STONEHILL SKYHAWKS MEN'S BASKETBALL
PROGRAM OVERVIEW
Stonehill College's Skyhawks compete in the Northeast Conference from their home base at Merkert Gymnasium in Easton, Massachusetts, a campus of 2,491 students established in 1948. Head coach Chris Kraus oversees a 16-player roster that entered winter play with a 9-18 overall record, splitting home and away performances with a 6-5 mark at Merkert against a 3-13 road record. The defensive challenges have been pronounced, as opponents are scoring 68.6 points per game compared to the Skyhawks' 65.0 points per contest.
Conference play tells a more competitive story, with Stonehill holding a 4-6 Northeast Conference record in what remains an ongoing campaign. The team's significant home court advantage—reflected in their 6-5 home record versus the 3-13 road deficit—suggests Merkert Gymnasium provides valuable support in tight contests. While the 18-loss total indicates substantial rebuilding ahead, Kraus's squad has demonstrated the ability to compete effectively within conference parameters, showing that development continues even as the overall numbers reflect the program's current trajectory.
KEY FACTS
| School | Stonehill College |
| Sport | Men's Basketball |
| Conference | Northeast Conference |
| Division | D1-FCS |
| Location | Easton, Massachusetts |
| Venue | Merkert Gymnasium |
| Head Coach | Chris Kraus |
ROSTER (2025-26)
| # | Name | Pos |
|---|---|---|
| 3 | William Batchelder | G |
| 21 | Colin Byrne | G |
| 22 | Charlie Diamantis | G |
| 13 | Raymond Espinal-Guzman | F |
| 4 | Davante Hackett | G |
| 30 | Anthony Holden | G |
| 15 | Norbu Jenpa | G |
| 10 | Hermann Koffi | G |
| 20 | Cory Lovell | F |
| 31 | Pearse McGuinn | F |
| 33 | Ethan Meuser | F |
| 12 | Eino Montin | G |
| 2 | Trenton Ruth | G |
| 5 | Chas Stinson | G |
| 1 | Rex Sunderland | G |
| 11 | Ridvan Tutic | F |
SEASON RECORD
12-21
Overall
8-6
Home
4-15
Away
7-9
Conference
66.4 PPG / 68.6 Opp PPG
SCHEDULE (2025-26)
| Date | Opponent | Result |
|---|---|---|
| Nov 3 | Thomas (ME) Terriers | W 100-48 |
| Nov 8 | DePaul Blue Demons | L 64-72 |
| Nov 12 | Rhode Island Rams | L 57-80 |
| Nov 15 | Fairfield Stags | L 71-73 |
| Nov 15 | Loyola Maryland Greyhounds | L 63-74 |
| Nov 18 | Iowa State Cyclones | L 57-96 |
| Nov 21 | Lafayette Leopards | W 74-70 |
| Nov 26 | UMass Lowell River Hawks | L 64-75 |
| Nov 30 | Quinnipiac Bobcats | L 62-76 |
| Dec 2 | Bryant Bulldogs | L 65-77 |
| Dec 13 | Vermont State Johnson Badgers | W 101-60 |
| Dec 17 | New Hampshire Wildcats | L 58-59 |
| Dec 23 | Syracuse Orange | L 48-77 |
| Jan 3 | New Haven Chargers | L 55-70 |
| Jan 4 | Wagner Seahawks | W 69-60 |
| Jan 9 | Central Connecticut Blue Devils | L 69-76 |
| Jan 10 | Chicago State Cougars | W 85-82 |
| Jan 17 | Mercyhurst Lakers | W 62-57 |
| Jan 19 | Saint Francis Red Flash | L 61-63 |
| Jan 24 | Long Island University Sharks | L 63-66 |
| Jan 27 | Central Connecticut Blue Devils | W 61-59 |
| Jan 30 | Fairleigh Dickinson Knights | W 58-57 |
| Jan 31 | Le Moyne Dolphins | W 65-54 |
| Feb 6 | Fairleigh Dickinson Knights | L 58-74 |
| Feb 7 | Long Island University Sharks | L 54-61 |
| Feb 13 | Chicago State Cougars | L 55-68 |
| Feb 14 | Wagner Seahawks | L 57-68 |
| Feb 20 | New Haven Chargers | L 51-64 |
| Feb 21 | Le Moyne Dolphins | W 77-68 |
| Feb 27 | Saint Francis Red Flash | W 103-77 |
| Feb 28 | Mercyhurst Lakers | L 72-75 |
| Mar 5 | Le Moyne Dolphins | W 81-71 |
| Mar 7 | Mercyhurst Lakers | L 51-56 |
ANALYTICS
-2.2
Pt Diff
L1
Streak
45.9%
SOS
#328
T-Rank
Barthag: 0.1811
95.9
Adj O
109.4
Adj D
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Massachusetts Men's Basketball ProgramsFREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
- What conference does Stonehill Men's Basketball compete in?
- Stonehill Skyhawks Men's Basketball competes in the Northeast Conference conference at the NCAA D1-FCS level.
- Where does Stonehill play men's basketball home games?
- Stonehill Men's Basketball plays home games at Merkert Gymnasium in Easton, MA.
- Who is the head coach of Stonehill Men's Basketball?
- The head coach of Stonehill Skyhawks Men's Basketball is Chris Kraus.
- When was Stonehill Men's Basketball program established?
- The establishment date for Stonehill Men's Basketball is not currently available.