NEWS
April 30, 2012
Lynx student-athletes honored at 2012 banquet
Lesley's 180 student-athletes were recognized and award-winners were honored at the Lynx 2011-12 Athletics Banquet.
February 27, 2012
Sanchez named All-NECC First Team
Senior guard John Sanchez has been named All-NECC First Team for a second straight season, the league announced this afternoon.
February 18, 2012
Lynx drop regular season finale to Eagles, 76-67
Kris Bennett led all players with 16 rebounds, but Lesley dropped its regular season finale at Daniel Webster on Saturday.
February 16, 2012
Lynx can't cap fervent comeback, fall 72-61 to Vikings
Lesley erased a 17-point deficit to take a four-point lead, but couldn't hold on against visiting Salem State on Senior Night in Cambridge. John Sanchez led the Lynx with 19 points.
February 14, 2012
Lynx take to the air to sink Mariners
Lesley shot 13-25 for a scorching 52 percent from three-point range, including 4-9 from Bryant Itonyo in the Lynx 83-68 win over Mitchell.
February 9, 2012
Undefeated Hawks coast on Senior Night, 89-57
Lesley's Alex Perez came off the bench for a career night, but Becker opened up a 51-25 halftime lead in coasting to an 89-57 win over the visiting Lynx Thursday night.
February 7, 2012
Sanchez named to D3hoops.com Team of the Week
A day after earning New England Collegiate Conference Player of the Week, John Sanchez has been named to the D3hoops.com Team of the Week, a national accolade lauding the top performer at every position.
February 7, 2012
Second half cold spell haunts Lynx in 71-59 loss
Kris Bennett led the team with 12 points and seven rebounds, but Lesley went 7:52 without a field goal in the Lynx 71-59 loss at Regis on Tuesday night.
February 6, 2012
With career week, Sanchez again earns NECC Player of the Week
Lesley's John Sanchez was named NECC Player of the Week for a second week in a row following a week that included a buzzer-beating jumper, a road win at the league's No. 2 team, his 1,000th career point and a 3-0 week for the Lynx.
February 4, 2012
Sanchez scores 1,000th as Lynx stave off Mountaineers, 85-73
Lesley guard John Sanchez scored point No. 1,000 for his career and a team-high 25 on the night as Lesley topped Southern Vermont, 85-73, for a third straight win.
January 31, 2012
Sanchez game-winner lifts Lynx to 69-67 win over PSU
A day after being named NECC Player of the Week, John Sanchez knocked down a game-winning jumper with three seconds left to beat visiting Plymouth State, 69-67.
January 30, 2012
Join Lynx hoops for "Green Out" this Saturday at 7 p.m.
Join the Lesley men's basketball team for raffles, giveaways and a celebration of school spirit at its "Green Out" game vs. Southern Vermont on Saturday, February 4 at 7:00 p.m.
January 30, 2012
John Sanchez named NECC Player of the Week
Lesley point guard John Sanchez has been named NECC Player of the Week after averaging 23 points over three games on the week.
January 28, 2012
Sanchez shines, but Lynx can't keep lead at Elms
Lesley overcame a 12-point first half deficit to take a two-point second half lead, but could not hold on against host Elms, falling 73-68. John Sanchez led all scorers with 29, his second game with as many points.
January 26, 2012
Sanchez's superb second sinks Mariners
John Sanchez exploded for a career-high 30 points, 21 in the second half, as Lesley overcame a seven-point second half deficit in besting Mitchell by the score of 73-67.
January 24, 2012
Second half three-point attack distances Wildcats
Bryant Itonyo hit all three of the team’s three-pointers in finishing with a team-high 11 points in Lesley's 61-35 loss to Wheelock.
January 21, 2012
Lynx lose battle of the boards in setback to Becker
Lesley was outrebounded 36-23 in its 83-55 loss to Becker Saturday night. John Sanchez led the Lynx with 16 points.
