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2007-08 Men's Basketball News
March 1, 2008
Builders rally from down 19 with 13 minutes left to knock off Rochester 84-72 for third place
The men's basketball team took third place at the USCAA Nationals with a comeback for the ages -- down 19 with 13 minutes left they defeat Rochester College (MI) 84-72.
February 29, 2008
Builders fall 82-78 to Oakwood in USCAA Semifinals
Eric Joe scored 25 points and had 10 rebounds as Apprentice School falls 82-78 to Oakwood University in the USCAA Semifinals on Friday.
February 28, 2008
Builders advance to USCAA Semifinals with 76-61 win over Rhema Bible
The Apprentice School men knocked off the two-time defending USCAA Champion Rhema Bible College 76-61 on Thursday night to advance to the semifinals.
February 26, 2008
Ruffin, Cooke named USCAA All-Americans
Junior Eric Ruffin and senior Tyechia Cooke were honored on Tuesday night at the pre-tournament banquet for the USCAA Nationals by being named to the All-American teams.
February 23, 2008
Builders fall 69-56 to Williamson Trade in Great Ships Classic
The Apprentice School concluded its regular season today with a 69-56 loss to Williamson Trade School in the final game of the Great Ships Classic.
February 22, 2008
Builders rally to knock off Voorhees 74-72 in Great Ships Classic
The men's basketball team outscored Voorhees College 8-0 in the last 2:57 to knock off the Tigers 74-72 in the first night of the Great Ships Classic.
February 19, 2008
Men's Basketball Takes #2-seed for USCAA Nationals
The Apprentice School men's basketball team earned a bid for the 2008 USCAA Nationals and will be the #2-seed in the seven-team event starting on February 28.
February 19, 2008
Builders fall 77-69 at Southern Virginia
Jason Smith scored a season-high 19 points as the Apprentice School fell 77-69 at USCAA rival Southern Virginia University on Tuesday night.
February 12, 2008
Eric Ruffin named USCAA Player of the Week
Junior Eric Ruffin was named the USCAA Player of the Week for the week ending February 10 after averaging 21 points and almost seven assists per game in three Apprentice School games.
February 9, 2008
Second half shooting lifts Builders over Lincoln 80-71
A hot shooting second half for the Apprentice School helped lift the men over Lincoln University 80-71 on Saturday afternoon.
February 7, 2008
Late Rally Falls Short As Chowan Defeats Builders 70-69
An 11-point second half deficit fell one point shy as the Builders lost 70-69 on Thursday night to Chowan University
February 5, 2008
Men rally from 14 down to knock off Southern Virginia 93-85
The men's basketball team rallied from a 14-point deficit with 14:13 left to knock off USCAA rival Southern Virginia 93-85 on Tuesday night.
February 2, 2008
Builders drop 87-85 OT contest at Lincoln
Junior Fred Spratley scored 14 points to lead four Builders in double figures but the Apprentice School dropped an 87-85 OT contest Saturday at Lincoln.
January 30, 2008
Builders take 61-48 road win over Randolph College
Sophomore Jason Arrington scored a season-high 26 points leading three Builders in double figures as they defeated Randolph College in Lynchburg.
January 26, 2008
Quick Chowan Start Dooms Builders In 85-74 Loss
A 7-0 Chowan start proved too much to overcome as the Apprentice School lost to the Hawks on Saturday.
January 19, 2008
Builders pull away from pesky Wildcats for 75-60 win
Sophomore Antione Paige hit 5 3-pointers for 21 points as the Apprentice School held off a pesky Randolph College for a 75-60 win on Saturday.
January 17, 2008
Frantic rally falls short as Builders lose 89-82 to St. Paul's
A 20-point second half deficit was cut to five, but it was not enough as St. Paul's defeated Apprentice School 89-82.
January 12, 2008
Men close road swing with 83-66 win over Briarcliffe
The men's basketball team closed out a 13-game road swing on Saturday with an 83-66 victory at Briarcliffe College.
