1996 North Atlantic Conference men's basketball tournament

1996 America East men's basketball tournament
ClassificationDivision I
Season1995–96
Teams10
ChampionsDrexel (3rd title)
Winning coachBill Herrion (3rd title)
MVPMalik Rose (Drexel)
1995–96 North Atlantic Conference men's basketball standings
Conf. Overall
Team W   L   PCT W   L   PCT
Drexel † 17 – 1   .944 27 – 4   .871
Boston University 13 – 5   .722 18 – 11   .621
Maine 11 – 7   .611 15 – 13   .536
Delaware 11 – 7   .611 15 – 12   .556
Towson State 11 – 7   .611 16 – 12   .571
Vermont 10 – 8   .556 12 – 15   .444
Hofstra 5 – 13   .278 9 – 18   .333
New Hampshire 5 – 13   .278 6 – 21   .222
Hartford 5 – 13   .278 6 – 22   .214
Northeastern 2 – 16   .111 4 – 24   .143
† 1996 NAC tournament winner
Rankings from AP poll

The 1996 America East men's basketball tournament was hosted by the Delaware Blue Hens at Bob Carpenter Center.[1][2] The final was held at Daskalakis Athletic Center on the campus of Drexel University. Drexel gained its third consecutive America East Conference Championship and an automatic berth to the NCAA tournament with its win over Boston University.[3] Drexel was given the 12th seed in the West Regional of the NCAA Tournament, defeated Memphis in the first round 75–63, and lost in the second round to Syracuse 69–58.

Bracket and results

First round Second round Semifinals Finals
            
1 Drexel 83
9 Hartford 71
8 New Hampshire 73
9 Hartford 76[4]
1 Drexel 84
5 Towson State 74[8]
4 Delaware 78
5 Towson State 85
1 Drexel 76
2 Boston U. 67[3]
2 Boston U. 69
10 Northeastern 54[6]
7 Hofstra 61
10 Northeastern 71[5]
2 Boston U. 66
3 Maine 64[9]
3 Maine 84
6 Vermont 75[7]

See also

References

  1. ^ Kern, Mike (February 29, 1996). "Drexel has a real NAC, but has to prove it". Philadelphia Daily News. p. 62. Retrieved March 19, 2026.
  2. ^ Tresolini, Kevin (March 4, 1996). "NAC tourney a success at home of Hens". The News Journal. p. 16. Retrieved March 19, 2026.
  3. ^ a b "Drexel grabs berth in NCAA tourney". Press of Atlantic City. March 8, 1996. p. 18. Retrieved March 19, 2026.
  4. ^ Tomashek, Tom (March 2, 1996). "Tabb's hot hand boosts Hartford". The News Journal. p. 15. Retrieved March 19, 2026.
  5. ^ "North Atlantic Conference". Daily Hampshire Gazette. March 2, 1996. p. 30. Retrieved March 19, 2026.
  6. ^ "UMaine advances tourney to semifinals". Portland Press Herald. March 3, 1996. p. 35. Retrieved March 19, 2026.
  7. ^ Faryniasz, Kirk (March 3, 1996). "UVM Men's Season Ended". The Rutland Daily Herald. p. 9. Retrieved March 19, 2026.
  8. ^ Noonan, Kevin (March 4, 1996). "Drexel blooms even without Rose". The News Journal. p. 16. Retrieved March 19, 2026.
  9. ^ "North Atlantic Conference Semifinals". The Day. March 4, 1996. p. 14. Retrieved March 19, 2026.
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