April 14, 2010
Noted author John Feinstein relates another great Div. III hoops story that happened at Williams
Washington Post sports columnist, Sporting News contributor and noted author John Feinstein made a trip to Salem, Virginia recently to take in the NCAA Men’s Division III Basketball Championship game between Wisconsin-Stevens Point and Williams.

April 3, 2010
Mike Maker and Blake Schultz share national honors
Head coach Mike Maker and senipr Blake Schultz are sharing national honors from The Basketball Times with Guilford head coach Tom Palombo and standout center Tyler Sanborn.

April 2, 2010
Blake Schultz to be featured at Pittsfield's Hoop Club Scholarship Event April 29th
Williams senior captain Blake Schultz will be the featured speaker at the Pittsfield Hoop Club Scholarship event on April 29th recognizing outstanding student-athletes at the city's three high schools.

March 22, 2010
National Honors for Wang & Schultz -- D3Hoops.com All-Americans
The highest scoring Eph duo in a single season -- James Wang and Blake Schultz -- have received national recognition by being named to D3Hoops.com All-American Teams.

March 21, 2010
Togetherness, Determination and Passion
The 2009-10 Williams men's basketball team came up one win short of the NCAA title, but that does not mean they did not have an outstanding season.

March 20, 2010
Eph Game Notes vs. Wisconsin-Stevens Point in NCAA Championship Game and How to WATCH; 3/20 1:00 PM
Both Williams and Wisconsin-Stevens Point are both making their third appearance in the NCAA title tilt. Williams is 1-1 championship games, having lost to Wisconsin-Stevens Point in 2004. Wisconsin-Stevens Point is 2-0 in the championship contest.

March 20, 2010
Ephs fall to Wisconsin-Stevens Point 78-73 in NCAA title tilt
The Ephs made a few too many turnovers against Wisconsin-Stevens Point and fell in the NCAA title tilt 78-73 this afternoon n Salem, VA.

March 19, 2010
70% 2nd half shooting helps Ephs erase 8-point halftime deficit; down Guilford 97-88 to advance to title tilt
The Ephs used 70% shooting from the floor and beyond the arc in the second half to overcome an 8-point halftime deficit and down Guilford 97-88 to advance to tomorrow's NCAA title tilt.

March 19, 2010
Ephs vs. Guilford Game Notes/Live Stats and Webcast Links
The Ephs are making their fifth appearance in the national semifinals (all in Salem, VA) since NESCAC permitted NCAA postseason team competitions in 1993-94.

March 18, 2010
Blake Schultz named to 2010 State Farm Coaches Division III All-America First Team
Blake Schultz became the first Eph to be named to an All-American team since 2004, when he was named to the 2010 State Farm Coaches’ Division III All-America Team First Team.

March 18, 2010
No time for rest on day 2 in Salem
The Ephs did some community service, went to the Jostens lunch, practiced in the Salem Civic Center, and went back to the Civic Center for the Championship Banquet.

March 18, 2010
On the Road to the Final Four
The Ephs left campus under cloudless skies to head to Salem, VA for the men's basketball Final Four.

March 17, 2010
Joe Geoghegan and Blake Schultz named to 1st NABC Senior All-Star Game Rosters
Eph senior co-captains Joe Geoghegan and Blake Schultz have been named to the rosters for the first NABC Division III All-Star game to be played in Salem, VA on March 20th.

March 16, 2010
Williams Men's Basketball Reception March 19 in Roanoke
Please join Interim President Bill Wagner and his wife, Linda, at a reception for all members of the Williams family gathered in Roanoke in support of the Men's Basketball team.

March 16, 2010
Schultz, Wang, Maker receive top regional honors from D3hoops.com

March 14, 2010
Final Four Tickets on Sale at Williams Tuesday & Wednesday
Two-day packages for the NCAA Division III Men’s Basketball National Semifinals and Finals to be played in Salem, VA Friday, March 19 and Saturday, March 20 will be on sale at Williams Tuesday and Wednesday in the Lasell Gym Lobby (Spring St. entrance).

March 13, 2010
Ephs claim Regional title over Brandeis, 71-57, advance to Salem for Final Four
It was a fitting end to the career at Chandler Gymnasium for seven seniors tonight, as Williams men’s basketball defeated Brandeis 71-57 to advance to Final Four in Salem, Virginia next Friday. The team pushed its record to 29-1 on the season and its already record breaking in-season win streak to 20 games.

March 12, 2010
Ephs ride hot shooting to Elite 8, defeat SUNYIT 104-70
Williams men's basketball shot 60 percent from the field and 63 percent from three for the game en route to a 104-70 victory at home over SUNYIT in the Sweet 16. Williams now stands at 28-1 for the season; the team has won 19 straight games, which breaks the Ephs' all time record for consecutive in-season wins.

