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Thomas knockes off Green Mountain in NAC Men's SemifinalsWaterville, ME—The North Atlantic Conference postseason basketball tournament kicked off Friday night with a Thomas College (Waterville, ME) victory over Green Mountain College (Pultney, VT). The Terriers entered the tournament as the #1 seed and Green Mountain was seeded #4. Thomas was able to overcome the Eagles of Green Mountain by the final score of 90-84. |
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GMC Square Off in NAC Semi-Final LIVE TonightTonight’s North Atlantic Conference men’s basketball semi-final between #4 Green Mountain College and #1 Thomas College will feature LIVE stats via the NAC website. The stats page can be accessed at http://nacathletics.com/landing/index. Tip-off is set for 6 pm. |
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Six Basketball Players Honored by NACThe North Atlantic Conference honored a trio of GMC women and men’s basketball players this week. The All-Conference teams, as voted on by the coaches, featured two second-team nominations and one honorable mention for both teams. |
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GMC Too Much for JohnsonThe Green Mountain College Eagles used a 13 point first half lead to propel them to victory over Johnson State College (86-77) and a berth in the NAC semifinals. The Eagles limited to JSC to 27 first half points and 41.8% shooting for the game. |
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Eagles Earn 4th seed and Host NAC Quarterfinal Game Tuesday
In their first season with the conference, Green Mountain secured the fourth seed in the tournament. The Eagles (15-10 overall, 7-7 NAC) will host Johnson State (12-13 overall, 6-8 NAC) in first round action on Tuesday at 7:30 pm. The two squads split two tight contests each earning victories on the road.
GMC Topples Husson On Senior DayGreen Mountain College shot 60.8% from the field and 61.9% from beyond the arc to beat conference leaders Husson University Saturday afternoon (99-96). With the win the Eagles finish the regular season with a (7-7) conference mark and (15-10) overall. Husson falls to (11-3) in the NAC and (14-11) on the season.
Eagles Outlast MarinersThe Green Mountain College Eagles staved off a late Mariner run to pick-up a crucial North Atlantic Conference victory Friday night (66-61). GMC built an 11-point lead mid-way through the second half before the visitors from Maine Maritime closed to within 3 in the closing minutes.
Basketball Teams Set for Final Conference WeekendThe men and women’s basketball teams host a pair of conference games this weekend against Maine Maritime Academy and Husson University. Friday night’s doubleheader against the Mariners begins at 6 pm with the men followed by the women at 8 pm. On Saturday the Eagles welcome Husson at 2 pm (men) and 4 pm (women).
