Pissis Posts 30 Points to Bring ‘Cats Back in Win Column Over Binghamton

Photo by: Meg Rice

Pissis’ 30 points serves as his UNH career-high

DURHAM, N.H  –  The University of New Hampshire men's basketball team defeated Binghamton, 79-72 on Saturday afternoon from Lundholm Gymnasium.
 

Junior guard Sami Pissis (Paris, France) scored his UNH career-high of 30 points and recorded three rebounds for the Wildcats. Junior guard Anthony McComb III (Dayton, Ohio) added 13 points for the 'Cats.
 

The Wildcats improve to 3-15 (1-2 AE). 

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Score: UNH 79, Binghamton 72

Records:  UNH (3-15, 1-2 AE), Binghamton (9-9, 1-2 AE)

Men's Basketball Gold Caps Rio Olympic Games For Team USA

RIO DE JANEIRO – Kevin Durant made sure Team USA put an exclamation point on the Rio 2016 Olympic Games.

He scored 30 points as the United States won the gold medal in men’s basketball Sunday, routing Serbia 96-66 after leading by as many as 41 points.

For the first time in history, the United States won both the first gold medal (shooter Ginny Thrasher in women’s 10-meter air rifle) and the last at an Olympic Games in summer competition.

Good shooting played a part in the bookend gold medals. Durant scored 24 points in the first half on 64 percent shooting and in the second quarter he outscored Serbia all by himself 18-14 with seven baskets, including four 3-pointers.

Team USA has now won 25 straight games in Olympic competition dating back to the bronze-medal

Leissner Notches 28 points, 10 boards but Men’s Hoops Fell to Vermont, 63-56, in AE Semis

BURLINGTON, Vt. – Sophomore Tanner Leissner (Converse, Texas) finished with 28 points and 10 rebounds as the University of New Hampshire men's basketball team fell to the University of Vermont, 63-56, in the America East Playoffs semifinals, Monday night at Patrick Gymnasium.

The Wildcats' season ends with an overall record of 19-12, matching the program's single season wins record, and a conference record of 11-5. Vermont moves on to the title game against Stony Brook University next weekend. The Wildcats played in the semifinals in back-to-back seasons.

HIGHLIGHTS

• Leissner totaled his sixth double-double of the season on 12 of 25 shooting.
• Junior Jaleen Smith (Freeport, Texas) finished with 14 points, seven rebounds and seven assists.
• Leissner scored 22 in the final frame on 9 of 14 shooting from the field.

HOW IT HAPPENED
In the second frame, Leissner began the scoring with the first seven points for UNH to reduce the

Bramanti, Smith, Armstrong Named 2015-16 Men’s Basketball Captains

DURHAM, N.H. – Head coach Bill Herrion of the University of New Hampshire men's basketball team has announced juniors Joe Bramanti (Andover, Mass.), Jaleen Smith (Freeport, Texas) and Jacoby Armstrong (Sachse, Texas) as tri-captains for the 2015-16 season.

"We are excited to have Joe, Jaleen and Jacoby as our three captains this year," said Herrion. "All three of those players have veteran experience at UNH with many minutes. Great leadership is the most important quality we wanted in our captains this year as we enter this new season."

Bramanti returns as captain, after fulfilling the role last season. The guard started in 19 of 25 games played, averaging 4.5 points, 3.3 rebounds and 2.4 assists per game. Following the season, he was named to the America East All-Defensive Team and the National Association of Basketball Coaches Honors Court, recognizing men's collegiate basketball student-athletes who excelled in the classroom during the season.

Smith earns his first bid as captain for the program following a stellar 2014-15 season. The guard earned America East All-Championship Team honors following his play during the conference postseason. Throughout 32 games played, he ranked second on the team in points at 10.7 per game, led the Wildcats with 2.8 assists per game and recorded the highest free throw percentage on the squad, 80.5 percent. On the defensive end, he notched 43 steals to pace the team and ranked second in rebounds at 5.2 a game.

Armstrong earns captaincy after ranking third in points per game last season (9.9). He started in 26 of 32 games played and finished with 4.1 rebounds per game and 16 blocks. The forward led the team with a 51.5 percent (124 of 241) mark from the field. He was named to the America East All-Conference Third Team following the regular season, one of five Wildcats to receive postseason awards.

New Hampshire opens its season at Lundholm Gymnasium on Friday, Nov. 13 (7:30 p.m.) against Lyndon State College. The Wildcats are coming off a 19-win season that pushed them to the America East Semifinals and the CollegeInsider.com Tournament. For tickets this season, call the box office at 603-862-4000 ext. 5 or click HERE.

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