March 9, 2010
Blake Schultz Wins Prestigious Jostens Trophy
Williams senior forward and co-captain Blake Schultz has been named the winner of the prestigious Jostens Trophy for 2010. The national award recognizes playing ability, scholarship and community service. Schultz is the second Eph to win the award as Michael Nogelo '98 won the first award in 1998.

March 7, 2010
Ephs to host Men's NCAA Basketball Sectionals Friday & Saturday
Mike Maker's 27-1 Ephs will host SUNYIT (26-4), Rhode Island College (22-7) and Brandeis (21-6) this weekend, with the surviving team advancing to the Div. III Final Four in Salem, VA March 19 & 20. Williams will play SUNYIT and Rhode Island Coll will play Brandeis on Friday and the two winners will meet Saturday.

March 6, 2010
Ephs outpace UMF, 83-64, advance to third round of NCAAs
Blake Schultz, James Wang and Alex Rubin combined for 66 points in front of a packed Chandler Gymnasium to lead Williams men’s basketball past University of Maine-Farmington 83-64 in the second round of the NCAA tournament. The victory marked the team’s 18th straight win, which ties Williams’ all time record for consecutive in-season wins set in 2003-2004.

March 4, 2010
W-A-T-C-H the Ephs in NCAA Championship play this weekend in M/W Hoops & Wrestling
Three Eph teams will be competing in NCAA Championships and you can follow allof the action on the Internet.

March 3, 2010
Blake Schultz named NESCAC Player of the Year; Maker top coach; Wang, Whittington honored
HADLEY, MA — HADLEY, Mass. – Senior guard/forward Blake Schultz (Atherton, Calif.) of Williams has been chosen by the conference coaches as the NESCAC Player of the Year. Schultz helped the Ephs win the 2010 NESCAC Basketball Championship this past weekend, their fourth league crown.

March 2, 2010
Blake Schultz one of 10 Finalists for Jostens Trophy
Williams senior co-captain Blake Schultz has distinguished himself on and off the basketball court and his accomplishments have made him one of 10 finalists for the Jostens Trophy.

March 2, 2010
NCAA Men's Basketball Advance Ticket Sale/Webcast Info
Mike Maker's 26-1 Williams Ephs are the top seeded team in the region and will host an NCAA second round game on Saturday night at 7:00 PM in Chandler Gym -- advance sale and webcast info included.

March 2, 2010
Ephs enter NCAAs as No. 2 team in nation
Williams men’s basketball will head into the NCAA tournament as the No. 2 ranked team in the country following its 64-56 victory over Middlebury in the NESCAC championship on Sunday. The win marked the first NESCAC title since 2007 and the fourth overall for the Ephs, who stand at 26-1 on the season.

March 1, 2010
Ephs receive 1st round bye in NCAA Tourney -- host winner of Bridgewater State vs. Maine-Farmington Sat., Mar. 6
Mike Maker's 26-1 Ephs received a first round bye in the NCAA Tournament and will play at home for as long as they keep winning.

March 1, 2010
James Wang NESCAC Player of the Week for 4th time
Sophomore guard James Wang led the Ephs in scoring in all three NESCAC Tournament games and helped deliver the Ephs first NESCAC title since 2007.

February 28, 2010
Ephs hold off Middlebury 64-56, capture fourth NESCAC title
Second-ranked Williams men’s basketball claimed its fourth NESCAC title and its second in three years after the team defeated sixth-ranked Middlebury 64-56 in the NESCAC tournament finals this afternoon. The victory, which was the Ephs’ 17th in a row and pushed the team’s record to 26-1, earns the team an automatic bid to the NCAA tournament.

February 27, 2010
Ephs down Bates 71-48 in NESCAC semis, will face Middlebury in finals
Williams men’s basketball continued its run of dominating play against Bates this afternoon in the NESCAC semifinals, dropping the Bobcats 71-48 in Chandler Gymnasium. The Ephs, who are currently ranked No. 2 in the country, now stand at 25-1 on the season and have won 16 straight games.

February 22, 2010
Williams downs Middlebury 64-58 to win NESCAC title
Williams is hosting the NESCAC Men's Basketball Tournament Semifinals & Finals Saturday (2/27) and Sunday (2/28).

February 22, 2010
Ephs hold No. 2 ranking for fourth straight week
Williams men’s basketball stretched its run as the second-ranked team in the country to four weeks following its 77-62 defeat of Wesleyan in the quarterfinals of the NESCAC tournament on Saturday. The 24-1 Ephs sit behind 22-2 Washington University in the poll for the second consecutive week.

