By Paul Casey Gotham ORLANDO, FL -- If Friday's game is a sign of things to come, Minnesota Golden Gopher fans might build a resume of virtues before this season is done. Julian Welch and Chip Armelin provided a one-two punch off the bench as the Golden Gophers came from behind to defeat the Indian State Sycamores 76-69 in the second round of the 2011 Old Spice Classic at … [Read more...] about Minnesota wears down Indiana State 76-69
Archives for November 2011
College Football: Thanksgiving Edition
By Aaron M Smith I am sitting here after a day of family, a belly full of turkey and many reminders of what I am thankful for. As people get ready for Black Friday and a weekend of holiday shopping , there are plenty of important college football games that could have huge implications on the Pickin' Splinters College Football Poll. So pull up a chair, pull up a hot … [Read more...] about College Football: Thanksgiving Edition
Late 3s key Dayton’s victory over Wake Forest, 80-76
By Paul Casey Gotham ORLANDO, FL -- The waiting can be the hardest part. For the Dayton Flyers the anticipation took shape in the form of some expected scoring punch. In the meantime, the Flyers might have found a new contributor. Paul Williams led five Flyers in double figures, and Matt Kavanaugh notched his first career double-double as Dayton defeated the Wake Forest … [Read more...] about Late 3s key Dayton’s victory over Wake Forest, 80-76
2011 Old Spice Classic | Day 1 Evening Session-Thread
By Paul Casey Gotham ORLANDO, FL -- The Old Spice Classic rolls on with a pair of evening games. University of Dayton (Atlantic 10) vs. Wake Forest (Atlantic Coast Conference) The Flyers are 12-5 against BCS opponents in the last four seasons. Dayton’s 12 victories have come against Ole Miss (twice), North Carolina, Illinois, Louisville, West Virginia, Georgia Tech, … [Read more...] about 2011 Old Spice Classic | Day 1 Evening Session-Thread
Mbakwe takes charge as Minnesota upends DePaul 86-85
By Paul Casey Gotham ORLANDO, FL -- For thirty-nine-plus minutes Thursday afternoon Minnesota's Trevor Mbakwe filled the stat sheet with points and rebounds. It was the play he made not found in the box score that made the difference. Mbakwe registered a double-double, and Rodney Williams had a team-high 18 points as the Golden Gophers defeated the DePaul Blue Demons … [Read more...] about Mbakwe takes charge as Minnesota upends DePaul 86-85