(Mar. 5) - Two members of the 2008-09 Emory University men’s basketball squad have been selected to the All-University Athletic Association Team. The all-league honorees were chosen by the conference coaches.
EMORY MEN’S BASKETBALL TEAM ENDS CAMPAIGN WITH LOSS AGAINST CASE
(Feb. 28) – The Emory men’s basketball team saw a rally from a 21-point first-half deficit fall short against Case Western Reserve University on Saturday afternoon in the season finale for both programs.
EMORY MEN’S BASKETBALL WINDS UP 2008-09 SEASON
(Feb. 25) - The Emory men’s basketball team plays its final game of the 2008-09 season on Saturday (Feb. 28) when it hosts Case Western Reserve University.
EMORY MEN’S BASKETBALL TEAM POSTS DOUBLE-OVERTIME WIN AGAINST NYU
(Feb. 22) – Junior Anthony Fernandez scored a team-high 19 points to pace four double-figure scorers in leading the Emory men’s basketball team to a double-overtime victory at New York University Sunday afternoon.
(Feb. 20) – Brandeis University junior Kenny Small scored a game-high 18 points to paced three double-figure scorers in a win over Emory University Friday evening.
EMORY MEN’S BASKETBALL MAKES FINAL UAA ROAD TRIPS OFSEASON
(Feb. 17) - The Emory men’s basketball team makes its final road swing of the 2008-09 season this weekend when its plays UAA road games at Brandeis University and New York University.
EMORY MEN’S BASKETBALL DROPS HARD-FOUGHT DECISION TO CHICAGO
(Feb. 15) – University of Chicago junior Jake Pancratz hit a three-point field goal with 1.2 seconds left to erase a one-point Emory lead and spark the Maroons to a win at the Woodruff PE Center on Sunday.
EMORY MEN’S BASKETBALL EDGED BY NO. 2 WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY
(Feb. 13) – The Emory University men’s basketball nearly pulled off an amazing comeback Friday evening but fell short in its attempt to upend No. 2-ranked Washington University.
EMORY MEN’S BASKETBALL HOSTS UAA FOES
(Feb. 11) - The Emory men’s basketball team returns to the Woodruff PE Center this weekend when it entertains a pair of University Athletic Association opponents.
EMORY MEN’S BASKETBALL TEAM DROPS ROAD GAME AT NO. 23 CARNEGIE MELLON
(Feb. 8) – Carnegie Mellon’s Jack Anderson paced four double-figure scorers with 20 points in helping the Tartans to a win over Emory on Sunday afternoon.
EMORY’S JOHN KRESSE NAMED FIRST TEAM ACADEMIC ALL-DISTRICT
(Feb. 7) - Emory University senior John Kresse (Charleston, SC), a key member of the Eagles’ basketball squad, has been named to the ESPN The Magazine Academic All-District Men’s Basketball Team.
(Feb. 6) – University of Rochester’s Mike Chmielowiec scored a career-high 36 points and the Yellowjackets held off a furious second-half Emory rally to escape with a win Friday evening.
EMORY MEN’S BASKETBALL HITS THE ROAD AGAINST ROCHESTER AND CARNEGIE MELLON
(Feb. 3) - After hosting Carnegie Mellon and the University of Rochester last weekend, the Emory men’s basketball team turns around and meets those two squads on the road this Friday and Sunday.
EMORY MEN’S BASKETBALL SQUAD RALLIES FOR WIN OVER ROCHESTER
(Feb. 1) – Emory University junior Daniel Curtin scored 16 of his game-high 22 points in the second half and paced four double-figure scorers Sunday afternoon as the Eagles rallied for a win over the University of Rochester.
EMORY MEN’S BASKETBALL DROPS HOME ENCOUNTER TO NO. 20 CARNEGIE MELLON
(Jan. 30) – Emory University junior Chad Hixon scored a personal high of 20 points and the Eagles nearly rallied from a double-digit second half deficit Friday before falling to No. 20-ranked Carnegie Mellon.
EMORY MEN’S BASKETBALL TO HOST CARNEGIE MELLON ANDROCHESTER
(Jan. 27) - The Emory University men’s basketball team continues the University Athletic Association portion of its schedule this weekend with a pair of home contests.
EMORY MEN’S BASKETBALL SQUAD DROPS HOME CONTEST TO BRANDEIS
(Jan. 25) – The Emory men’s basketball team received a game-high 23 points and 11 rebounds from junior Anthony Fernandez but it wasn’t enough as the Eagles fell to Brandeis University Sunday afternoon.
