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Hall of Fame

1994-95 Men's Basketball Team

  • Class
  • Induction
    2008
  • Sport(s)
    Men's Basketball
One of the most successful teams in Wilkes history...led by Freedom Conference Coach of the Year, Jerry Rickrode...finished with 25-5 overall record, including 12-2 Freedom Conference mark...Matt LaBuda and Chris Parker were named to the Freedom Conference All-Star first team...won 18 of first 20 games, including a 123 point outburst against Marywood...in MAC playoffs, defeated Moravian 80-69 and Widener 79-64 before losing to Lebanon Valley in MAC title game...recieved at-large bid to NCAA Tournament...defeated Widener 70-60 and Goucher 88-70...beat Williams 91-89 in overtime in Sweet Sixteen...lost to Trinity in Elite Eight...averaged 86.6 points per game...scored over 100 points seven times...holds team records for rebounds in season (1,390), rebounds in game (75), points per game (86.6), field goals made in season (965) and steals in season (352).
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