Courtesy of GoGriffs.com A 13-2 run over the span of 6:12 in the late stages of the second half proved to be the difference, as the Fairfield Stags defeated the Canisius Golden Griffins 67-58 Friday night in MAAC men’s basketball action at Mahoney Arena in Fairfield, Conn. The win, Fairfield’s second straight, improved the Stags to 8-10 overall and 4-4 in MAAC action, … [Read more...] about Canisius tripped up by Fairfield
Gissendanner leads Irondequoit to third straight win
IRONDEQUOIT, N.Y. -- Xavier Gissendanner scored 11 of his game-high 27 points in a 15-0 game opening run to lead Irondequoit to its third victory in a row. Thomas would never get within double digits of the Eagles for the rest of the game. Gissendanner had his way in the paint and converted a number of mid-range jumpers en route to 22 first-half … [Read more...] about Gissendanner leads Irondequoit to third straight win
St. Bonaventure stays red hot at home, downs Duquesne, 65-56
Courtesy of GoBonnies.com ST. BONAVENTURE, N.Y. - In recent years, St. Bonaventure has owned its series with regional rival Duquesne, winning 19 of the last 22 meetings against the Dukes. That stat alone doesn't tell the entire story - nine of the last 14 games between the two squads were settled by six or fewer points. And while Wednesday's game wasn't quite that … [Read more...] about St. Bonaventure stays red hot at home, downs Duquesne, 65-56
Saint Louis pulls away from Loyola Chicago, 76-59
Courtesy of SLUBillikens.com CHICAGO – Hot-shooting Saint Louis put three players in double-figures, led by Javonte Perkins’ 18 points, in a 76-59 Atlantic 10 Conference victory at Loyola Chicago Wednesday night at Gentile Arena. The Billikens extend their winning streak to four and improve to 13-6 overall and 5-1 in A-10 play. SLU remains tied for first in the league … [Read more...] about Saint Louis pulls away from Loyola Chicago, 76-59
Oduro named A-10 Player of the Week; Edwards claims rookie honors
Courtesy of Atlantic10.com NEWPORT NEWS, Va. – The Atlantic 10 Conference has named George Mason senior Josh Oduro as its Men's Basketball Player of the Week. George Washington freshman Maximus Edwards was selected as the league’s Rookie of the Week. The awards were announced Monday and are for games played Jan. 9-15. Oduro averaged 24.0 points, 12.0 rebounds, 3.5 … [Read more...] about Oduro named A-10 Player of the Week; Edwards claims rookie honors