January 17, 2012
Lynx shoot to a third straight win, 75-62 over Daniel Webster
Lesley shot 12-26 from three-point range, hitting 8-14 in opening up a 10-point halftime lead in its 75-62 win over visiting Daniel Webster Tuesday night.
January 14, 2012
Kaufman's record effort leads Lynx to second straight NECC win
Mike Kaufman set a Lesley record with eight three-pointers, hitting 8-10 from downtown in the Lynx 59-52 win at Southern Vermont.
January 10, 2012
Itonyo, team defense lift Lynx in 64-50 win over Newbury
Senior Bryant Itonyo connected on 6-11 shooting from three-point range for 18 points in leading the Lynx to a 64-50 win over visiting Newbury.
January 7, 2012
Blazers zip past Lynx, 68-49
Kris Bennett shot 5-6 from the floor and led the Lynx with 12 points and seven rebounds in Lesley's 68-49 loss to Elms on Saturday.
December 28, 2011
Lesley Athletics 2011 Year in Review
With four teams competing in NCAA Tournament play and three others opening inaugural seasons as NCAA sports, here's a look at one of the most successful years in the history of the Lynx in our 2011 Year in Review.
December 13, 2011
Bennett dunk chosen as finalist for ECAC Play of the Week
Kris Bennett's two-handed, and-one facial has been chosen as a finalist for ECAC Play of the Week. Click inside to vote for Bennett! Voting ends Thursday at 8 a.m.
December 10, 2011
Pride snatch come-from-behind win in OT thriller
Lesley led 40-28 with under 13:00 to play, but Regis' defense fueled a comeback in its 56-54 victory. John Sanchez led all scorers with 15 points.
December 6, 2011
Sharp shooting powers Nighthawks past Sanchez, Lynx
In spite of a game-high 19 points from senior guard John Sanchez, Lesley fell 67-58 in its NECC opener at Newbury, which shot a scorching 42 percent from three-point range.
December 5, 2011
Sanchez, Lynx roll past Naz, 66-58
Lesley used an 8-0 game-opening run in earning a 66-58 win over visiting Eastern Nazarene in non-conference men’s basketball action on Monday. John Sanchez led all players with 24 points on a perfect 10-10 shooting at the line.
December 3, 2011
Lynx Fall To No. 9 MIT
The Lynx fell to No. 9 MIT Saturday afternoon, as four Engineers scored double figures in the 92-52 non-conference loss.
November 29, 2011
Lynx host local rival Tufts tonight at 8
Tuesday's game matches a pair of 2-1 teams coming off in-season tournament championships as local foe Tufts University visits BB&N at 8 p.m.
November 29, 2011
Tufts outlasts Lesley in intercity shootout
The Jumbos hit seven first-half three-pointers and overcame seven second-half threes from the Lynx as Lesley's comeback fell short in an 87-75 loss to Tufts. Matt Gibson shot 3-4 from distance for Lesley.
November 19, 2011
Lynx outshoot Canton, win New England College Tip-Off
Lesley's John Sanchez scored a game-high 21 points in the Lynx 66-53 victory over SUNY-Canton to win the New England College Tip-Off Tournament.
November 15, 2011
Late run bolts Mustangs past Lynx
All five starters for both teams finished in double figures, but Mount Ida used a late-second half run to sprint past the Lynx, 99-68, in both teams' season openers Tuesday night at Nicholas Athletics Center.
November 1, 2011
Sanchez tabbed as preseason All-America Honorable Mention, NECC Player of the Year by D-III News
Lesley senior point guard John Sanchez has been chosen as a Preseason All-American and named NECC Preseason Player of the Year by D-III News.
October 14, 2011
With season looming, Lynx realease 2011-12 schedule
With the practice season starting tomorrow, Lesley University announced its 2011-12 men's basketball schedule, another competitive slate featuring nationally-ranked and NCAA Tournament opponents.
