By Paul Gotham BETHLEHEM, PA -- Dave Paulsen survived his brush with karma Monday night. On the road, playing for first place in the Patriot League and against the team who defeated Bucknell in January, the last thing the Bison head coach wanted to worry about was facing that task with his leading scorer limited by foul trouble. But less than eight minutes into the … [Read more...] about Bucknell’s Fitzpatrick comes through in a pinch
Archives for February 2013
Johnson and Monroe get revenge with 85-70 defeat of Erie
By Paul Gotham ROCHESTER, NY – This one was much different. Two weeks after returning home with tails between their legs, the Monroe Community College men's basketball team answered. In doing so, the Tribunes took control of their destiny. Kenny Johnson (Philadelphia, PA/Abington Friends) paced a balanced attack as the Monroe Community College Tribunes (23-3/10-1) … [Read more...] about Johnson and Monroe get revenge with 85-70 defeat of Erie
Bonnies Fall To La Salle In Overtime, Face Uncertain Future
By Ryan Lazo ST. BONAVENTURE, N.Y. — After roaring back from a 16-point first half deficit and tying the game in the final seconds of regulation to force overtime, this was a game St. Bonaventure needed to win. La Salle, the only team in the Atlantic 10 Conference to defeat both VCU and Butler this season, were on their heels. The Bonnies trailed by three with just 2.8 … [Read more...] about Bonnies Fall To La Salle In Overtime, Face Uncertain Future
Canisius resilience on display in victory over Niagara
By Paul Gotham BUFFALO, NY – Billy Baron handed out just one assist. It came with less than six minutes to go. The Metro-Atlantic Athletic Conference’s leader in helpers came in averaging more than five per game. Isaac Sosa connected just one time behind the arc. Sosa’s 3.1 makes per contest from long range ranks second in the MAAC. He only had four attempts Sunday … [Read more...] about Canisius resilience on display in victory over Niagara
Niagara’s Too Talented To Continue Skid
By Ryan Lazo LEWISTON, N.Y. — The 174th all-time meeting between Niagara and Canisius seemingly mirrored the 173rd meeting from the opening minutes. Early frustrations for the Purple Eagles soon turned to ferocious right and left hooks to the faces of the Golden Griffins. And when freshman T.J. Cline nailed a corner 3-pointer to put Niagara up 64-62 with just 3:13 … [Read more...] about Niagara’s Too Talented To Continue Skid