April 25, 2008
Ram Roundup: Rowing, Cross Country and Basketball Honors; Plus NACMA Award
It was has turned into a banner month of Philadelphia University sporting accomplishments, the Department of Athletics has some exciting news to announce surrounding the women's rowing team, the men's cross country program and sophomore men's basketball standout Malcolm Ingram. In addition, the department recently was awarded a $500.00 grant from the National Association of Collegiate Marketing Administrators (NACMA) as part of the NCAA Division II community engagement initiative.

March 18, 2008
Sophomore Malcolm Ingram Tabbed NABC Division II Northeast All-District
Philadelphia University sophomore Malcolm Ingram was selected to the 2008 National Association of Basketball Coaches (NABC) Northeast All-District team today, in an announcement made by the organization. A forward, Ingram earned second-team accolades after helping the Rams to a second consecutive berth in the NCAA Division II Tournament.

March 15, 2008
Rams Fall in Quadruple Overtime to Saint Rose in NCAA Opener
The Philadelphia University men's basketball team was eliminated from the 2008 NCAA Tournament on Saturday afternoon, falling in quadruple overtime to third-seeded College of Saint Rose, 85-75, in Waltham, Mass. The four overtimes marks just the third time in NCAA Division II Tournament history that a game has gone that far and is the first since 1983 when Sacred Heart defeated Assumption College, 113-108. The Rams jumped out to a quick 11-7 lead on a three-pointer from sophomore point guard Russell Frederick and held a 23-19 margin with 5:42 remaining in the opening half. However, the Golden Knights tied the score at 26-26 with 56 seconds remaining and after a pair of free throws from sophomore guard Marcus Lemon handed the lead back to Philadelphia University, senior guard Steve Dagostino converted a four-point play with 1.5 seconds left as Saint Rose took a 30-28 lead in the half.

March 13, 2008
Webcast of NCAA Division II Men's Basketball Northeast Regional
The 2008 NCAA Division II Men's Basketball Northeast Regional, being played at Bentley College in Waltham, Mass. from Saturday through Tuesday, will be webcast on Northeast-10 TV (www.ne10.tv/). There will be a limit to the number of viewers permitted to watch the games, so fans planning to watch are encouraged to sign up early.

March 12, 2008
Malcolm Ingram Tabbed Second-Team Regional All-America
Sophomore forward Malcolm Ingram was named to the 2008 Daktronics Division II Northeast All-Region team today, in voting done by the region’s Sports Information Directors. Ingram was named to the second team and the recognition marks the fifth consecutive year the Rams have had a player voted to the All-Region team with Ingram joining Christian Burns (2007) and Tayron Thomas (2004-06).

March 9, 2008
Rams Earn #6 Seed in Upcoming NCAA Division II Northeast Regional
The Philadelphia University men's basketball team was named the #6 seed for the upcoming NCAA Division II Tournament. Head Coach Herb Magee's squad, which brings a 22-11 overall record into the Northeast Regional, will meet third-seeded College of Saint Rose in the opening round at noon on Saturday, March 15th, on the campus of Bentley College in Waltham, Mass. The Rams earned the bid by winning the Central Atlantic Collegiate Conference (CACC) Tournament, taking a 73-67 double-overtime decision from Holy Family University on March 8th. The victory over the Tigers was the tenth straight for the Rams and the 16th in the past 17 games.

March 8, 2008
NCAA Bound! Rams' Dramatic Double-Overtime Win Over Tigers Clinches CACC Crown
Sophomore swingman Marcus Lemon (Alexandria, Va./T.C. Williams) knocked down two clutch three-pointers in the second overtime session, as Philadelphia University defeated Holy Family University 73-67 in a sensational Central Atlantic Collegiate Conference (CACC) tournament championship game in front of a raucous standing-room only crowd at The Gallagher Center.

March 5, 2008
Rams Top Deacons, Advance to CACC Championship Game on Saturday Night
Senior forward Jason Hickenbottom (Philadelphia, Pa./Simon Gratz) registered 23 points, nine assists, five rebounds and four steals, leading Philadelphia University to an 88-74 win over Bloomfield College in the semifinals of the 2008 Central Atlantic Collegiate Conference (CACC) Tournament on Wednesday night at the Gallagher Center. The Rams, winners of nine straight, will host city rival Holy Family University in the conference championship game on Saturday, March 8th at 7:00 p.m.