January 2, 2008
Builders start 2008 with tough 88-85 loss at Greensboro
The men's basketball team cut a 19-point second-half deficit to three, but couldn't get closer as they fell 88-85 at Greensboro College on Wednesday night.
December 19, 2007
Builders end Florida swing with 60-59 win over Goucher
The men's team gave head coach Bill Tose a perfect birthday present - a 60-59 victory over Goucher College in the second day of the Cruizin Classic.
December 18, 2007
Men's basketball knocks off Wentworth Institute 74-67 in first game of Cruizin Classic
The men's basketball team held off a pesky Wentworth Institute of Technology squad for a 74-67 victory on Tuesday in the first game of the Cruizin Classic in Miami, Florida.
December 16, 2007
Men come from behind for 76-75 win at Johnson & Wales
The men's basketball team rallied from an eight-point halftime deficit for a 76-75 win at Johnson & Wales University on Sunday in North Miami, Fla.
December 15, 2007
Builders fall 86-72 at D2 Flagler
The Builders started a four-game swing in Florida on Saturday night by falling 86-72 at Division II Flagler College.
December 10, 2007
Builders hang with Division I VMI but fall 112-96
The Apprentice School played its first Division I team in many, many years on Monday night and gave the leading scoring team in the country fits before falling 112-96 at VMI.
December 8, 2007
Apprentice School knocks off 9th-ranked Va. Wesleyan 74-70
The Builders score a huge victory over two-time NCAA Division III finalists Virginia Wesleyan College snapping a 31-game home court winning streak for the Marlins.
December 7, 2007
Next three men's basketball games available via the internet
The next three Apprentice School men's basketball games will be available via the internet for fans to listen to.
December 5, 2007
Builders see four-game winning streak snapped with 76-70 loss at Averett
Sophomore Jason Arrington had 20 points, while junior Eric Ruffin added 18 as the Apprentice School saw its four-game winning streak snapped with a 76-70 loss at Averett on December 5.
December 2, 2007
Men sweep Maine swing with 96-67 win over Maine-Fort Kent
The Apprentice School men ended its Maine swing on Sunday with a 60-point second half en route to a 96-67 win over Maine-Fort Kent.
November 30, 2007
Second half outburst leads Builders to 100-59 win
Sophomore Antione Paige scored a career-high 23 points to lead five in double figures for the Builders in a 100-59 victory over Central Maine CC in Auburn, Maine on Friday night.
November 29, 2007
Builders hold off Seawolves 83-80 in first game of Maine swing
Sophomore Eric Joe scored a career-high 25 points and fellow sophomore Jason Arrington matched his career-high with 22 as the Apprentice School held off Southern Maine CC in South Portland on Thursday night.
November 28, 2007
Jason Arrington named USCAA Co-Player of the Week
After averaging 18 points per game in three outings, including a pair of 22-point games, sophomore Jason Arrington was named USCAA Co-Player of the Week on Wednesday.
November 25, 2007
Builders knock off Averett 74-73
Sophomore Eric Joe's blocked shot at the buzzer lifted the Apprentice School over Averett University 74-73 on Sunday.
November 24, 2007
Builders lose 74-67 to Methodist University
A hot shooting Methodist Monarch squad knocked off the Builders in their home opener 74-67 on Saturday.
November 19, 2007
Builders fall 93-70 on the road to Francis Marion
Sophomore Jason Arrington continued his strong start, but the Builders fell victim to a hot-shooting Francis Marion University squad on Monday night and lost 93-70.
November 17, 2007
Apprentice School defeats Rutgers-Newark for third place at Cox Communications Classic
Jason Arrington scored a game-high 20 points to lead Apprentice School over Rutgers-Newark for third place at Cox Communications Blue Marlin Tipoff on Saturday night.
November 16, 2007
Men fall 74-70 to Va. Wesleyan in Cox Blue Marlin Tipoff
The Apprentice School men fell 74-70 to #6-Va. Wesleyan in the opening round of the Cox Blue Marlin Tipoff at The Batten Center.
