just the 14th active NCAA Division III men's basketball coach with 500 career wins.

November 20, 2013

Scott Masin paced the Tigers in buckets (17 points) and boards (nine) in a 79-55 victory over Capital on Wednesday night. Photo by Erin Pence

Men's Basketball
November 20, 2013

Brown Hits 500 Wins In Tigers' 79-55 Home-Opening Win Over Capital

Wittenberg's 79-55 victory over the visiting Capital Crusaders on Wednesday night in the Tigers’ home debut secured a significant milestone for Bill Brown.

November 20, 2013

Cole Bond and the Tigers nearly pulled off an upset of fifth-ranked Wheaton on the Thunder's home floor. File Photo | Erin Pence

Men's Basketball
November 16, 2013

Tigers Fall To Fifth-Ranked Wheaton In Overtime

After 12 ties during regulation, Thunder force overtime with two late free throws and then pull away in extra session to claim Lee Pfund Classic title.

November 16, 2013

Zack Leahy led the Tigers with 16 points in a season-opening win over Wisconsin-River Falls. File Photo | Erin Pence

Men's Basketball
November 15, 2013

Tigers Open 2013-14 Campaign With Win Over UW-River Falls

Wittenberg hits its free throws down the stretch to secure seven-point victory and move into title game of Lee Pfund Classic at Wheaton (Ill.).

November 15, 2013

Sam Collins scored eight points and dished out three assists in the Tigers' first action of the 2013-14 season. File Photo | Erin Pence

Men's Basketball
November 08, 2013

Tigers Tune Up For Season With Loss At Western Carolina

First-half spurt pushes NCAA Division I Catamounts to big lead as Wittenberg falls 77-55.

November 08, 2013

Ezry the Tiger is confident the Tiger basketball teams are going to have a great 2013-14 season. Apparently, the NCAC coaches agree. File Photo | Erin Pence

Men's Basketball
November 06, 2013

Tigers Picked To Finish Second In NCAC Preseason Poll

With eight letterwinners back, including six players who started games a year ago, the Wittenberg Tigers were picked second in a preseason poll of the league's coaches.