March 1, 2008
Frederick Leads Rams Past University of the Sciences in CACC Quarterfinal Action
Sophomore point guard Russell Frederick registered a game-high 20 points and dished out five assists, leading the Philadelphia University men’s basketball team to a 65-44 win over the University of the Sciences in the quarterfinals of the 2008 Central Atlantic Collegiate Conference (CACC) Tournament. The win improves the Rams to 20-11 overall as they advance to the semifinals and will host Bloomfield College on Wednesday, March 5th at 7:00 p.m. Fellow sophomore Malcolm Ingram added 14 points and seven boards for Philadelphia University, which has won a season-high eight straight games. Sophomore guard Marcus Lemon added 11 points and seven rebounds off the bench for the Rams, which also got ten points and nine rebounds from sophomore center Mike Yocum. The Devils, who end the season with a 13-15 overall record, were led by senior forward Keith Dundas with 15 points.

February 28, 2008
PHILADELPHIA UNIVERSITY EARNS TOP SEED IN SOUTH FOR CACC MEN'S BASKETBALL TOURNAMENT
Philadelphia University has garnered the top seed in the South Division and Post University will serve as the No. 1 seed in the North Division for the upcoming Central Atlantic Collegiate Conference (CACC) Men's Basketball Tournament. Four teams from each division qualified for the tournament, which will begin on campus sites on Saturday, March 1.

February 27, 2008
Rams Ground Lightning; Complete Unbeaten Run Through CACC
Senior forward Jason Hickenbottom (Philadelphia/Simon Gratz) scored 16 points and grabbed nine rebounds to lead Philadelphia University to a 62-58 win at Goldey-Beacom College as the Rams closed out the Central Atlantic Collegiate Conference (CACC) regular season an unbeaten 16-0 in league play. Sophomore forward Malcolm Ingram (Philadelphia/Solebury Prep) contributed a double-double to extend the team's season-long win streak to seven games, adding 12 points and 12 boards; while sophomore swingman Marcus Lemon (Alexandria, Va./T.C. Williams; pictured) came off the bench to tie Hickenbottom for tonight’s team-high of 16 points.

February 26, 2008
PHILADELPHIA UNIVERSITY MEN’S BASKETBALL TRIO, MAGEE HONORED BY CACC
Three members of the Philadelphia University men’s basketball team were named to the Central Atlantic Collegiate Conference (CACC) All-Conference team while Rams’ Head Coach Herb Magee was selected as the conference Coach of the Year, in voting done by the league’s coaches. Sophomore forward Malcolm Ingram, senior forward Jason Hickenbottom and sophomore point guard Russell Frederick, along with Magee, were recognized for their respective efforts in leading the Rams to an 18-11 overall record including a perfect 15-0 mark in the CACC.

February 23, 2008
Rams Tame Cougars on Senior Day Behind Frederick the Great
Sophomore point guard Russell Frederick (Joppa, Md./Calvert Hall) registered a career-high 25 points and dished out five assists in leading the Philadelphia University men's basketball team to a 72-54 win over visiting Caldwell College on Saturday afternoon at the Gallagher Center. The Senior Day triumph is the sixth straight for Head Coach Herb Magee's team, which improves to 18-11 overall and a perfect 15-0 in the Central Atlantic Collegiate Conference (CACC).

February 19, 2008
Sophomore Duo of Frederick, Ingram Guide Rams to Road Win
Sophomores Malcolm Ingram and Russell Frederick scored 23 points and 20 points, respectively, leading Philadelphia University to an important 57-52 win at the University of the Sciences in men's basketball action on Tuesday night. The triumph, fthe fifth straight and the 11th in 12 contests for the Rams, improves them to 17-11 overall and a perfect 14-0 in the Central Atlantic Collegiate Conference (CACC). Ingram also added ten rebounds for Head Coach Herb Magee's team, giving him a team-high 11 double-doubles on the season. The Devils, who fall to 12-14 overall and 6-9 in the league, were paced by Keith Dundas with 17 points.

February 16, 2008
1,400 (Plus One) for Coaches Shirley and Magee!
Men's basketball Head Coach Herb Magee' 63 and women's basketball Head Coach/Director of Athletics Tom Shirley have now combined for 1,401 all-time wins in their remarkable careers at the collegiate level. Milestone win number 1,400 for the dynamic duo took place at home inside The Gallagher Center on Saturday, February 16, 2008 as Shirley's women downed Felician College by a final score of 85-53.

