http://godiplomats.com en-us en-us http://godiplomats.com/sports/m-baskbl/2012-13/releases/20130429hlashi Sheena Crawley and Hayk Gyokchyan received the highest honors given to Franklin & Marshall senior athletes at the annual awards luncheon on Monday. Crawley won the Karvasales Outstanding Senior Athlete Award, while Gyokchyan was honored with the Garrigues Outstanding Senior Athlete Award. The Garrigues and Karvasales awards are given to the male and female senior athletes that display cumulative outstanding athletic and academic achievements over a four-year period. Mon, 29 Apr 2013 04:00:00 GMT http://godiplomats.com/sports/m-baskbl/2012-13/releases/20130429hlashi 2013-04-29T04:00:00Z http://godiplomats.com/sports/m-baskbl/2012-13/releases/20130321vcqrto Hayk Gyokchyan was named to the 2013 National Association of Basketball Coaches (NABC) Division III All-America Third Team announced today. The team is selected and voted on by member coaches of the National Association of Basketball Coaches. The honor marks the 25th time and fourth straight year a member of F&M's basketball team has received All-America recognition. Thu, 21 Mar 2013 04:00:00 GMT http://godiplomats.com/sports/m-baskbl/2012-13/releases/20130321vcqrto 2013-03-21T04:00:00Z http://godiplomats.com/sports/m-baskbl/2012-13/releases/201303186tbkg5 Hayk Gyokchyan was named to the National Basketball Coaches Association (NABC) Middle Atlantic All-Region First Team announced Monday. The honor is the third postseason award for Gyokchyan. He was named to the D3hoops.com Middle Atlantic Region Second Team, Centennial Conference (CC) Player of the Year and earned a spot on the All-CC First Team. Mon, 18 Mar 2013 04:00:00 GMT http://godiplomats.com/sports/m-baskbl/2012-13/releases/201303186tbkg5 2013-03-18T04:00:00Z http://godiplomats.com/sports/m-baskbl/2012-13/releases/20130314i5ml19 Five former players were named to the Middle Atlantic Conference (MAC) Men’s Basketball Century Team. Donnie Marsh ’79, Dennis Westley ’81, Chris Finch ’92, Terry Scott ’88 and Will Lasky ’93 all received the honor. F&M competed in the MAC until 1993, winning 11 conference championships. The Century Teams was selected from an online vote combined with the MAC Athletic Communication Directors vote. Thu, 14 Mar 2013 04:00:00 GMT http://godiplomats.com/sports/m-baskbl/2012-13/releases/20130314i5ml19 2013-03-14T04:00:00Z http://godiplomats.com/sports/m-baskbl/2012-13/releases/20130314sxe168 Hayk Gyokchyan was named to the D3hoops.com Middle-Atlantic All-Region Second Team. The honor is the second postseason award for Gyokchyan. He was named Centennial Conference (CC) Player of the Year and earned a spot on the All-CC First Team earlier this year. Thu, 14 Mar 2013 04:00:00 GMT http://godiplomats.com/sports/m-baskbl/2012-13/releases/20130314sxe168 2013-03-14T04:00:00Z http://godiplomats.com/sports/m-baskbl/2012-13/releases/20130227gbumnz Three members of the Franklin & Marshall men’s basketball team were named to the All-Centennial Conference (CC) Team announced Wednesday. Hayk Gyokchyan earned a spot on the All-CC First Team and was named Centennial Conference Player of the Year while Matt Porter and Jon Salandra both made it to the second team. Glenn Robinson was also honored by his peers by being named Coach of the Year. Wed, 27 Feb 2013 05:00:00 GMT http://godiplomats.com/sports/m-baskbl/2012-13/releases/20130227gbumnz 2013-02-27T05:00:00Z http://godiplomats.com/sports/m-baskbl/2012-13/releases/20130226xr36z4 Franklin & Marshall senior Max Brewer was named to the inaugural Allstate National Association of Basketball Coaches (NABC) Good Works Team. Tue, 26 Feb 2013 05:00:00 GMT http://godiplomats.com/sports/m-baskbl/2012-13/releases/20130226xr36z4 2013-02-26T05:00:00Z http://godiplomats.com/sports/m-baskbl/2012-13/releases/20130223h11q10 Dickinson defeated Franklin & Marshall 64-40 in the Centennial