2017-18 Men’s Basketball Schedule Unveiled
Written by Andrew Capitelli (SJC-LI Sports Information)
Patchogue, NY| Now entering his fourth season with the St. Joseph's College (L.I.) men's basketball team, head coach Kevin Spann unveiled his squad's schedule for the 2017-18 season on Thursday morning.
The Golden Eagles, who posted a 10-16 overall record in 2016-17, open the season at Manhattanville College on Wednesday, November 15 in a non-conference showdown at 7:00 pm.
On Saturday, November 18, SJC visits John Jay College for a 3:00 pm tip before opening Skyline Conference play at home vs. SUNY Maritime on Tuesday, November 21 at 7:00 pm.
Last season's six seed in the Skyline Conference Championship, St. Joseph's, who posted a 9-7 conference mark a year ago, will continue Skyline action a week later at home vs. Sarah Lawrence on Tuesday, November 28 at 7:00 pm.
The Golden Eagles play their final regular season game at home vs. conference rival Mount St. Mary on Saturday, February 17. Senior Day festivities are scheduled to take place prior to the 3:00 pm scheduled tip-off.
The Skyline Conference will revert back to standard table scoring in 2017-18 after employing a divisional format a year ago. All teams will play conference opponents twice and the top six teams will qualify for the conference championship tournament.
The championship's first round is scheduled to begin on Tuesday, February 21 when the #3 seed hosts the #6 seed and the #4 seed hosts the #5 seed. The winners travel to the #1 and #2 seeds for the semifinal round on Thursday, February 23.
The conference final, hosted by the highest remaining seed, will be played on Saturday, February 25.