(Jan. 23) – The Emory University men’s basketball team stormed back from a 16-point halftime deficit but saw its comeback bid fall short as New York University escaped the Woodruff PE Center with a victory Friday evening.
EMORY MEN’S BASKETBALL MAKES UAA HOME DEBUT
(Jan. 20) - The Emory University men’s basketball team plays its first home games in almost three weeks this weekend when it plays host to a pair of University Athletic Association foes.
EMORY MEN’S BASKETBALL FALLS AT NO. 3 WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY
(Jan. 18) – The Emory University men’s basketball team fell behind early and couldn’t catch up as the Eagles fell to the No. 3-ranked Bears in Saint Louis.
(Jan. 16) – The Emory University men’s basketball team dropped its second consecutive University Athletic Association game Friday evening as it came out on the short end of a hard-fought decision at the University of Chicago.
EMORY MEN’S BASKETBALL TEAM PREPS FOR UAA ROAD WEEKEND
(Jan. 13) - The Emory University men’s basketball team takes to the road this weekend for a pair of University Athletic Association contests.
(Jan. 10) – The Emory University men’s basketball team opened University Athletic Association play on Saturday with a loss at Case Western Reserve University.
EMORY MEN’S BASKETBALL OPENS UAA ACTION AT CASE WESTERNRESERVE UNIVERSITY
(Jan. 8) - The Emory University men’s basketball team begins the University Athletic Association portion of the schedule this Saturday (Jan. 10) when it plays at Case Western Reserve University.
(Jan. 3) – Emory juniors Daniel Curtin and Anthony Fernandez combined for 48 points in helping the Eagles defeat Huntingdon College Saturday afternoon.
EMORY MEN’S BASKETBALL TEAM OPENS NEW YEAR WITH HOMEGAME vs. HUNTINGDON COLLEGE
(Dec. 31) - The Emory University men’s basketball team opens the 2009 portion of its schedule on Saturday (Jan. 3) when it plays host to Huntingdon College.
(Dec. 30) – The Emory men’s basketball team battled a more experienced Guilford College squad for a half Tuesday evening before seeing the Quakers use a torrid second-half shooting performance in picking up a win over the Eagles.
EMORY MEN’S BASKETBALL TEAM FALLS AT GREENSBORO COLLEGE
(Dec. 29) - Juniors Chad Hixon and Daniel Curtin scored 14 and 12 points, respectively, but it wasn't enough as Emory came out on the short end of a 59-57 decision at Greensboro College Monday evening. The loss dropped Emory's overall record to 4-5 while Greensboro boosted its mark to 5-4.
EMORY MEN’S BASKETBALL TEAM FACE ROAD GAMES AT GREENSBORO AND GUILFORD
(Dec. 26)- After breaking for the holidays, the Emory University men’s basketball team returns to action on Monday and Tuesday (Dec. 29 & 30) when it plays at Greensboro College and Guilford College, respectively.
EMORY MEN’S BASKETBALL SQUAD FALLS TO PIEDMONT COLLEGE
(Dec. 18) – The Emory men’s basketball saw a two-game win streak snapped Thursday afternoon as Piedmont College came away with a 96-87 victory at the Woodruff PE Center on the Emory campus.
EMORY MEN’S BASKETBALL TEAM HOSTS PIEDMONT IN THURSDAY MATINEE
(Dec. 15) - The Emory University men’s basketball team plays its final game before breaking for the holidays on Thursday (Dec. 18) when it hosts Piedmont College.
(Dec. 9) – Emory junior Anthony Fernandez and sophomore Marcus Patterson combined for 40 points off the bench and the Eagles shot a season-high from the foul line in posting a win over the University of the South Tuesday evening.
EMORY MEN’S BASKETBALL TEAM MEETS SEWANEE IN TUESDAY HOME TEST
(Dec. 8) - The Emory University men’s basketball team returns to action on Tuesday (Dec. 9) when it battles the University of the South.
EMORY MEN’S BASKETBALL SQUAD RACES TO WIN OVER LaGRANGE
(Dec. 4) – Emory sophomore Julien Williams totaled a season-high tying 15 points and grabbed a team-best seven rebounds in helping the Eagles to a convincing 91-72 win at LaGrange College on Tuesday evening.
(Nov. 30) – The Emory University men’s basketball team closed out play at the Oglethorpe University Thanksgiving Classic on Sunday with a loss to Maryville College.
