https://www.d3hoops.com en-us https://www.d3hoops.com/seasons/men/2022-23/contrib/202302242qbmjv ITHACA, N.Y. - Graduate student Dom Black scored 14 points with nine rebounds, seven assists, three steals, and three blocked shots - all team-highs - and the Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute (RPI) men's basketball team allowed only 44 points in defeating Ithaca College 49-44 in the Liberty League Tournament Semifinals at Ben Light Gymnasium. Fri, 24 Feb 2023 05:00:00 GMT https://www.d3hoops.com/seasons/men/2022-23/contrib/202302242qbmjv https://www.d3hoops.com/seasons/men/2022-23/contrib/20230221omb0py TROY, N.Y. – Trailing at the half, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute (RPI) men's basketball team turned up the offense in the second half by hitting eight threes in the second half en route to a 72-54 victory over the Skidmore Thoroughbreds at East Campus Arena Tuesday night in the first round of the Liberty League Tournament. Tue, 21 Feb 2023 05:00:00 GMT https://www.d3hoops.com/seasons/men/2022-23/contrib/20230221omb0py https://www.d3hoops.com/seasons/men/2022-23/contrib/20230220z6i0gd TROY, N.Y. - For the second consecutive season, the RPI men's basketball team will host Skidmore College in a Liberty League Tournament game at East Campus Arena. Mon, 20 Feb 2023 05:00:00 GMT https://www.d3hoops.com/seasons/men/2022-23/contrib/20230220z6i0gd https://www.d3hoops.com/playoffs/men/2022/rpi-engineers-calmly-emerge-from-storm It's been a turbulent year-plus for the RPI men's basketball program, who weren't even allowed to play indoors during the 2020-21 academic year, let alone play games. But they've moved on, calm and collected, into the Sweet 16. Ryan Scott has more. Tue, 08 Mar 2022 05:00:00 GMT https://www.d3hoops.com/playoffs/men/2022/rpi-engineers-calmly-emerge-from-storm https://www.d3hoops.com/seasons/men/2021-22/contrib/202202185msr4j ROCHESTER, N.Y. - Senior Dom Black scored 23 points on 8 of 9 shooting and Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute (RPI) outscored Rochester Institute of Technology (RIT) by 21 points in the second half on its way to a 74-53 victory to clinch the regular season title in the Liberty League. Fri, 18 Feb 2022 05:00:00 GMT https://www.d3hoops.com/seasons/men/2021-22/contrib/202202185msr4j https://www.d3hoops.com/hoopsville/archives/2021-22/dec12 For some programs, the start to the 2021-22 season has been better than expected. For others, it has been recording breaking. On Sunday's edition of Hoopsville, we chat with Heidelberg and RPI men's basketball programs along with York (Pa.) and No. 7 Trine women's basketball teams. Watch the show On Demand! Sun, 12 Dec 2021 05:00:00 GMT https://www.d3hoops.com/hoopsville/archives/2021-22/dec12 https://www.d3hoops.com/seasons/men/2019-20/contrib/20200306qmkqz8 MEDFORD, Mass. - Sophomore Mason Memmelaar scored on a layup with 23 seconds left and the Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute (RPI) men's basketball denied New England College's game-winning attempts to overcome a 16-point, second half deficit and defeat the Pilgrims 58-57 in an NCAA Tournament First Round contest at Tufts University. The Engineers improve to 24-4. Fri, 06 Mar 2020 05:00:00 GMT https://www.d3hoops.com/seasons/men/2019-20/contrib/20200306qmkqz8 https://www.d3hoops.com/notables/2020/02/mbb-top25-week12 WPI drops out of the Top 25 and is replaced by a team with a fairly similar set of initials, but which has never been in the D3hoops.com Top 25 before today. Welcome to the poll, Engineers! Mon, 24 Feb 2020 05:00:00 GMT https://www.d3hoops.com/notables/2020/02/mbb-top25-week12 