MEN'S BASKETBALL OPENS SEASON WITH 21ST TOURNAMENT OF HEROES THIS WEEKEND

11/8/2023 8:00:00 AM

Staten Island, NY - The College of Staten Island Men's Basketball Team will open their season with the 21^st annual Tournament of Heroes tipping off on Friday night. The event will feature four teams, the host Dolphins, the St. Thomas Aquinas College Spartans, the Saint Anselm College Hawks, and the Southern New Hampshire University Penmen. The event, which formerly was held during the holiday season in late December and featured a four-team bracket style format, was altered in 2021 to adhere to NCAA Division II scheduling regulations. The Tournament of Heroes retained its name despite these changes, but will now instead feature four games played across two days. As always, the event is held in honor of former Dolphins Terrance Aiken, Scott Davidson, and Tom Hannafin, as well as all those who lost their lives on September 11, 2001. Ahead of game two on Friday night, we will take the time to remember our three heroes along with all of those who perished on 9/11. Be sure to arrive early ahead of the 7:30 PM game two tip-off so that you don't miss any of our ceremony.

OUR HEROES
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Terrance Aiken was a member of the Men's Basketball Team for just one season in 1994-1995, and his teammates and coaches quickly came to know him for his outgoing personality and passion for technology. His love of the game of basketball brought him to the College of Staten Island, and his love of technology led him to accept a position with Virtual Computer Technologies in 2001. September 11^th was just his sixth day on the job, and Terrance lost his life in the terrorist attack at the World Trade Center. He left behind a wife and three kids, but his infectious personality has not been forgotten by his friends and teammates in the many years that have gone by since his tragic passing.

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Scott Davidson spent four years with the Dolphins from 1986-1989, and on the court, he was known for his scrappy play and intensity combined with a willingness to do whatever it took to win. However, those who knew him off the court recalled a playful demeanor that would surprise those who only knew him as an athlete. Scott possessed a deep care for others which led him to join the New York City Fire Department, and ultimately, to enter the World Trade Center on September 11^th. Demonstrating selflessness in the face of immense tragedy, Scott perished on 9/11 leaving behind a wife and two kids. His energy and willingness to sacrifice for the betterment of the team was apparent on the court as a player, but his act of heroism on 9/11 will be honored at this year's Tournament of Heroes.

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Tom Hannafin was a four-year standout for the Dolphins from 1983-1987. He was a dynamic, record-setting two way player that contributed to three championship teams. Despite all of his athletic achievements, what his teammates remember most about him is his ability to bring them closer together as family. Tom, who was a presence at the Sports & Recreation Center well beyond his playing days, often organized events which allowed former teammates to catch up with one another and reminisce about the past. Driven by his care for others, Tom was always there for his teammates, and when called upon to be there for others on September 11, 2001, he entered the World Trade Center as a member of the New York City Fire Department. He left behind two children and friends that remember him to this day for his ability to inspire growth in them as teammates and as people.

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SCHEDULE
This year's Tournament of Heroes will include four games played across two days on Friday and Saturday. The full schedule of games can be found below.

ADMISSION POLICY
The 2023 Men's Basketball Tournament of Heroes will be held at the Sports & Recreation Center, building 1R, on the campus of the College of Staten Island with day one being Friday, November 10^th and day two being Saturday, November 11^th.  Tickets will be sold at the entrance to the event for $5 each.  Please arrive with cash to purchase tickets.

CAN'T ATTEND?
All four games will be streamed on CSI Sportsnet via the ECC Network. The ECC Network app is available on most streaming and mobile devices and can be accessed via desktop here.

Live stats will also be available for all four games at the link here.

LIVE BROADCASTS

St. Thomas Aquinas vs Southern New Hampshire            College of Staten Island vs Saint Anselm College


St. Thomas Aquinas vs Saint Anselm College              College of Staten Island vs Southern New Hampshire

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