2012-13 News

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Goucher Places 16 on Winter Academic Honor Roll
Goucher Places 16 on Winter Academic Honor Roll

TOWSON, Md. — The Landmark Conference issued its 2012-13 Winter Academic Honor Roll today, a list of 205 student-athletes who have reached sophomore standing at one of the member institutions and have achieved a cumulative GPA of 3.20 or higher. Sixteen of the honorees are from Goucher.

DeShields Contributes 27 Points to Near-Upset of Royals
DeShields Contributes 27 Points to Near-Upset of Royals

TOWSON, Md. — When Goucher needed a 3-point basket on its final possession to send tonight's Landmark Conference game against Scranton into overtime, the Gophers went to Troy DeShields (Seaford, Del./Sussex Technical), the player with the hot hand who had already tallied a career-high 27 points.

Nationally-Ranked Cardinals End Gophers' Playoff Hopes
Nationally-Ranked Cardinals End Gophers' Playoff Hopes

TOWSON, Md. — Goucher received the help it needed from Scranton to stay alive for a Landmark Conference playoff berth, but could not hold up its end of the bargain, losing to Catholic, 71-43.

Gophers Overcome 14 Point Deficit, Stay Alive in Landmark
Gophers Overcome 14 Point Deficit, Stay Alive in Landmark

MADISON, N.J. —Goucher overcame a 14-point deficit to stay alive in the Landmark Conference playoff hunt, defeating Drew in a nerve wracking 61-57 game.

Eagles' 60-46 Win Pushes Gophers to the Brink
Eagles' 60-46 Win Pushes Gophers to the Brink

HUNTINGDON, Pa. — Three games into the conference season, Goucher found itself at the top of the Landmark standings. Now with three games remaining, the Gophers will need help to make the playoffs.

Buck Leads Mariners Past Gophers to Earn Split
Buck Leads Mariners Past Gophers to Earn Split

TOWSON, Md. — Avenging a loss in the Landmark Conference opener, reigning conference Player of the Year Reed Buck helped guide the Mariners to a 61-52 victory.

Crusaders Stymie Gophers to Avenge Earlier Overtime Loss
Crusaders Stymie Gophers to Avenge Earlier Overtime Loss

SELINSGROVE, Pa. — Goucher went without a basket for 11:07 in the first half but rallied in to make the game close, before running out of gas, falling 60-46.

Greyhounds Get Revenge, Gain Split of Season Series
Greyhounds Get Revenge, Gain Split of Season Series

BETHLEHEM, Pa. — Moravian shot 16 of 33 from three-point range, including 69.2% in the first half, on its way to a home conference victory.

No. 10 Catholic Earns Tenth Straight Win Over Goucher
No. 10 Catholic Earns Tenth Straight Win Over Goucher

WASHINGTON, D.C. — In the 51st meeting between two old Capital Athletic Conference rivals, Catholic, powered by a high-flying first half, wrapped up the first round of the Landmark Conference slate with a win.

Furious Rally Comes Up Short as Rangers Hold Off Gophers
Furious Rally Comes Up Short as Rangers Hold Off Gophers

TOWSON, Md. — Drew led by 11 with 5:04 remaining but Goucher chipped away, leading to an exciting stretch run. The Rangers held on for a hard-fought 65-60 victory.

All Eagles Starters Score Double Figures to Help Top Gophers
All Eagles Starters Score Double Figures to Help Top Gophers

TOWSON, Md. — After Goucher took its first lead of the game late in the second half, Juniata closed on 21-8 run to head home with an important road conference win.

First Half Scoring Outburst Carries Host Royals to Victory
First Half Scoring Outburst Carries Host Royals to Victory

SCRANTON, Pa. — Goucher scored first, but only managing one basket over the next 11:40, digging a hole that would prove to be insurmountable, falling 78-41.

It Takes Overtime, But Goucher Moves to Top of Landmark
It Takes Overtime, But Goucher Moves to Top of Landmark

TOWSON, Md. — There is only one team left in the Landmark Conference without a conference loss on its record, with Goucher now sitting alone atop the standings at 3-0.

Landmark Recognizes Harris as Week's Top Performer
Landmark Recognizes Harris as Week's Top Performer

TOWSON, Md. — The Landmark Conference named its Players of the Week for Dec. 31-Jan. 6 today and, for the sport of men's basketball, that honor went to Goucher's Richard Harris (Clinton, Md./Surrattsville).

Gophers Defense Shuts Down Greyhounds Over 9:59 in Win
Gophers Defense Shuts Down Greyhounds Over 9:59 in Win

TOWSON, Md. —A wild first half which featured 15 lead changes gave way to an equally chaotic second half, in which the Gophers rallied behind strong defense to move to 2-0 in the Landmark Conference.

Lions Roar Past Gophers to Close Puerto Rico Classico
Lions Roar Past Gophers to Close Puerto Rico Classico

SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico — 12:05 into tonight's contest, Albright had opened up a 31-6 edge and never looked back, coasting to a 69-48 victory.