Courtesy of PurpleEagles.com POUGHKEEPSIE, N.Y. – The Niagara Purple Eagles were edged by the Marist Red Foxes, 72-66, in their MAAC opener on Friday night. Game Summary In a game that featured nine lead changes and four ties, it was the Red Foxes who came out with a narrow win in the final seconds. Niagara trailed 66-64 when Marist’s Ryan Funk made a 3-pointer with … [Read more...] about Purple Eagles clipped in final minute
Saint Peter’s falls to Iona
Courtesy of SaintPetersPeacocks.com JERSEY CITY, NJ – Senior forward Quadir Welton (Philadelphia, PA/Math, Civics and Science Charter) recorded his second double-double of the season, and redshirt junior guard Nick Griffin (Rockville, MD/Col. Zadok Magruder (George Washington)) scored a team-high 17 points, in Saint Peter’s men’s basketball conference opening loss to Iona … [Read more...] about Saint Peter’s falls to Iona
FGCU signs 6-9 forward Brian Thomas to National Letter of Intent
Courtesy of FGCUAthletics.com DUNK CITY, Fla. - Off to another strong start to the season, the FGCU men's basketball team has already added more size to its roster next season as 6-9 forward Brian Thomas has signed a National Letter of Intent to join the Eagles as a freshman beginning in 2017-18. The Marietta, Ga., native is rated as a 3-star recruit by Rivals, and was … [Read more...] about FGCU signs 6-9 forward Brian Thomas to National Letter of Intent
High School Boys Preview: Monroe County Division 4
MONROE COUNTY Division 4 BATAVIA BLUE DEVILS (Class A2) Last season: Finished 17-8, won Section V Class A and fell to Williamsville South (VI), 53-51 in the Far West Regional. Coach:Buddy Brasky (26th year) Top returner: Tee Sean Ayala (12.7 ppg). Outlook: With only three returning players, Batavia is a young, inexperienced team. The Blue Devils have some incoming … [Read more...] about High School Boys Preview: Monroe County Division 4
Mids come up short at Charleston, 70-64
Courtesy of NavySports.com CHARLESTON, S.C. – The Navy men’s basketball team (3-5) came up just short at the College of Charleston (5-3) in a 70-64 loss on Thursday evening at TD Arena. The contest featured 22 lead changes and the teams were tied for the seventh time at 54-54 with 4:48 left before Charleston went on a game-clinching 9-0 run. Redshirt freshman guard Grant … [Read more...] about Mids come up short at Charleston, 70-64