(Nov. 29) – Emory junior Anthony Fernandez totaled a game-high 22 points and 11 rebounds and junior Daniel Curtin and sophomore Julien Williams each came off the bench to score 15 points to spark the Eagles to a win over LaGrange College.
EMORY MEN’S BASKETBALL TEAM EYES THANKSGIVING WEEKEND CONTESTS AT OGLETHORPE CLASSIC
(Nov. 26) - The Emory University men’s basketball team will be in action this Saturday and Sunday (Nov. 29 & 30) when it takes part in the Oglethorpe Classic.
EMORY MEN’S BASKETBALL TOPS OGLETHORPE – EARNS FIRST WIN OF SEASON
(Nov. 25) – The Emory University men’s basketball team had five players score in double figures Tuesday evening in sparking the Eagles to an 89-83 win over Oglethorpe University.
EMORY HEAD BASKETBALL COACH TO APPEAR ON ATLANTA SPORTS TALK SHOW ON TUESDAY
(Nov. 24) Emory University Men’s Basketball Coach Jason Zimmerman will be making an in-studio appearance on Tuesday with Mayhem in the AM, the morning radio show on Sports Talk 790 The Zone in Atlanta. Zimmerman will be talking with hosts Chris Dimino and Nick Cellini about the Emory basketball program, in advance of the team’s home opening game on Tuesday evening. The interview is scheduled for 9:30 AM. To listen, go to www.790thezone.com.
EMORY MEN’S BASKETBALL DROPS CLOSE ROAD GAME vs. BIRMINGHAM SOUTHERN
(Nov. 21) – The Emory University men’s basketball team received double-figure scoring from three players but came out on the short end of a road game at Birmingham Southern Friday evening.
EMORY MEN’S BASKETBALL DROPS 2008-09 SEASON OPENER IN OVERTIME AT OGLETHORPE
(Nov. 17) – Emory junior Anthony Fernandez posted 28 points and 16 rebounds while sophomore Marcus Patterson added 18 points but it wasn’t enough as the Eagles came out on the short end of an 89-81 overtime decision at Oglethorpe University.
EMORY MEN’S BASKETBALL TEAM OPENS 2008-09 SEASON
(Nov. 16) - The Emory University men’s basketball team opens the program’s 23rd year of intercollegiate competition on Monday (Nov. 17) when it plays at Oglethorpe University in a 7:00 p.m. tip.
EMORY MEN’S BASKETBALL FALLS SHORT IN EXHIBITION OUTING AT FURMAN
(Nov. 14) – The 2008-09 Emory University basketball team took to the court for first time this season in an exhibition game at Division I foe Furman University and battled the Paladins before falling by a 67-51 margin.
EMORY MEN’S BASKETBALL TANGLES WITH FURMAN UNIVERSITY IN EXHIBITION
(Nov. 13) - The 2008-09 edition of the Emory’s men’s basketball team makes its debut on Friday, November 14, when it plays at NCAA Division I foe Furman University in an exhibition game.
Emory University head men’s basketball coach Jason Zimmerman was a busy man during the summer. In addition to his recruiting duties and running basketball camps, Coach Zimmerman ventured to Ireland as part of an Athletes In Action Tour. To see some photos of Coach Z in Ireland, click here.
EMORY VIDEO ROOM
Emory's 2007-08 Season Highlight Video
EMORY MEN’S BASKETBALL NAMES WILL ROBERSON ASSISTANT COACH
(July 1) - Emory University head men’s basketball coach Jason Zimmerman has announced the appointment of Will Roberson as assistant coach.
A LOOK BACK AT 2007-08
The 2007-08 season marked the initial campaign of the Jason Zimmerman era as head coach of the Emory basketball program.
(Mar. 24) - Emory University senior Spiros Ferderigos (Oldsmar, FL) has been recognized by National Association of Basketball Coaches (NABC) for his outstanding 2007-08 season by earning a berth on the organization’s All-District team.
(Mar. 6) - Two members of the 2007-08 Emory University men’s basketball squad have been selected to the All-University Athletic Association Team. The all-league honorees were chosen by the conference coaches.
EMORY MEN'S BASKETBALL DROPS SEASON FINALE AT CASE WESTERN
(Mar. 1) – Emory senior Spiros Ferderigos, playing in his final game, scored a game-high 29 points and sophomore Anthony Fernandez totaled 22 points, but it wasn’t enough as Case Western recorded a 96-93 win over the Eagles.
