ROCHESTER, NY - In the first-ever men's varsity contest, the Nazareth men's basketball team defeated Eisenhower JV 77-67 on November 30, 1977.

Rick Harris led the way with 28 points and seven rebounds. Ed Toppi and Chris Devins each had 13 points in the win.

The Golden Flyers finished the year 15-4 overall.

The President at the time was Robert A. Kidera, Nazareth's sixth president, who was hired on July 1, 1976. Nazareth's current gymnasium is named after Kidera who is a vital piece of Nazareth's athletic history. Said Kidera, "I view the development of an intercollegiate athletic program for both men and women at Nazareth as a vital dimension in our campus life."

In 1977-78, the Nazareth athletics department consisted of basketball, swimming, golf, tennis, and volleyball.

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About the Top 100 Moments
10 moments will be revealed each month, spanning March 2024 to December, 2024. Five moments will be unveiled during the first week of each month and then another five moments during the third week of the month. Moments will not be "ranked" 1-100 and will be released in no particular order. 
 
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