February 20, 2010
Ephs defeat Wesleyan 77-62 to advance to NESCAC semis
First-seeded Williams men’s basketball defeated eighth-seeded Wesleyan 77-62 tonight to advance to the semi-finals of the NESCAC tournament. Williams, the second-ranked team in the country, improved its record to 24-1 with the victory, which was also the team’s 15th straight. The Cardinals fell to 11-14 with the loss.

February 16, 2010
NESCAC Women's & Men's Basketball Quarterfinals Ticket and Webcast Info
Saturday, February 20th the Ephs will host a NESCAC Basketball Quarterfinals doubleheader with the women hosting Bates at 2:00 pm and the men playing Wesleyan at 4:00 pm.

February 16, 2010
Ephs remain No. 2 in country in latest poll
Williams men’s basketball held steady at no. 2 in the national D3Hoops.com poll this week following two double-digit victories over Amherst and Trinity. The Ephs clinched first in the NESCAC and their second consecutive Little Three title in their victory over Amherst.

February 13, 2010
Over and Back -- riding with the Ephs to the hoops doubleheader at Amherst
This season NESCAC decided to pair up its women's and men's basketball teams in doubleheaders on Friday and Saturday nights during league play, which put both teams in one bus for away contests.

February 13, 2010
Ephs subdue Trinity on road 83-66 for 14th straight victory
Second-ranked Williams men’s basketball has gone undefeated in the NESCAC regular season for the first time since the 2003-2004 season, as the Ephs dropped Trinity 83-66 on the road this afternoon to make their conference record 9-0 and their overall record 23-1.

February 12, 2010
Ephs down Jeffs 81-60 behind Schultz and Geoghegan, clinch 1st in NESCAC and Little 3 title
Led by the stellar efforts of co-captains Joe Geoghegan and Blake Schultz, second-ranked Williams men’s basketball dropped Amherst 81-60 on the road. The win seals the NESCAC regular season championship and a second straight Little Three title.

February 9, 2010
Ephs hold steady at No. 2 in country following perfect weekend
Williams men’s basketball held firm in the D3hoops.com national rankings this week, remaining second following consecutive defeats of Colby and Bowdoin this weekend. The Ephs are 21-1 on the season, sit atop the NESCAC standings with a 7-0 record, and have won 12 straight games.

February 6, 2010
Ephs roll to 97-54 Senior Day win over Bowdoin
Second-ranked Williams men’s basketball dominated Bowdoin on Senior Day, claiming a 97-54 victory behind 59% shooting from the field, 37% field goal percentage defense, and 26 points from senior co-captain Blake Schultz.

February 5, 2010
Ephs overpower Colby, claim control of NESCAC with 82-58 victory
Second-ranked Williams men’s basketball triumphed over conference co-leader Colby 82-58 tonight to seize control of the NESCAC. The Ephs are now 20-1 on the season and first in the NESCAC with a 6-0 record.

February 1, 2010
Ephs jump from No. 4 to No. 2 in national rankings
Williams men’s basketball continues to receive national recognition, as the team moved up from fourth to second in the D3Hoops.com national rankings this week on the heels of the team’s 79-64 victory over then-eighth-ranked Middlebury.

January 30, 2010
Ephs shoot down Middlebury 79-64 for fifth straight road win, 10th straight overall
Williams men’s basketball validated its no. 4 national ranking on Saturday, dropping eighth-ranked Middlebury 79-64 on the road today to go to 18-1 on the season and 5-0 in the NESCAC; the team has won 10 straight overall and five straight on the road.

January 26, 2010
WATCH and Hear the Ephs on the Internet 1/29 thru 1/31
M/W Basketball, M/W Ice Hockey, M/W Swimming & Diving and Wrestling on the Web this weekend.

January 26, 2010
Ephs thump Hamilton 96-61, push win streak to nine games
Williams men’s basketball scored over its season average on the road for the first time tonight, dropping Hamilton 96-61 in Clinton, NY. The fourth-ranked Ephs are now 18-1 following the victory, its ninth straight and fourth straight away from home.

January 26, 2010
Ephs continue to climb in national poll, up to No. 4 in country
Williams men’s basketball has risen from no. 5 to no. 4 in the D3Hoops.com national rankings following a close win last Tuesday against New Paltz and double digit victories against Wesleyan and Conn. College last weekend.

January 23, 2010
Ephs drop Conn. College 69-57 to stay undefeated in NESCAC
Williams men’s basketball dropped Conn. College 69-57 tonight in New London. The victory gave the Ephs a 17-1 overall record. The 17 wins equal Williams’ victories from all of last season, when the Ephs went 17-9 in head coach Mike Maker's first year at the helm.