https://www.d3hoops.com/notables/2020/02/wrapup-men-0208 RPI ran its run to 18 in a row, while No. 3 Randolph-Macon survived in overtime and Amherst got some key pieces back in Saturday's Division III men's basketball action. Sat, 08 Feb 2020 05:00:00 GMT https://www.d3hoops.com/notables/2020/02/wrapup-men-0208 https://www.d3hoops.com/seasons/men/2019-20/contrib/20200208ebr2xr TROY, N.Y. - Junior Patrick Mahoney scored 27 points and the Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute (RPI) men's basketball team outscored Vassar College 39-16 in the second half on its way to a 61-49 win in a Liberty League contest at East Campus Arena. The victory was the 18th straight for the Engineers, which tied the school record originally established in 1990-91. Sat, 08 Feb 2020 05:00:00 GMT https://www.d3hoops.com/seasons/men/2019-20/contrib/20200208ebr2xr https://www.d3hoops.com/hoopsville/archives/2019-20/marathon Time for the annual Hoopsville Marathon! For over TEN hours on Thursday, coaches, administrators, fans and others from around Division III basketball joined Dave on the show. Even the Division III VP and both national committee chairs. Watch Hoopsville On Demand or listen to the podcasts here. Thu, 30 Jan 2020 05:00:00 GMT https://www.d3hoops.com/hoopsville/archives/2019-20/marathon https://www.d3hoops.com/seasons/men/2014-15/contrib/20150221lc5hht POUGHKEEPSIE, N.Y. – Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute (RPI) hit five free throws and forced a pair of turnovers in the final two minutes and the Engineers held on to top Vassar College, 52-47, on Friday evening. RPI finished 7 from 23 from three-point range, led by four triples from senior Josh Dugas, who tallied a game-high 17 points. Fri, 20 Feb 2015 05:00:00 GMT https://www.d3hoops.com/seasons/men/2014-15/contrib/20150221lc5hht https://www.d3hoops.com/seasons/men/2014-15/contrib/20150217t4reb6 TROY, N.Y. - Despite a late comeback by the Engineers, the Rensselaer Polytechnic Instute (RPI) men's basketball team fell to Clarkson University, 59-57, in Liberty League action on Saturday afternoon at East Campus Arena. With the loss, RPI drops to 6-17 overall, with a 3-11 mark in league play. Second place Clarkson improves to 11-3 in conference and 18-8 overall. Sat, 14 Feb 2015 05:00:00 GMT https://www.d3hoops.com/seasons/men/2014-15/contrib/20150217t4reb6 https://www.d3hoops.com/seasons/men/2014-15/contrib/20150117q6ns41 CANTON, N.Y. - The Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute (RPI) men's basketball team earned a 67-62 win at St. Lawrence University, holding off the Saints behind senior Josh Dugas' 15 points for a Liberty League win on Saturday afternoon. Sat, 17 Jan 2015 05:00:00 GMT https://www.d3hoops.com/seasons/men/2014-15/contrib/20150117q6ns41 https://www.d3hoops.com/seasons/men/2014-15/contrib/20150113uknfho ANNANDALE-ON-HUDSON, N.Y. – Junior Chase Almond (South Kingstown, RI) scored 21 points on 9-of-11 shooting and the Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute men's basketball team led from start to finish in a 67-54 victory over Bard College in a Liberty League game on Tuesday night. Tue, 13 Jan 2015 05:00:00 GMT https://www.d3hoops.com/seasons/men/2014-15/contrib/20150113uknfho https://www.d3hoops.com/seasons/men/2014-15/contrib/20150112h8r0yz TROY, N.Y. -- Erik Sanders led all players with 18 points to lead Skidmore to a 59-40 win over Renssealer Polytechnic Institute (RPI) in Liberty League men's basketball action on Saturday afternoon at East Campus Arena. With the loss, the Engineers fall to 3-10 overall and 0-4 in league action, while the Thoroughbreds improve to 7-5, with a 4-0 conference slate. Sat, 10 Jan 2015 05:00:00 