February 16, 2008
Ingram, Hickenbottom Pilot Rams to Fourth Straight Win as Dunn Surpasses 1,000 Career Points
Sophomore forward Malcolm Ingram (Philadelphia, Pa./Solebury Prep) poured in a game-high 29 points and collected 12 rebounds, guiding the Philadelphia University men’s basketball team to an 88-76 win over Felician College on Saturday afternoon at the Gallagher Center. With the victory, Head Coach Herb Magee’s team has won ten of its past 11 and improves to 16-11 overall and 13-0 in the Central Atlantic Collegiate Conference (CACC). Junior guard Mike Dunn (Harrisburg, Pa./Central Dauphin; pictured) became the 46th men's player in school history to reach the 1,000-point plateau for his career.

February 13, 2008
Rams Top Griffins to Clinch CACC South Division Regular-Season Title
Senior forward Jason Hickenbottom notched 11 points, nine rebounds, five assists and two steals in a solid all-around performance, guiding Philadelphia University to a 64-51 win against host Chestnut Hill College, the Rams' third victory over the Griffins this season. The triumph for Head Coach Herb Magee's squad lifts their overall record to 15-11, and the Rams improve to a glistening 12-0 in Central Atlantic Collegiate Conference (CACC) play. The win clinches the CACC South Division regular-season title for the Rams, due to their 2-0 season sweep of second-place Holy Family.

February 9, 2008
Rams Slip Past Tigers on National Television, Remain Perfect in CACC
Junior guard Mike Dunn (Philadelphia, Pa./Central Dauphin) registered 20 points, including a pair of game-clinching free-throws in the final seconds, leading Philadelphia University to a key 64-59 win over visiting Holy Family University in nationally-televised men’s basketball action on Saturday afternoon at the Gallagher Center. The win, which was broadcast across the nation on CSTV, improves the Rams to 14-11 overall including a perfect 11-0 record in the Central Atlantic Collegiate Conference (CACC) while the Tigers fall to 15-8 overall and 8-4 in league play.

February 7, 2008
Rams Defeat Devils, Continue Unbeaten Run in CACC
Sophomore forward Malcolm Ingram (Philadelphia, Pa./Solebury Prep; pictured) posted his ninth double-double of the season, finishing with 22 points and 13 rebounds in helping Philadelphia University to a 70-53 win over the University of the Sciences in men’s basketball action on Thursday night at the Gallagher Center.

February 5, 2008
Rams Clipped by Panthers in Final Non-Conference Game
Sophomore forward Mike Yocum (Dresher, Pa./Episcopal Academy; pictured) scored 13 points, going a perfect 5-for-5 from the field, but it wasn’t enough to prevent a 50-46 loss to visiting Adelphi University on Tuesday night at the Gallagher Center. The NCAA Division II Northeast Region setback ends a six-game winning streak for the Rams, who fall to 12-11 overall on the season, while the Panthers improve to 12-8 overall.

February 2, 2008
Ingram, Frederick Leads Rams to Thrilling Triple-Overtime Victory
Sophomores Malcolm Ingram and Russell Frederick scored career-highs, leading the Philadelphia University men's basketball team to an 81-78 triple-overtime victory at Wilmington University on Saturday afternoon in New Castle, Del. Ingram finished the contest with 32 points while Frederick poured in 24 points for the Rams, who earn their sixth consecutive win and improve to 12-10 overall and a perfect 9-0 in the Central Atlantic Collegiate Conference (CACC). In addition to Ingram and Frederick, junior guard Mike Dunn found double-figure scoring, collecting 11 points while senior guard Maurice Furrowh led a balanced Wildcats' offensive attack with 20 points.

February 1, 2008
"Think Pink" on Feb. 9 to Support the Rams and Raise Awareness of Breast Cancer
The color normally associated with the February holiday named for St. Valentine may indeed be red, but Philadelphia University and the Department of Athletics are asking all supporters of Rams' basketball to "Think Pink" this month, especially on Saturday, February 9, 2008 at the Gallagher Center.

January 31, 2008
Magee and Woodland Honored by Philadelphia SportsWriters Association
Men’s Basketball Head Coach Herb Magee '63 (shown at the podium on Mon.) and two-sport student-athlete Brooke Woodland ’08 were honored at the prestigious Philadelphia SportsWriters Association (PSWA) Awards Dinner Jan. 28 at the Crowne Plaza Hotel in Cherry Hill, N.J.