January 22, 2010
Ephs upend Wesleyan 79-63 for seventh straight win
Williams men’s basketball increased its win streak to seven games, dropping NESCAC and Little Three rival Wesleyan 79-63 in Middletown. Four Ephs scored in double figures in the victory. The Ephs are now 16-1 overall, 3-0 in the NESCAC, and 3-0 in the Little Three.

January 20, 2010
Ephs survive scare at New Paltz, claim 70-68 victory
Fifth-ranked Williams College men’s basketball pulled out a 70-68 victory against New Paltz tonight in the game’s final seconds. James Wang scored 16 points and hit two free throws with 11 seconds remaining to give the Ephs a 69-68 lead and, ultimately, the victory, as New Paltz could not counter as the game ended.

January 19, 2010
Blake Schultz named NESCAC Player of the Week

January 19, 2010
Ephs move up two more spots in national rankings to fifth
Williams men’s basketball moved up from no. 7 to no. 5 in the country this week on the heels of a perfect opening weekend to NESCAC play. The Ephs jumped over St. Thomas and UW-Whitewater to claim its highest ranking of the season.

January 16, 2010
Ephs down Bates, 92-62, for fifth straight win
7th-ranked Williams men's basketball picked up where it left off the night before, riding a 61% shooting effort from the field (60% from three) and 35% field-goal percentage defense to a 92-62 victory over Bates. The Ephs are now 14-1 on the year and 2-0 in the NESCAC.

January 15, 2010
Ephs featured on www.d3hoops.com
Mike Maker's 12-1 Ephs, ranked 7th nationally, are featured on www.d3hoops.com.

January 15, 2010
Ephs win conference opener over Tufts, 91-55
WILLIAMSTOWN, MA -- 7th-ranked Williams men’s basketball defeated Tufts, 91-55, in its NESCAC opener to push its winning streak to four games. Co-captain Blake Schultz led the way for the Ephs with 26 points on 11-16 shooting from the field; Harlan Dodson was the only other Eph in double figures, scoring 11 on 4-5 shooting, and co-captain Joe Geoghegan added 9 points and 7 rebounds on the game.

January 12, 2010
Ephs Move Up Four Spots in Rankings to No. 7
Williams men’s basketball jumped four spots, from no. 11 to no. 7, in this week’s D3Hoops.com rankings, following its defeat of archrival Amherst on Saturday. Amherst fell from no. 9 to no. 13, while fellow NESCAC member Middlebury dropped from no. 7 to no. 10 after falling to Colby-Sawyer last Thursday.

January 12, 2010
Wang selected as NESCAC Player of the Week

January 9, 2010
No. 11 Ephs Upset No. 9 Amherst, 72-69
No. 11 Williams men’s basketball edged out no. 9 Amherst, 72-69, for the first time in six tries on Williams’ home floor. The victory gives the Ephs a 113-87 advantage in the all time series; Williams is now 12-1 on the season.

January 6, 2010
Ephs Ranked No. 11 in Country
Williams men's basketball dropped one spot in the national D3Hoops.com rankings to No. 11 following its loss to Randolph Macon, who is now ranked No. 1, last Wednesday. The Ephs now await a 4 p.m. Saturday game with No. 9 Amherst.

January 4, 2010
Ephs Edge Colby-Sawyer, 101-88, Win Purple and Gold Invitational
In a display of offensive firepower, Williams men’s basketball outgunned Colby-Sawyer, 101-88, to win the Purple and Gold Invitational title and move to 11-1 on the season.

January 3, 2010
Ephs drop Southern Maine in Purple and Gold Opener, 93-59
No. 10 Williams men’s basketball rebounded from last week’s tough loss to No. 4 Randolph Macon beat Southern Maine handily, 93-59, in the opening game of the Purple and Gold Invitational.

December 30, 2009
Ephs Suffer First Defeat of Season, 79-74, to No. 4 Randolph Macon
Williams men's basketball suffered its first loss of the season tonight, falling to No. 4 Randolph Macon in the final of the Yellow Jacket's Christmas Classic, 79-74. The loss drops the No. 10 Ephs to 9-1.

December 29, 2009
Men's Basketball Defeats Elmira, 85-64
Despite a 17-day lay off, Williams men’s basketball continued its hot start, dropping Elmira 85-64 in the opening game of the Randolph Macon Christmas to go to 9-0 on the season.

December 16, 2009
Ephs leap 8 places in national poll now ranked 12th
Mike Maker's Ephs liked being ranked last week so much they improved 8 more places this week and are now 12th, one spot ahead of arch rival Amherst.