GMT https://www.d3hoops.com/seasons/men/2014-15/contrib/20150112h8r0yz https://www.d3hoops.com/seasons/men/2014-15/contrib/20150109nc6set TROY, N.Y. - Union College put three players into double figures in points and Ryan Whelpley had a game-high 16 rebounds for the Dutchmen, who defeated Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute (RPI), 70-47, in a Liberty League contest at East Campus Arena. Union, which shot 45.9% from the floor while holding the Engineers to 28.1%, improve to 8-4 overall and 2-1 in the league. RPI falls to 3-9 and 0-3. Fri, 09 Jan 2015 05:00:00 GMT https://www.d3hoops.com/seasons/men/2014-15/contrib/20150109nc6set https://www.d3hoops.com/notables/2014/08/gilbride-moves-south-to-RPI Mark Gilbride is moving 200 miles south but staying in the Liberty League as the Clarkson coach takes over at RPI. Thu, 21 Aug 2014 04:00:00 GMT https://www.d3hoops.com/notables/2014/08/gilbride-moves-south-to-RPI https://www.d3hoops.com/seasons/men/2014-15/contrib/20140821e8qak5 TROY, N.Y. - Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute (RPI) Director of Athletics Jim Knowlton has announced the appointment of Mark Gilbride to the position of head men's basketball coach. Gilbride joins the Rensselaer staff from Clarkson University, where he has served as the head men's basketball coach for the past five years. He replaces Mike Griffin, who retired from RPI after 30 years of leading the program. Thu, 21 Aug 2014 04:00:00 GMT https://www.d3hoops.com/seasons/men/2014-15/contrib/20140821e8qak5 https://www.d3hoops.com/notables/2014/05/griffin-retires-from-rpi Mike Griffin, who coached RPI men's basketball for 29 years and has spent 38 years as a college basketball head coach, is retiring. Sat, 10 May 2014 04:00:00 GMT https://www.d3hoops.com/notables/2014/05/griffin-retires-from-rpi https://www.d3hoops.com/seasons/men/2011-12/contrib/20120131pugkb5 TROY, N.Y. – The Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute (RPI) men’s basketball team saw 12 players record points, including three in double-figures, as the Engineers defeated Bard, 93-83 in Liberty League action at East Campus Arena. RPI moves to 9-10 on the season with a 6-5 conference mark, while the Raptors slip to 3-14 and 1-8 in the league. Tue, 31 Jan 2012 05:00:00 GMT https://www.d3hoops.com/seasons/men/2011-12/contrib/20120131pugkb5 https://www.d3hoops.com/seasons/men/2011-12/contrib/20120103t2n5ys TROY, N.Y. – Senior Ryan Sharry connected on 19 of 23 field goal attempts and scored a career-high 41 points to lead Middlebury College to a 123-111 victory over Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute (RPI) in a non-league men’s basketball game at East Campus Arena. Tue, 03 Jan 2012 05:00:00 GMT https://www.d3hoops.com/seasons/men/2011-12/contrib/20120103t2n5ys https://www.d3hoops.com/seasons/men/2010-11/contrib/20110215itxs0j TROY, N.Y. – The Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute (RPI) men’s basketball team went on a 25-7 run over an eight minute span in the second half to turn a seven-point lead into a 26-point advantage on its way to defeating Vassar College, 70-50, in a Liberty League contest at the East Campus Arena. With the victory the Engineers are now 15-7 overall and 9-3 in the league and clinch a place in the Liberty League Tournament. The Brewers fall to 3-20 and 1-11. Tue, 15 Feb 2011 05:00:00 GMT https://www.d3hoops.com/seasons/men/2010-11/contrib/20110215itxs0j https://www.d3hoops.com/seasons/men/2010-11/contrib/20110212514psg TROY, N.Y. – Behind double-digit efforts from three players, the Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute (RPI) men’s basketball team defeated Union