Coach Mark A. Corino Sets the Record for NJ NCAA Basketball Wins!

CALDWELL, N.J.- Caldwell University men’s basketball Head Coach Mark A. Corino added another milestone achievement in his storied coaching career, earning his 604th career victory to surpass former Stockton University head coach Gerry Matthews to stand alone as the all-time victories leader for an NCAA men’s basketball coach in the State of New Jersey.

Corino, who tied the state record this past Wednesday, earned his record setting win with a 61-55 victory against Holy Family University on Saturday afternoon in a Central Atlantic Collegiate Conference contest. Matthews, who coached the Ospreys from 1985-2016, finished his career with a 603-243 record.

Caldwell University will honor Coach Corino’s career and achievements later this month for “Mark A. Corino Day” on January 29 prior to the Cougars home game at the George R. Newman Center on Caldwell’s campus at 3 pm.

The Cougars improve to 6-5 overall and 2-2 in the CACC, while the Tigers fall to 6-10 overall and 1-5 in conference play. The Cougars return to the court on Tuesday, January 11 as they travel to Post University for a CACC contest at 6 pm.