Conference (CC) championship Saturday evening at the Mayser Center. The Red Devils earn a spot in the NCAA Tournament as an automatic qualifier and improved to 20-7 while F&M dropped to 20-7. Sat, 23 Feb 2013 05:00:00 GMT http://godiplomats.com/sports/m-baskbl/2012-13/releases/20130223h11q10 2013-02-23T05:00:00Z http://godiplomats.com/sports/m-baskbl/2012-13/releases/20130222f9q9rs Jon Salandra picked up a game-changing block, collected a major rebound and hit a key free throw in the final three minutes of action to help lift Franklin & Marshall to a 48-46 victory over Muhlenberg in the Centennial Conference (CC) semifinals Friday evening at the Mayser Center. F&M will face Dickinson tomorrow at 7:00 p.m. with the CC crown on the line. Fri, 22 Feb 2013 05:00:00 GMT http://godiplomats.com/sports/m-baskbl/2012-13/releases/20130222f9q9rs 2013-02-22T05:00:00Z http://godiplomats.com/sports/m-baskbl/2012-13/releases/2013022141b232 The Diplomats and Mules square off for the 117th time on Friday with F&M leading the series 84-32. F&M has won the previous three meetings, including two this season, and holds a 25-13 record in CC action. If the Diplomats advance to the championship game they will face either Johns Hopkins or Dickinson. F&M swept the Blue Jays this year and split with the Red Devils, including a 64-34 victory in the regular season finale. Thu, 21 Feb 2013 05:00:00 GMT http://godiplomats.com/sports/m-baskbl/2012-13/releases/2013022141b232 2013-02-21T05:00:00Z http://godiplomats.com/sports/m-baskbl/2012-13/releases/20130216qij3lh Franklin & Marshall made a statement with a convincing 64-34 victory over Dickinson in the regular season finale on Saturday in front of near-capacity crowd at the Mayser Center. The victory gives F&M home-court advantage for the Centennial Conference (CC) playoffs for the fifth-straight year. Sat, 16 Feb 2013 05:00:00 GMT http://godiplomats.com/sports/m-baskbl/2012-13/releases/20130216qij3lh 2013-02-16T05:00:00Z http://godiplomats.com/sports/m-baskbl/2012-13/releases/20130213sagff6 Hayk Gyokchyan scored a game-high 24 points to lead Franklin & Marshall to a 73-54 victory over Johns Hopkins in Centennial Conference (CC) basketball action. Wed, 13 Feb 2013 05:00:00 GMT http://godiplomats.com/sports/m-baskbl/2012-13/releases/20130213sagff6 2013-02-13T05:00:00Z http://godiplomats.com/sports/m-baskbl/2012-13/releases/20130212owxp33 Johns Hopkins travels to Lancaster to take on F&M for the 92nd time since 1957. The Diplomats hold a five-game winning streak with a 32-11 mark in CC action and a 59-32 overall series advantage. F&M took the first game earlier this season with a 76-71 double-overtime victory on Jan. 16. Dickinson and F&M face off for the 173rd time since the series began in 1905. The Diplomats have a 105-67 series edge, including a 30-10 mark in conference action. The Red Devils defeated F&M back in January by a 71-63 margin. Tue, 12 Feb 2013 05:00:00 GMT http://godiplomats.com/sports/m-baskbl/2012-13/releases/20130212owxp33 2013-02-12T05:00:00Z http://godiplomats.com/sports/w-baskbl/2012-13/releases/20130212r9kb1d LANCASTER, Pa.- The third installment of Centennial Conference (CC) Plays of the Week is now open for voting with a pair of Diplomats vying for the top spot. Tue, 12 Feb 2013 05:00:00 GMT http://godiplomats.com/sports/w-baskbl/2012-13/releases/20130212r9kb1d 2013-02-12T05:00:00Z http://godiplomats.com/sports/m-baskbl/2012-13/releases/201302090brs5l Swarthmore outscored F&M 14-4 in overtime to defeat the Diplomats 73-63 in Centennial Conference (CC) action Saturday afternoon. The win breaks an 11-game F&M winning-streak and marks the first victory for the Garnet over F&M since 2007. Sat, 09 Feb 2013 05:00:00 GMT http://godiplomats.com/sports/m-baskbl/2012-13/releases/201302090brs5l 2013-02-09T05:00:00Z http://godiplomats.com/sports/m-baskbl/2012-13/releases/20130207nw3w3r The Franklin & Marshall