EMORY MEN’S BASKETBALL CLOSES OUT SEASON AT CASE WESTERN
(Feb. 26) - The Emory University men’s basketball team closes out the 2007-08 season this Saturday (Mar. 1) when it plays at Case Western Reserve University.
EMORY MEN'S BASKETBALL TOPPED BY NO. 14 ROCHESTER – FERDERIGOS MOVES INTO No. 2 SPOT ON EMORY’S CAREER SCORING LIST
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(Feb. 24) – Facing a 21-point deficit early in the second half, the Emory men’s basketball team mounted a determined rally but fell short in the comeback as No. 14-ranked Rochester recorded a 76-63 win Sunday afternoon.
EMORY MEN’S BASKETBALL EDGED BY CARNEGIE MELLON
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(Feb. 22) – Emory senior Spiros Ferderigos totaled a game-high 25 points and almost rallied the Eagles from a double-digit deficit in the second half Friday evening, but his effort fell short as Carnegie Mellon held on for a 78-70 win.
EMORY MEN’S BASKETBALL PREPARES FOR ROAD GAMES vs. CARNEGIE MELLON AND ROCHESTER
(Feb. 20) - With three games left on the docket, the Emory University men’s basketball team heads into the home stretch of its season this weekend when it prepares for a pair of University Athletic Association road contests.
EMORY MEN'S BASKETBALL EDGED IN OVERTIME BY NO. 7 RANKED WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY
(Feb. 17) – Emory senior Spiros Ferderigos, playing in his final home game, totaled 17 points and 12 rebounds, his fifth double-double of the season, as the Eagles battled No. 7-ranked into overtime before coming out on the short end of a 78-71 decision.
(Feb. 15) – Emory sophomore Anthony Fernandez scored a career-high 24 points and senior Spiros Ferderigos totaled 22 points, but it wasn’t enough as the University of Chicago used a blistering three-point shooting attack in recording an 87-73 win over the Eagles Friday evening.
EMORY MEN’S BASKETBALL WINDS UP HOME PORTION OF SCHEDULEAGAINST CHICAGO AND WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY
(Feb. 14) - The Emory University men’s basketball team winds up the home portion of the '07-08 schedule this weekend when it welcomes a pair of University Athletic Association foes into the Woodruff PE Center.
(Feb. 10) – Emory sophomore Daniel Curtin totaled 20 points to lead three double-figure scorers, but the Eagles fell victim to a hot-shooting New York University team Sunday afternoon as the Violets posted a 76-69 win.
EMORY MEN’S BASKETBALL FALLS IN OVERTIME TO NO. 10 BRANDEIS
(Feb. 8) – Emory senior Spiros Ferderigos totaled 19 points and Seth Kramer added 14 but it wasn’t enough as the Eagles came out on the short end of a tough 90-85 overtime decision to No. 10-ranked Brandeis Friday evening.
(Mar. 2) - Junior Anthony Fernandez led the Emory scoring effort with 22 points in a 76-65 setback to Case Western Reserve University.
The 6-foot-4 Fernandez hit nine-of-18 from the field and all four of his free throw opportunities against the Spartans in registering his 15th double-figure scoring performance of the season and seventh of 20 or more points.
On the year, Fernandez led the Eagles in scoring (14.0 ppg) and was second in rebounding (4.9 rpg). He was the club’s top point producer in 12 outings and top board man on five occasions.
Chad Hixon is a junior at Emory University and has completed his first season as a member of the basketball program.
Chad turned in a fine 2008-09 campaign for the Eagles that culminated with an honorable-mention spot on the All-UAA Team. Hixon, a starter in 21 of 25 games, averaged a team-leading 27.2 minutes per outing and ended the season No. 2 on the squad in scoring (9.9 ppg) and first in rebounding with his 6.2 per-game showing in that category placing him third in the league. He enjoyed a strong second half of the season, registering 10 double-figure scoring contests in the last 11 games, while posting double digits a total of 16 times. He either led or shared for team scoring honors on seven occasions including a season-high 20 points against Carnegie Mellon (Jan. 30). He paced the Eagles in rebounds in 12 games, including six of the last seven contests of the year.
Prior to his arrival to the Eagles' program, Hixon enjoyed a stellar two-year career at Oxford College at Emory where he was coached by Roderick Stubbs. He earned NJCAA Second Team All-American honors in 2006-07 and 2007-08 and broke over 16 Oxford College single season and career records.
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