Courtesy of RichmondSpiders.com WASHINGTON, D.C. – Junior ShawnDre' Jones scored 13 of his game-high 29 points in the overtime periods as the University of Richmond men’s basketball team picked up a thrilling 98-90 double-overtime victory over George Washington on Thursday night in front of a national TV audience. Entering Thursday night, the Colonials were unbeaten at … [Read more...] about Richmond wins thriller at GW in double overtime
Niagara rallies past Marist behind Scott’s career-high 32 points
Courtesy of PurpleEagles.com POUGHKEEPSIE, N.Y. – Matt Scott’s career-high 32 points and a 3-pointer in the final seconds by Karonn Davis capped a furious second half rally as the Purple Eagles defeated the Marist Red Foxes, 69-66, on Thursday night from the McCann Center. “That was a terrific comeback by our team,” head coach Chris Casey said. “I thought the thing that … [Read more...] about Niagara rallies past Marist behind Scott’s career-high 32 points
Xavier’s James Farr lives on the bubble
By PAUL GOTHAM James Farr likes life on the bubble, and Chris Mack is happy to have him there . With double-digit rebounds in seven games so far this season, Farr has signed as many times, per program custom, the rebounding bubble used in practice. "He’s been a guy that’s affected the game around the rim on both ends of the floor," Mack said during the Big East … [Read more...] about Xavier’s James Farr lives on the bubble
Groselle’s patience paying dividends for Creighton
By PAUL GOTHAM That Geoffrey Groselle could contribute to the Creighton Bluejays was not the question. It's whether he would get the chance. Slowed by injuries during his first three seasons on campus, Groselle is taking full advantage of his last opportunity. "Now we’re seeing what he’s capable of when he’s healthy," Creighton head coach Greg McDermott said during a … [Read more...] about Groselle’s patience paying dividends for Creighton
Miles leads Saint Joseph’s over UMass, 78-70
Courtesy of SJUHawks.com PHILADELPHIA - Senior Isaiah Miles had a game-high 27 points and 12 rebounds to lead Saint Joseph’s to a 78-70 win over Massachusetts in Atlantic 10 action at Hagan Arena. It is Hawks’ sixth straight win and their 13th in the last 14 games. Miles scored eight of the Hawks’ nine points in the final 1:30 of the game to preserve the win, while … [Read more...] about Miles leads Saint Joseph’s over UMass, 78-70