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Union Leader Athlete of the Month: Exeter's Morissette had a memorable March for Saint Anselm
TL;DR
Josh Morissette of Saint Anselm College had a standout performance in March, leading his team to victory in the Northeast 10 Championship. His memorable game included a crucial 3-pointer that helped secure the Hawks' 11th title.
Key points
- Josh Morissette is a senior guard for Saint Anselm College.
- He played a pivotal role in the Northeast 10 Championship game.
- Saint Anselm College won the championship with a score of 75-69.
- The victory marked the Hawks' 11th NE 10 title.
- Morissette's performance was celebrated by over 1,000 fans.
Josh MorissetteSaint Anselm CollegeNortheast 10 ChampionshipSaint Michael's College
If Josh Morissette closes his eyes and thinks back to that special night, heās right back in Stoutenburgh Gymnasium.
More than 1,000 fans have filed into the 1,200-seat building 30 minutes before tipoff. They erupt with the loudest cheers Morissette ever heard at a home game after he drains a 3-pointer with 5:01 left to give the Saint Anselm College menās basketball team a 14-point lead in the Northeast 10 Championship game.
When the final buzzer sounds, the fans storm the court and the senior guard from Exeter hugs anybody who comes up to him looking for one.
The Hawksā 75-69 victory over Saint Michaelās College to capture their 11th NE 10 title on March 7 was the highlight of a memorable March for Morissette.
āI donāt know if words can describe it,ā Morissette said of the game. āIt was a moment that will live in my head until I die.ā
For his performance over Saint Anselmās playoff run that ended in the NCAA Division II Sweet 16, Morissette was chosen as the March New Hampshire Union Leader Apple Therapy Services/Bedford Ambulatory Surgical Center/Express MED Athlete of the Month by the Union Leader Board of Judges.
Morissette, who attended Exeter High School for two years before transferring to Phillips Exeter Academy, averaged 23.6 points and four rebounds per game over Saint Anselmās five March playoff games.
In the NE 10 championship game, Morissette scored a month-high 28 points and grabbed six boards. Morissette was named the NE 10 Tournamentās Most Outstanding Player after the game.
Saint Anselmās victory over the Purple Knights marked its fourth in four meetings between the teams last season.
āThey play a very good matchup zone and, for me, I was able to get to the middle of it in the first half and I was able to hit my outside shots,ā said Morissette, who went 6-for-11 from 3-point range. āMy teammates did a great job of getting into the middle of the paint and the defense collapsed a lot and I had some open looks. ...I think I shot it very well at the end of the season and, thankfully, it kept going that night and into the NCAA tournament.ā
The Hawks (25-8), who also won the NE 10 regular season title, opened their NCAA tournament run by defeating conference foe Assumption 92-81 in the first round of the East Regional.
Morissette, who transferred to Saint Anselm from Division I Wofford College after his freshman year, made five of his six 3-pointer attempts as he set the Hawksā single season 3-pointer record and finished with 24 points.
The victory was Saint Anselmās second over three meetings with the Greyhounds.
Morissette, who went 119-for-273 (.436) from 3-point range last season, said Assumption was a tough matchup for the Hawks.
āI think every player on the team would say our biggest weakness as a team was we turned the ball over too many times,ā Morissette said, āand Assumption presses the whole game. ... theyāre one of the best teams in the country in causing turnovers.ā
Q&A
What did Josh Morissette achieve in March for Saint Anselm College?
Josh Morissette led his team to victory in the Northeast 10 Championship, marking a memorable month for him.
How did the fans react during the Northeast 10 Championship game?
More than 1,000 fans erupted in cheers when Morissette scored a crucial 3-pointer, showcasing their excitement and support.
What was the final score of the Northeast 10 Championship game?
The final score was 75-69 in favor of Saint Anselm College against Saint Michael's College.
What was Josh Morissette's role in the championship game?
Josh Morissette played as a senior guard and made significant contributions, including a key 3-pointer that helped secure the win.