January 29, 2008
Rams Take Fifth in a Row in Defensive Struggle With Lightning
Sophomore forward Malcolm Ingram (Philadelphia, Pa./Solebury Prep) tied a career-high with 26 points, hitting nine of 13 shots from the field, in a 64-55 victory for Philadelphia University in men’s basketball action against Goldey-Beacom College on Tuesday night at the Gallagher Center. The win is the fifth straight for Head Coach Herb Magee’s squad, which moves above .500 to a winning 11-10 overall record and a perfect 8-0 in the Central Atlantic Collegiate Conference (CACC). In defeat, the Lightning fall to 10-8 overall and 4-5 in the CACC.

January 26, 2008
Rams' Second-Half Surge Proves Too Much for Eagles
Sophomore swingman Marcus Lemon (Alexandria, Va./T.C. Williams; pictured) came off the bench to score 20 of his team-high 21 points in the second half as Philadelphia University overcame a 12-point halftime deficit to improve to 7-0 in Central Atlantic Collegiate Conference (CACC) play with a 70-67 comeback win today at Post University in Waterbury, Conn. The Rams also even their overall record on the season at 10-10. The host Eagles are now 5-4 in league play and 8-10 in all games.

January 23, 2008
Malcolm Ingram Claims CACC and ECAC Player of the Week Honors
Philadelphia University sophomore Malcolm Ingram has claimed Central Atlantic Collegiate Conference (CACC) and Eastern College Athletic Conference (ECAC) Men's Basketball Player of the Week honors for the week ending Sunday, January 20.

January 19, 2008
Win at Dominican Keeps Rams Atop CACC
Philadelphia University improved their Central Atlantic Collegiate Conference (CACC) record to 6-0 with a win over Dominican College, 79-66 this afternoon on Coach Baxter Court at the Hennessy Center in Orangeburg, N.Y. The Rams held a 42-36 lead going into the break behind a 16 point first half by sophomore Malcolm Ingram (Philadelphia, Pa./Solebury Prep).

January 15, 2008
Ingram, Dunn and Martin Spark Convincing Conference Victory Over Chestnut Hill
Sophomore forward Malcolm Ingram scored 26 points to go along with 12 rebounds, while junior guard Mike Dunn added 20 points on the strength of six three-point buckets as the Rams (8-10, 5-0) downed the Griffins (1-12, 1-4) 90-52 in CACC South Division action at the Gallagher Center. Senior captain Maurice Martin (pictured) delivered a career-high 12 points for the Rams.

January 12, 2008
Hickenbottom Leads Rams to Victory Over UDC in Rematch
Senior forward Jason Hickenbottom (Philadelphia, Pa./Simon Gratz; pictured) scored 15 of his game-high 21 points in the second half as Philadelphia University earned a 75-65 win over the University of District of Columbia in men's basketball action on Saturday afternoon at the Gallagher Center. The win, avenging an earlier season loss to the Firebirds, improves the Rams to 7-10 overall while UDC falls to 8-4 overall.

January 9, 2008
Rams' Rally Falls Short Against Kutztown
Philadelphia University junior guard Mike Dunn (Harrisburg, Pa./Central Dauphin; pictured) poured in a team-high 19 points, including five three-point field goals, but it wasn’t enough to prevent an 81-75 setback to Kutztown University in men’s basketball action on Wednesday night at the Gallagher Center. The loss drops the Rams to 6-10 overall while the Golden Bears improve to 7-5 overall.

January 7, 2008
Hot Shooting From Three-Point Land Keeps Rams Atop CACC South
Sophomore point guard Russell Frederick (pictured) led a quartet of Rams into double-figure scoring with a game-high 22 points, and the team shot 50% (13-26) from beyond the three-point line, as Philadelphia University downed Bloomfield College 81-56 in a Central Atlantic Collegiate Conference (CACC) crossover contest in Bloomfield, N.J. tonight. In addition to Frederick, sophomore forward Malcolm Ingram had 18 points and seven rebounds, fellow sophomore forward Marcus Lemon added 14 points and junior guard Mike Dunn contributed 12 points. The Rams up their record to 6-9 on the year, more importantly they are 4-0 in CACC play as they continue to remain atop the South Division standings. Bloomfield drops to 10-7 for the season, and they sit in fourth place in the CACC North Division with a 2-3 conference mark.

December 29, 2007
Men's Basketball Drops Second Straight, 61-53 at Bryant University
Sophomore forward Marcus Lemon came off the bench to score a team-high 13 points for Philadelphia University, but the Rams still fell at Bryant University, 61-53, on Saturday night. The loss, which came in the team's second contest in the Bryant University Holiday Tournament, drops the Rams to 5-9 overall on the season.

