Courtesy of LoyolaGreyhounds.com SOUTH BEND, Ind. – V.J. Beachem scored 21 points, and Bonzie Colson added 19, as the University of Notre Dame defeated Loyola University Maryland, 83-48, on Friday night in the Purcell Pavilion at Joyce Center. The Fighting Irish (3-0 overall) shot 48.6 percent from the floor, but it was Notre Dame’s defense that spurred the victory. Notre … [Read more...] about Loyola (MD) falls on road to Notre Dame
Scoochie Smith and the art of running downhill
By PAUL GOTHAM Early returns show Scoochie Smith and the Dayton Flyers have picked up where they left off. Handing out five assists per game while scoring 15.5, Scoochie and the Flyers are off to a 2-0 start. The now senior point guard has increased his three-point percentage (albeit a small sample size) from 38.2 (1.4/3.7) per game a year ago to 42.9 (three for seven) … [Read more...] about Scoochie Smith and the art of running downhill
Rally falls just short for Bonnies at Florida
Courtesy of GoBonnies.com St. Bonaventure overcame a 15-point second half deficit but could not solve Florida in the closing minutes, falling 73-66 to the Gators on Thursday at Lakeland Center. With 1:42 remaining, Matt Mobley tied the game at 66-66 on a three-point play. Florida regained the lead on two free throws with 58 seconds left. On the ensuing possession, Mobley … [Read more...] about Rally falls just short for Bonnies at Florida
No. 22/21 Rhode Island vs. No. 25/24 Cincinnati highlights Atlantic 10 weekend action
By PAUL GOTHAM November tournaments continue in earnest with numerous games on the slate in Atlantic 10 men's basketball this weekend. Here's your guide: No. 22/21 Rhode Island (3-0) vs. No. 25/24 Cincinnati (2-0) Saturday 3 pm ESPN3 Naismith Memorial Hall of Fame Tip Off tourney pits a pair of ranked opponents when Dan Hurley's Rhode Island Rams take on Mick Cronin's … [Read more...] about No. 22/21 Rhode Island vs. No. 25/24 Cincinnati highlights Atlantic 10 weekend action
Lehigh drops hard-fought overtime heartbreaker at Yale, 89-81
Courtesy of LehighSports.com NEW HAVEN, Conn. - The Lehigh men's basketball team fought back from a nine-point first-half deficit to take a late seven-point lead, but Yale rallied to force overtime where the Bulldogs defeated the Mountain Hawks, 89-81 on Thursday evening. Senior Tim Kempton led Lehigh with a career-high 30 points while sophomore Kyle Leufroy scored 20 points … [Read more...] about Lehigh drops hard-fought overtime heartbreaker at Yale, 89-81