Athletic Department raised $29,609 through its partnership with the Lancaster Rotary Club for local charities with proceeds from the 2012 F&M Tip-Off, Terry Greene Memorial and 2013 Sponaugle New Year basketball tournaments. Thu, 07 Feb 2013 05:00:00 GMT http://godiplomats.com/sports/m-baskbl/2012-13/releases/20130207nw3w3r 2013-02-07T05:00:00Z http://godiplomats.com/sports/m-baskbl/2012-13/releases/201302062igus6 Hayk Gyokchyan picked up game-highs with 17 points and 14 rebounds to lead Franklin & Marshall to a 56-49 victory over Gettysburg in Centennial Conference (CC) action. The victory is the ninth-straight over the Bullets as the Diplomats improved to 17-5, 12-3 CC and take over sole possession of first place in the conference with Dickinson's loss to Muhlenberg. Wed, 06 Feb 2013 05:00:00 GMT http://godiplomats.com/sports/m-baskbl/2012-13/releases/201302062igus6 2013-02-06T05:00:00Z http://godiplomats.com/sports/m-baskbl/2012-13/releases/201302051uyizz F&M will face Gettysburg for 211th time since the series began in 1903. The Bullets hold a 110-100 series advantage, but the Diplomats have been dominant in Centennial play with a 31-13 mark. F&M has won the previous eight meetings, with Gettysburg’s last victory coming in the 2009 CC Championship game. F&M takes on Swarthmore on Saturday for the 94th time since the series began in 1904. The Diplomats hold a 67-26 overall mark, including winning the previous 11 contests. F&M has won 26-of-29 contests in CC action. Wed, 06 Feb 2013 05:00:00 GMT http://godiplomats.com/sports/m-baskbl/2012-13/releases/201302051uyizz 2013-02-06T05:00:00Z http://godiplomats.com/sports/m-baskbl/2012-13/releases/20130202zkoyv4 Hayk Gyokchyan scored a game-high 28 points to lead Franklin & Marshall to a 68-46 victory over Muhlenberg in Centennial Conference (CC) action Saturday afternoon. The win is the third straight over the Mules and the Diplomats improved to 16-5, 11-3 CC this season. Sat, 02 Feb 2013 05:00:00 GMT http://godiplomats.com/sports/m-baskbl/2012-13/releases/20130202zkoyv4 2013-02-02T05:00:00Z http://godiplomats.com/sports/m-baskbl/2012-13/releases/20130131zdkn1o Matt Porter and Jon Salandra combined for 33 points to lead Franklin & Marshall to a 76-58 victory over Ursinus in Centennial Conference (CC) action. The victory is the 10th-straight for F&M over Ursinus as the Diplomats improved to 15-5, 10-3 and the Bears dropped to 7-13, 5-8 CC. Thu, 31 Jan 2013 05:00:00 GMT http://godiplomats.com/sports/m-baskbl/2012-13/releases/20130131zdkn1o 2013-01-31T05:00:00Z http://godiplomats.com/sports/m-baskbl/2012-13/releases/20130130zpwtrd Franklin & Marshall will take on Ursinus for the 117th time since 1914 and holds an 83-33 edge in the all-time series with a 20-12 mark in conference play. F&M has a nine-game winning streak with the Bears last victory coming in 2008. The Diplomats and Mules square off for the 116th time on Saturday with F&M leading the series 83-32. F&M has won the previous two meetings and holds a 24-13 record in CC action. Wed, 30 Jan 2013 05:00:00 GMT http://godiplomats.com/sports/m-baskbl/2012-13/releases/20130130zpwtrd 2013-01-30T05:00:00Z http://godiplomats.com/sports/m-baskbl/2012-13/releases/20130126inxq6j Haverford handed Franklin & Marshall a 52-42 defeat in Centennial Conference (CC) men's basketball action Saturday afternoon. The Diplomats fell to 14-5, 9-3 while the Fords improved to 6-11, 4-8 CC with their first defeat over F&M since 2008. Sat, 26 Jan 2013 05:00:00 GMT http://godiplomats.com/sports/m-baskbl/2012-13/releases/20130126inxq6j 2013-01-26T05:00:00Z http://godiplomats.com/sports/m-baskbl/2012-13/releases/20130123t5wr4o Franklin & Marshall dropped a 71-63 decision to Dickinson in a battle of the top two Centennial Conference (CC) teams Wednesday evening. The Diplomats fell to 14-4, 9-2 CC while the Red Devils improved their record to 13-5, 8-3. F&M still holds