College, 74-66 in Liberty League action on Saturday. With the win – the team’s fourth straight – the Engineers move to 14-7 on the season and 8-3 in conference play. The Dutchmen drop to 10-13 overall with a 2-10 Liberty League record. Sat, 12 Feb 2011 05:00:00 GMT https://www.d3hoops.com/seasons/men/2010-11/contrib/20110212514psg https://www.d3hoops.com/seasons/men/2010-11/contrib/2011021105w1sj TROY, N.Y. – Senior guard Travis Jones scored a game-best 16 points, including 12 from beyond the arc, to lead the Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute (RPI) men’s basketball team to a narrow 65-63 victory over Skidmore College in Liberty League action at East Campus Arena. With the win, the Engineers move to 13-7 with a 7-3 conference mark. The Thoroughbreds slip to 13-9 overall and 7-4 in Liberty League play. Fri, 11 Feb 2011 05:00:00 GMT https://www.d3hoops.com/seasons/men/2010-11/contrib/2011021105w1sj https://www.d3hoops.com/seasons/men/2010-11/contrib/20110122qig6mn TROY, N.Y. – Powered by a 25-point effort from sophomore Stefan Thompson, the Hobart College men’s basketball team defeated Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute (RPI), 83-75, in Liberty League action on Saturday. The Statesmen improve to 13-3 with the victory and remain undefeated in conference play with a 5-0 mark. The Engineers slip to 9-6 on the season and 3-2 in the Liberty League. Sat, 22 Jan 2011 05:00:00 GMT https://www.d3hoops.com/seasons/men/2010-11/contrib/20110122qig6mn https://www.d3hoops.com/seasons/men/2010-11/contrib/201101211jjydr TROY, N.Y. – Junior Pat Sullivan posted a game-best 24 points, including a 4 for 4 effort from three-point range to help Hamilton College to a 73-66 victory over Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute (RPI) in Liberty League action on Friday. With the win, the Continentals improve to 8-5 overall and 2-2 in the conference. The Engineers shoulder their first league loss and are now 9-5 with a 3-1 Liberty League mark. Fri, 21 Jan 2011 05:00:00 GMT https://www.d3hoops.com/seasons/men/2010-11/contrib/201101211jjydr https://www.d3hoops.com/seasons/men/2010-11/contrib/20110115akgrhp TROY, N.Y. – Led by 14-point efforts from seniors Travis Jones and DJ Blakemore, the Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute (RPI) men’s basketball team defeated Clarkson University, 66-60 in Liberty League action at East Campus Arena. With the victory, the Engineers move to 8-4 overall with a 2-0 mark in conference action. The Knights slip to 8-5 on the season and 0-2 in the Liberty League. Sat, 15 Jan 2011 05:00:00 GMT https://www.d3hoops.com/seasons/men/2010-11/contrib/20110115akgrhp https://www.d3hoops.com/seasons/men/2010-11/contrib/20110114oidq6n TROY, N.Y. – The Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute (RPI) men’s basketball team hit 17 three-point shots and made 48% of its baskets from the field overall in defeating St. Lawrence University, 85-52, in the Liberty League opener for both teams. Fri, 14 Jan 2011 05:00:00 GMT https://www.d3hoops.com/seasons/men/2010-11/contrib/20110114oidq6n https://www.d3hoops.com/seasons/men/2010-11/contrib/20101213vfn03r ALBANY, N.Y. – Senior Jeremy Bull’s pick-off and ensuing layup with 23 seconds left gave the Engineers a two-point lead and the Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute (RPI) men’s basketball team held on for a 69-67 victory over New Jersey City University in non-conference action at the Times Union Center. With the win, RPI moves to 6-2 on the season, while the Gothic Knights drop to 3-5 overall. Mon, 13 Dec 2010 05:00:00 GMT https://www.d3hoops.com/seasons/men/2010-11/contrib/20101213vfn03r