Mitchell Men Lose Season-Opener to Regis College
Nov 18, 2008
Weston, Mass. – Mitchell College fell in their season-opener to host Regis College 78-62 in a non-conference game played on Tuesday evening. The Mariners were led by Matt Bindner (Milford, Conn.) who scored 15 points and pulled down seven rebounds. Eric Murray (Bridgeport, Conn.) scored 13 points and had seven rebounds as he played all 40 minutes for the visitors.
The game was close in the early minutes until Regis pulled away midway through the first half with a 12-0 run. The Pride were led by Phil Alibrandi (York, ME) who scored a game-high 20 points and shot 11-13 from the free throw line. Regis out-shot the Mariners at the free throw line 39-11 and took advantage by connecting on 71.8% as a team. Derrick Neal (Boston, Mass.) contributed to the victory with an overall strong performance of 13 points, five assists, and three steals.
Mitchell will look to bounce back at the Eastern Connecticut State University Tip-Off Tournament this coming weekend. They face Springfield College in the opening round on Friday, November 21, 2008.
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64
Mitchell
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Final
71
Mitchell
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Final
95
Mitchell
73
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Final
82
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Mitchell
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Final
61
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82
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91
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71
Mitchell
75
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95
Mitchell
79
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81
Mitchell
78
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76
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86
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91
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Final
74
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65
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Final
75
Westfield St.
66
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Mitchell
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Final
57
Mitchell
73
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Final
79
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63
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31
Mitchell
87
AT
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67
Mitchell
62
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74
Albertus Magnus
69
VS
Mitchell
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Final
79
Wesleyan (Conn.)
95
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Mitchell
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54
Mitchell
56
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67
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Mitchell
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104
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102
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Mitchell
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Final
67
Mitchell
72
AT
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Final
86
Norwich
83
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Mitchell
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Final
75
Salve Regina
84
VS
Mitchell
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Final
82
Mitchell
75
VS
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Final
57
Anna Maria
78
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Final
70
Eastern Conn. St.
62
VS
Mitchell
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Final
96
Mitchell
54
VS
MCLA
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Final
76
Purchase St.
81
VS
Mitchell
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Final
64
Dean College
88
VS
Mitchell
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Dec12
Final
79
Mitchell
72
AT
Johnson & Wales (RI)
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Jan11
Final
67
Johnson & Wales (RI)
71
VS
Mitchell
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Jan18
Final
75
Regis (Mass.)
85
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Mitchell
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Final
70
Emmanuel (Mass.)
79
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Mitchell
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Jan29
Final
70
Mitchell
87
AT
Saint Joseph (Conn.)
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Final
67
Colby-Sawyer
79
VS
Mitchell
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Final - OT
88
Mitchell
86
AT
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Feb08
Final
77
New England Col.
94
VS
Mitchell
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Feb15
Final
98
Saint Joseph's (Me.)
74
VS
Mitchell
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Feb20
Final
76
Mitchell
87
AT
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Feb24
Final
74
Mitchell
72
AT
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Final
85
Mitchell
115
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