a one-game lead in the conference standings with seven contests left to play in the regular season. Wed, 23 Jan 2013 05:00:00 GMT http://godiplomats.com/sports/m-baskbl/2012-13/releases/20130123t5wr4o 2013-01-23T05:00:00Z http://godiplomats.com/sports/m-baskbl/2012-13/releases/20130122ykp2jn F&M will travel to Carlisle to take on Dickinson for the 172nd time since the series began in 1905. The Diplomats have a 105-66 series edge, including a 30-9 mark in conference action. F&M swept the season series last year and holds a three-game winning streak dating back to the 2011 CC Championship game. Haverford and F&M will square off for the second time this season with F&M taking the first meeting by a narrow 61-59 edge. Saturday will mark the 84th meeting for Haverford and F&M since 1920, with the Diplomats leading the series by a 70-13 margin, including a 27-4 mark in CC play. F&M has a 10 game winning streak dating back to 2008. Tue, 22 Jan 2013 05:00:00 GMT http://godiplomats.com/sports/m-baskbl/2012-13/releases/20130122ykp2jn 2013-01-22T05:00:00Z http://godiplomats.com/sports/m-baskbl/2012-13/releases/20130119ylwxv1 Matt Porter scored a game-high 20 points to lead Franklin & Marshall to a 71-58 victory over McDaniel in Centennial Conference (CC) men’s basketball action Saturday afternoon. The Diplomats improved to 14-3, 9-1 CC while the Green Terror dropped to 10-7, 4-6 CC. Sat, 19 Jan 2013 05:00:00 GMT http://godiplomats.com/sports/m-baskbl/2012-13/releases/20130119ylwxv1 2013-01-19T05:00:00Z http://godiplomats.com/sports/m-baskbl/2012-13/releases/20130116ux3tex Morgan Lee scored 13 points in two overtime periods to help lift Franklin & Marshall to a 76-71 victory over Johns Hopkins in Centennial Conference (CC) men’s basketball action. F&M improved its record to 13-3, 8-1 CC while the Blue Jays fell to 9-7, 5-4 CC. Wed, 16 Jan 2013 05:00:00 GMT http://godiplomats.com/sports/m-baskbl/2012-13/releases/20130116ux3tex 2013-01-16T05:00:00Z http://godiplomats.com/sports/m-baskbl/2012-13/releases/201301152hia8l Franklin & Marshall will travel to Baltimore on Wednesday to take on Johns Hopkins for the 91st time since 1957. F&M has a four-game edge in the series with a 31-11 mark in CC action. McDaniel will face F&M for the 97th time since the series started in 1955. The Diplomats lead 74-22 and have a 31-8 record during CC action. F&M currently holds a four-game winning streak, including an 80-70 victory earlier this season. Tue, 15 Jan 2013 05:00:00 GMT http://godiplomats.com/sports/m-baskbl/2012-13/releases/201301152hia8l 2013-01-15T05:00:00Z http://godiplomats.com/sports/m-baskbl/2012-13/releases/201301123lvmxy No. 14 Franklin & Marshall dropped a 62-61 decision to Washington in Centennial Conference (CC) men’s basketball action Saturday afternoon. The victory is the first for Washington this season and the Shoremen improved to 1-14, 1-7 CC while the Diplomats dropped to 12-3, 7-1 CC. Sat, 12 Jan 2013 05:00:00 GMT http://godiplomats.com/sports/m-baskbl/2012-13/releases/201301123lvmxy 2013-01-12T05:00:00Z http://godiplomats.com/sports/m-baskbl/2012-13/releases/201301108wc26g Hayk Gyokchyan scored 25 points to lead No. 14 Franklin & Marshall to a 74-69 victory over Muhlenberg in Centennial Conference (CC) men’s basketball action Thursday evening. The Diplomats improved to 12-2, 7-0 CC while the Mules fell to 8-6, 4-3 CC. Thu, 10 Jan 2013 05:00:00 GMT http://godiplomats.com/sports/m-baskbl/2012-13/releases/201301108wc26g 2013-01-10T05:00:00Z http://godiplomats.com/sports/m-baskbl/2012-13/releases/20130107at65h2 No. 14 Franklin & Marshall rallied late, but ran out of time, falling 63-57 to ninth-ranked St. Mary’s in non-conference basketball action Monday evening. The Diplomats fell to 11-2 while the Seahawks improved to 14-1. Mon, 07 Jan 2013 05:00:00 GMT http://godiplomats.com/sports/m-baskbl/2012-13/releases/20130107at65h2 2013-01-07T05:00:00Z