By Paul Gotham BUFFALO, NY -- To say that Wednesday night was an exercise in frustration for Javon McCrea and his University of Buffalo Bulls understates the point. The 6-7, 250 pound forward, who had become comfortable making opposing frontcourts uncomfortable, found the tables turned on him by the Temple Owls. Halftime of Wednesday's non-conference tilt and McCrea … [Read more...] about McCrea earned Temple’s attention
Archives for November 2012
Canisius takes care of UMBC
Courtesy of GoGriffs.com BALTIMORE - The Canisius College men's basketball team snapped a 10-game road losing streak that dated back to last season with a convincing 83-65 win on the road over UMBC Thursday night in the RAC Arena. The win, which was the Golden Griffins first road victory since Dec. 18, 2011, improved the Blue and Gold to 4-1 on the year, while … [Read more...] about Canisius takes care of UMBC
Dunphy waiting on the Owls to find their identity
By Paul Gotham BUFFALO, NY -- Wednesday night the Temple Owls held an opponent under 40 points for the first time in three years. In so doing, the Cherry and White improved to 4-0 for the first time in more than a decade. Just don't expect head coach Fran Dunphy to bubble over with excitement. The seventh-year coach isn't as concerned with what his team is doing as opposed … [Read more...] about Dunphy waiting on the Owls to find their identity
Dayton women’s basketball offering free trip to Butler game
The University of Dayton would like to invite all Flyer fans to join in a free bus trip provided by UD. The free trip includes travel to and from Indianapolis and a ticket to the Atlantic 10 Conference opener for the Flyer women’s basketball team at Butler on Jan. 12, 2013 at noon at historic Hinkle Fieldhouse. The bus will leave from UD Arena at 8:30 a.m. Jan. 12 and fans … [Read more...] about Dayton women’s basketball offering free trip to Butler game
Balanced effort leads Gaels over Niagara, 83-72
Courtesy of ICGaels.com. NEW ROCHELLE, NY - The Iona College men's basketball team earned an 83-72 win over Niagara in its 2012-13 Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference opener at the Hynes Center. Junior Sean Armand's first collegiate double-double - an 18-point, 11 rebound effort - led the Gaels (3-2, 1-0 MAAC) to victory over the Purple Eagles (2-4, 0-1 … [Read more...] about Balanced effort leads Gaels over Niagara, 83-72