First thoughts after Dayton's come-from-behind victory on the road. By PAUL GOTHAM In what will be remembered as a resume-building triumph that turned sour, the Dayton Flyers erased a halftime deficit and defeated the Alabama Crimson Tide, 77-72 at Coleman Coliseum Tuesday afternoon. Senior point guard Scoochie Smith scored 13 of his game-high 20 points in the second … [Read more...] about Rebounds & Putbacks: Dayton 77 Alabama 72
Athena’s Lamb, Kearney’s Rose nab individual honors
By PAUL GOTHAM Anthony Lamb (Greece Athena) and Quinton Rose (Bishop Kearney) know how to make a good first impression. Lamb garnered University of Vermont Student-Athlete of the Week while Rose was named American Athletic Conference Rookie of the Week. Getting his first taste of Philadelphia Big 5 action, Rose responded with 12 points, three rebounds and two blocked … [Read more...] about Athena’s Lamb, Kearney’s Rose nab individual honors
Kimble’s 19 leads Saint Joseph’s over Columbia, 85-65
Courtesy of SJUHawks.com Lamarr Kimble scored a career-high 19 points and backcourt mate Shavar Newkirk scored 17 to lead Saint Joseph’s past Columbia, 85-65, at Hagan Arena. Freshman Charlie Brown, who scored 12 points in the first half, tallied 15 for the first double-figure game of his career, while sophomore Chris Clover tallied a career-high 11 points for Saint … [Read more...] about Kimble’s 19 leads Saint Joseph’s over Columbia, 85-65
ShawnDre’ Jones, Shavar Newkirk and the A-10 Bounce
Courtesy of Atlantic10.com NEWPORT NEWS, Va. – Richmond senior ShawnDre' Jones and Saint Joseph’s junior Shavar Newkirk were named Atlantic 10 Men’s Basketball Co-Players of the Week while Duquesne's Mike Lewis II was chosen as the league’s Rookie of the Week. The awards, announced Monday and presented by Come Ready Nutrition, are for games played Nov. 11-14 and are the … [Read more...] about ShawnDre’ Jones, Shavar Newkirk and the A-10 Bounce
Tim Kempton and Matt Wilson nab Patriot League honors
Courtesy of PatriotLeague.org CENTER VALLEY, Pa. – Lehigh senior center Tim Kempton has been selected as the Patriot League Men’s Basketball The Rock Player of the Week after a 25-point, seven rebound performance at No. 7/8 Xavier on Friday night. Army West Point freshman forward Matt Wilson earns The Ball Rookie of the Week honors after scoring 10 points in his collegiate … [Read more...] about Tim Kempton and Matt Wilson nab Patriot League honors