The CAA men’s basketball tournament wraps up in Baltimore
The Colonial Athletic Association men’s basketball tournament wrapped last night as Delaware defeated William and Mary to take the crown. This was the first time the tournament was held at the Baltimore Arena. CAA officials are hoping the excitement from this year’s tournament will springboard into the future as the tournament is slated to return to Charm City for the next two years. With the conclusion of the 4 day tournament The Baltimore Sun takes a look back at some of the highlights from this year’s contest.
- Dick Hageman, left, and Jeff Knab, right, of Art At Work, install the CAA logo and other decals on the basketball court of the Baltimore Arena. The CAA basketball tournament was held in Baltimore for the first time. (Amy Davis / Baltimore Sun)
- Towson University students cheer for their team late in the second half. Towson University defeated James Madison by score of 80 to 71. (Kenneth K. Lam/Baltimore Sun)
- Towson’s Rafriel Guthrie, right, defenses against James Madison’s Andrey Semenov, left, in the first half. (Kenneth K. Lam/Baltimore Sun)
- Towson’s Jerrelle Benimon, left, drives toward the basket past James Madison’s Andre Nation (315), right, in the first half. (Kenneth K. Lam/Baltimore Sun)
- Towson’s Timajh Parker-Rivera (#15), left, slams in two points before James Madison’s Taylor Bessick, right, can catch up in the first half of CAA quarterfinals at the Baltimore Arena. (Kenneth K. Lam/Baltimore Sun)
- Towson’s Jerrelle Benimon, right, battles James Madison’s Andrey Semenov for a loose ball in the second half. Towson University defeated James Madison by score of 80 to 71. (Kenneth K. Lam/Baltimore Sun)
- Towson’s Jerrelle Benimon, left, and Timajh Parker-Rivera relax as the game is about to end. Towson University defeated James Madison by score of 80 to 71. (Kenneth K. Lam/Baltimore Sun)
- Towson University cheerleading coach Edy Pratt reacts after a successful Towson free throw attempt in the second half. Towson University defeated James Madison. (Kenneth K. Lam/Baltimore Sun)
- Towson’s Timajh Parker-Rivera, left, blocks a shot by James Madison’s Charles Cooke, right, in the second half. Towson University defeated James Madison by score of 80 to 71 in CAA quarterfinals at the Baltimore Arena. (Kenneth K. Lam/Baltimore Sun)
- n the first period, Towson Tigers player Jerrelle Benimon #20 tries to pass the ball as William and Mary player Sean Sheldon #31 tries to prevent him in the CAA semifinals. (Algerina Perna/Baltimore Sun)
- In the second period, Towson Tigers player Rafriel Guthrie #22, left, grabs the ball in William & Mary’s court. At right is player Terry Tarpey #25. (Algerina Perna/Baltimore Sun)
- n the first period, Towson Tigers player Mike Burwell, #23 in center, manages to keep the ball as he’s challenged by William and Mary players Omar Prewitt #4, left, and Sean Sheldon #31 right. (Algerina Perna/Baltimore Sun)
- Win or loose, Towson Tigers are supported by their school. Here, they are cheered whiled playing against William & Mary who won the CAA men’s semifinal basketball game 75-71. (Algerina Perna/Baltimore Sun)
- Towson Tigers head coach Pat Skerry calls out instructions to his players during the game. William & Mary won the CAA men’s basketball game 75-71. (Algerina Perna/Baltimore Sun)
- There’s mixed reactions on the bench as Towson Tigers players watch their fellow team mates in the last seconds of the game they were loosing to William & Mary. (Algerina Perna/Baltimore Sun)
- Towson Tigers head coach Pat Skerry comforts player Mike Burwell, after their team lost to William & Mary in the CAA men’s basketball game at the Baltimore Arena. (Algerina Perna/Baltimore Sun)
- Delaware #10 Devon Saddler gets the Delaware team ready for the start of the game. Men’s 2014 CAA basketball tournament championships. (Lloyd Fox/Baltimore Sun)
- William & Mary fans cheer for their team during the championship game. (Lloyd Fox/Baltimore Sun)
- Delaware #4 Jarvis Threatt (L) and teammate #2 Barnett Harris (R) double team William & Mary #3 Marcus Thornton in the second half. (Lloyd Fox/Baltimore Sun)
- Delaware’s #10 Devon Saddler shows off his team spirit with his blue tongue. (Lloyd Fox/Baltimore Sun)
- William & Mary #22 Tim Rusthoven and Delaware #33 Carl Baptiste fight for a rebound in the first half of the men’s 2014 CAA basketball tournament championships. (Lloyd Fox/Baltimore Sun)
- Delaware #0 Davon Usher makes the basket over William & Mary’s #0 Daniel Dixon in the first half. Men’s 2014 CAA basketball tournament championships. (Lloyd Fox/Baltimore Sun)
- University Delaware cheerleader performs a backflip on the court. Men’s 2014 CAA basketball tournament championships. University of Delaware vs. William & Mary at the Baltimore Arena . (Lloyd Fox/Baltimore Sun)
- University of Delaware fans cheer before the championship game. Men’s 2014 CAA basketball tournament championships. (Lloyd Fox/Baltimore Sun)
- Delaware #13 Kyle Anderson reacts after hitting a second half three-pointer. (Lloyd Fox/Baltimore Sun)
- Delaware #0 Davon Usher celebrates with fans after winning the CAA tournament. (Lloyd Fox/Baltimore Sun)
- Delaware’s #10 Devon Saddler, Marvin King-Davis and Maurice Jeffers dive on teammate #33 Carl Baptiste after winning the CAA tournament. (Lloyd Fox/Baltimore Sun)
- Delaware #4 Jarvis Threatt celebrates with fans after winning the CAA Men’s 2014 CAA basketball tournament. (Lloyd Fox/Baltimore Sun)
- Delaware basketball coach Monte’ Ross holds up the net after the winning the CAA tournament. (Lloyd Fox/Baltimore Sun)