The Stonehill Skyhawks men's basketball team, known previously as the Stonehill Chieftains, represents Stonehill College in Easton, Massachusetts, United States. The Skyhawks currently compete in the Division I Northeast Conference on July 1, 2022. Due to the NCAA's policy on reclassifying programs, the Skyhawks will not be eligible to compete in the NCAA tournament or the NIT until the 2026–27 season.
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| University | Stonehill College | ||
| Head coach | Chris Kraus (12th season) | ||
| Conference | Northeast Conference | ||
| Location | Easton, Massachusetts | ||
| Arena | Merkert Gymnasium (capacity: 1,560) | ||
| Nickname | Skyhawks | ||
| Colors | Purple and white[1] | ||
| NCAA tournament Final Four | |||
| Division II: 2006, 2012 | |||
| NCAA tournament Elite Eight | |||
| Division II: 2006, 2012, 2016 | |||
| NCAA tournament Sweet Sixteen | |||
| Division II: 2006, 2012, 2016 | |||
| NCAA tournament round of 32 | |||
| Division II: 2010, 2011, 2016 | |||
| NCAA tournament appearances | |||
| Division II: 1971, 1973, 1980, 1981, 1982, 1989, 1998, 2006, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2015, 2016, 2020 | |||
| Conference tournament champions | |||
| NE-10: 1981, 1982, 1989, 2012 | |||
The team is currently led by 8th year head coach Chris Kraus and play their home games at Merkert Gymnasium.
Postseason results
editNCAA Division II Tournament results
editThe Skyhawks appeared in the NCAA Division II tournament fifteen times. Their combined record was 14–14.
| Year | Round | Opponent | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1971 | Regional semifinals | Central Connecticut State | L 99–111 |
| 1973 | Regional First round | Bridgeport | L 74–77 |
| 1980 | Regional semifinals | South Dakota State | L 51–74 |
| 1981 | Regional semifinals | Sacred Heart | L 86–89 |
| 1982 | Regional semifinals | Southern Connecticut State | L 61–76 |
| 1989 | Regional semifinals | Bridgeport | L 127–132OT |
| 1998 | Regional semifinals Regional finals |
New Hampshire College Saint Rose |
W 78–67OT L 87–97 |
| 2006 | Regional First round Regional semifinals Regional finals Elite Eight Final Four |
Bloomfield Adelphi UMass Lowell Tarleton State Winona State |
W 96–77 W 69–54 W 89–80 W 69–59 L 73–83 |
| 2009 | Regional First round | Assumption | L 49–61 |
| 2010 | Regional First round Regional semifinals |
Felician Philadelphia |
W 75–52 L 69–71 |
| 2011 | Regional First round Regional semifinals |
Adelphi Bloomfield |
W 73–64 L 66–79 |
| 2012 | Regional First round Regional semifinals Regional finals Elite Eight Final Four |
District of Columbia Adelphi Bloomfield West Liberty Western Washington |
W 65–61 W 68–58 W 75–70 W 91–90 L 66–71 |
| 2015 | Regional First round | Southern New Hampshire | L 59–71 |
| 2016 | Regional First round Regional semifinals Regional finals Elite Eight |
Bentley Southern New Hampshire Saint Anselm West Liberty |
W 78–62 W 75–74 W 82–76 L 74–75 |
| 2020 | Regional First round | Jefferson | Cancelled |
See also
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References
edit- ^ "Stonehill College Skyhawks". Retrieved September 17, 2022.
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