2007–08 Carleton Ravens men's basketball season

The 2007-08 Carleton University Ravens men's basketball season began on August 31, 2007 with exhibition games against NCAA Division I teams, and with regular season games beginning on November 9. The season ended when the Ravens hosted the national championships at Scotiabank Place for the first time. Despite a stellar 22-0 regular season and 31-0 record against Canadian competition, the Ravens lost in the CIS semi-final to the Acadia Axemen, ending their 5 straight championships.

Roster

# Name Pos.
3Mike KennyGuard
10Elliot ThompsonGuard
11Ryan BellGuard
13Stuart TurnbullGuard
15Jean-Émmanuel Jean-MarieForward
21Derek McConneryForward
22Cole HobinGuard
23Daron LeonardForward
31Luke ChapmanGuard
33Rob SaundersGuard
41Neal DawsonForward
42Aaron DoornekampForward
43Aaron ChapmanForward
45Kevin McCleeryForward

Coach: Dave Smart

Pre-season

Exhibition games against NCAA Division I Teams

Carleton performed well against some top teams from the NCAA at home in late August and early September. They lost to an Illinois team featuring Michael Jordan's son, Jeffrey Jordan in overtime. After going down to defeat against Villanova, the Ravens rebounded with a victory over the University of Alabama. They went to 3 U.S. Universities in late October and early November and were soundly defeated in all three.

Date Opponent Score
August 31Illinois Fighting Illini72-74 (OT)
September 1Villanova Wildcats46-61
September 2Alabama Crimson Tide83-72

House-Laughton Tournament

Date Opponent Score
October 12UQAM Citadins98-71
October 13Guelph Gryphons72-69
October 14Dalhousie Tigers96-69

Exhibition games on the road

Date Opponent Score Location
October 19Brandon Bobcats64-63University of Victoria
October 20Alberta Golden Bears61-56University of Victoria
October 21Victoria Vikes72-55University of Victoria
October 29Louisville Cardinals49-82University of Louisville
November 2Providence Friars72-86Rhode Island University
November 4Boston College Eagles47-72Boston College

Regular season

# Date Visitor Score Home Record
1November 9Carleton Ravens76-51McMaster Marauders1-0
2November 10Carleton Ravens85-52Lakehead Thunderwolves2-0
3November 16Waterloo Warriors53-77Carleton Ravens3-0
4November 17Laurier Golden Hawks66-90Carleton Ravens4-0
5November 23Western Mustangs50-78Carleton Ravens5-0
6November 24Windsor Lancers73-81Carleton Ravens6-0
7November 30Carleton Ravens71-68Brock Badgers7-0
8December 1Carleton Ravens72-64Guelph Gryphons8-0
9January 4Laurentian Voyageurs46-114Carleton Ravens9-0
10January 5York Lions61-80Carleton Ravens10-0
11January 11Carleton Ravens86-70Toronto Varsity Blues11-0
12January 12Carleton Ravens101-60Ryerson Rams12-0
13January 18Carleton Ravens73-54York Lions13-0
14January 19Carleton Ravens101-76Laurentian Voyageurs14-0
15January 25Carleton Ravens71-58Queen's Golden Gaels15-0
16January 26Carleton Ravens70-66Ottawa Gee-Gees*16-0
17January 29Carleton Ravens88-37RMC Paladins17-0
18February 1Toronto Varsity Blues73-94Carleton Ravens18-0
19February 2Ryerson Rams77-100Carleton Ravens19-0
20February 8RMC Paladins27-113Carleton Ravens20-0
21February 9Queen's Golden Gaels63-76Carleton Ravens21-0
22February 13Ottawa Gee-Gees73-75Carleton Ravens22-0

* Game was played at Scotiabank Place and not at the University of Ottawa. (Capital Hoops Classic)

OUA Playoffs

Date Visitor Score Home Event
February 23Queen's Golden Gaels44-96Carleton RavensOUA East Semi-final
March 1Ottawa Gee-Gees56-75Carleton RavensOUA East Final
March 8Western Mustangs65-81Carleton RavensWilson Cup Final

CIS Final 8

Date Opponent Score Event
March 14Alberta Golden Bears66-57Quarter-final
March 15Acadia Axemen80-82 (2OT)Semi-final
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