December 28, 2007
Assumption College Takes One-Point Win from Rams
Senior forward Jason Hickenbottom and sophomore forward Malcolm Ingram tallied 19 point apiece, but it wasn't enough to prevent a 60-59 loss to Assumption College in men's basketball action on Friday in Smithfield, R.I. With the setback, Head Coach Herb Magee's team falls to 5-8 overall entering its second contest of the Bryant University Holiday Tournament, a Saturday evening matchup with the host Bulldogs.

December 19, 2007
Balanced Rams' Attack Leads to Home Victory Over Griffins
Sophomore forward Malcolm Ingram registered a double-double with 19 points and 12 rebounds, leading Philadelphia University to an 83-44 win over Chestnut Hill College in men’s basketball action on Wednesday night at the Gallagher Center. With the victory, the Rams improve to 5-7 overall while the Griffins fall to 0-7 overall. In addition to Ingram, the Rams placed three other players in double-figure scoring including sophomore guard/forward Marcus Lemon (pictured) with a career-high 17 points in his first career start. Freshman guard Mike Acquaviva paced Chestnut Hill with nine points and four boards.

December 17, 2007
CACC Names Ingram and Romano to Weekly Basketball Honorable Mention List
The Central Atlantic Collegiate Conference (CACC) recognized two Philadelphia University sophomore basketball student-athletes today, as center Jessica Romano of the women's team and forward Malcolm Ingram (pictured) from the men's team both earned honorable mention for their efforts on the court over the past week.

December 12, 2007
Overtime Tussle with River Hawks Ends in Defeat for Rams
Philadelphia University sophomore forward Malcolm Ingram poured in a career-high 23 points and added seven rebounds, but it wasn’t enough to prevent a 77-76 overtime loss to UMass Lowell in men’s basketball action on Wednesday night at the Gallagher Center. The setback drops the Rams to 4-7 overall while the River Hawks even their record at 4-4 on the season.

December 8, 2007
Ingram Pilots Rams to Third-Straight League Win
Sophomore forward Malcolm Ingram led all scorers with 17 points, adding eight rebounds, in helping Philadelphia University to a 65-45 win over visiting Nyack College on Saturday afternoon in men's basketball action. The triumph improves the Rams to 4-6 overall on the season including a perfect 3-0 mark in the Central Atlantic Collegiate Conference (CACC) while the Warriors fall to 3-5 overall and 0-3 in the league.

December 5, 2007
Rams Lose at the Buzzer in Overtime to Cheyney
The Philadelphia University men's basketball team fell to Cheyney University at the overtime buzzer in a non-league game played at the Gallagher Center this evening.

December 5, 2007
Frederick Claims Men's Basketball Player of the Week Honors from both CACC and ECAC
Russell Frederick (shown here knocking down an early second-half three-point field goal in the Rams' 65-61 win over Wilmington at the Palestra) has claimed CACC and ECAC Men's Basketball Player of the Week accolades for the week ending Sunday, Dec. 2.

December 3, 2007
Men's Basketball Notches Conference Victory at Holy Family University
Senior forward Jason Hickenbottom poured in a game-high 19 points and collected 12 rebounds, helping the Philadelphia University men's basketball team to a 52-47 win at Holy Family University.

December 3, 2007
Rams at the Palestra: Photo Gallery and related ESPN.com story
The Philadelphia University men's basketball team played their conference opener in one of college basketball's most hallowed halls.

December 1, 2007
Rams Hold Off Late Wilmington Surge to Notch CACC Win at The Palestra
Head Coach Herb Magee's men's basketball team held off a furious late rally by the Wilmington Wildcats on Saturday afternoon, December 1st, to earn a 65-61 win in both teams' Central Atlantic Collegiate Conference (CACC) opener

November 29, 2007
Balanced Scoring Attack Helps Men's Basketball to Win over West Chester
Four players scored in double-figures for Philadelphia University, helping the Rams to a 77-58 victory over West Chester University on Thursday, November 29th, in men's basketball action at the Gallagher Center.

September 27, 2007
CSTV to Televise Men's Basketball Game Against Holy Family on February 9th
Philadelphia University’s men’s basketball team will be hitting the airwaves of CSTV (College Sports TV) at 12 noon on Saturday, February 9th, 2008 when they host Holy Family in a Central Atlantic Collegiate Conference (CACC) matchup at the Athletic & Recreation Center, in an announcement made today by Philadelphia University Director of Athletics and Head Women’s Basketball Coach Tom Shirley.