December 12, 2009
Ephs Stay Undefeated, Overcome Springfield, 85-61
Williams men’s basketball picked up another victory tonight, defeating the Springfield Pride, 85-61, on the strength of good defense throughout and a phenomenal offensive display in the second half.

December 9, 2009
Ephs climb to 20th in D3hoops.com national poll
Mike Maker's Williams men's basketball team improved to 7-0 with an 88-50 win over Framingham State hours after being ranked 20th in the D3hoops.com national poll.

December 8, 2009
Men's Basketball Drops Framingham State, 88-50, Remain Unbeaten through Seven Games
On the day that men’s basketball climbed to a #20 ranking in the country in Div. III, the team stretched its win streak to seven tonight against Framingham State, 88-50. It marked the fifth consecutive game that the Ephs had beat their opponents by more than 20 points.

December 7, 2009
Blake Schultz NESCAC & ECAC-New England Player of the Week

December 5, 2009
Ephs stay hot, defeat Vassar 111-74
Co-captain Blake Schultz scored a career-high 34 points on 11-13 shooting and 16 other Ephs scored as men’s basketball continued its torrid start to the season with a 111-74 win over Vassar.

December 1, 2009
Men's basketball rolls to fifth straight win against Salem State, 100-71
Senior guard and co-captain Blake Schultz led the Ephs to the win, scoring 27 points and picking up his 1,000th career point six minutes into the game. The team led by only nine at the break before catching fire, scoring 66 second-half points en route to the 100-71 victory.

November 30, 2009
Former Eph Hoops Coach Al Shaw passes away at age 102
Al Shaw passed away Sunday evening after suffering a stroke on Wednesday. Shaw coached Williams basketball for 24 years and he once fashioned a 19-game win streak vs. archrival Amherst.

November 30, 2009
James Wang Named Co-NESCAC Player of the Week

November 29, 2009
Men's Basketball Downs MCLA, 83-62
After a tough first half, Williams men’s basketball were able to defeat the MCLA Trailblazers 83-62. It was the team’s first away game of the season; the victory put the Ephs at 4-0.

November 24, 2009
Ephs Improve to 3-0 With 106-91 Win Over Wesleyan
Senior captain Blake Schultz scored 32 points, sophomore guard James Wang netted 29, junior forward Harlan Dodson had 20 and junior center Troy Whittington tallied 19 to lead the Ephs to their third straight win.

November 21, 2009
Williams Squeaks By Cortland State, 72-68, Wins Williams Invitational
Williams led by as many as 16 in the game, but Cortland State fought back to eventually take the lead with four minutes left before the Ephs pulled out the win. Senior co-captain Blake Schultz was named tournament MVP.

November 20, 2009
Men's Basketball Wins Season Opener, 98-74
In front of a packed gym, the Ephs defeated the Southern Vermont Mountaineers 98-74 to advance to the final of the Williams Invitational against Cortland State.

November 16, 2009
Men's Basketball Season Outlook
Last season, Williams men’s basketball had a good deal of success in head coach Mike Maker’s first season at the helm, going 17-9. However, Maker’s team isn’t necessarily thinking about more wins as it heads into the 2009-2010 campaign.

September 15, 2009
Jim Frew, Dave Paulsen, 2003 NCAA Champs & Dick Quinn named to New England Basketball Hall of Fame
Three more Ephs and one more Eph team have been named to the New England Basketball Hall of Fame with the inclusion of Jim Frew '99, Dave Paulsen '87, the 2003 NCAA Champions and SID Dick Quinn in this year's class. Eight Ephs and two Eph teams are now enshrined.

August 5, 2009
Kevin Snyder '09 begins college coaching career at William and Mary
Eph standout Kevin Snyder will begin his college basketball coaching career as the Director of Operations at William and Mary.

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W-A-T-C-H and H-E-A-R the Ephs on the Internet Feb. 19-21
M/W Basketball, M/W Ice Hockey and the NESCAC Women's Swimming & Diving Championships are available on the Internet this weekend. Some events are pay per view.

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Pointers thwart Ephs' title hopes, 78-73
SALEM, Va. --- The University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point won the NCAA Division III Men’s Basketball National Championship for the third time in seven years as the Pointers outlasted Williams College, 78-73, on Saturday in the Salem Civic Center.

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Ephs rally to defeat Guilford, 97-88; will play for national title tomorrow
SALEM, VA — Senior Blake Schultz scored 25 points Friday night to lead the Williams College men's basketball team past Guilford College, 97-88, in a national semifinal game played at the Salem Civic Center.