Originally published in USA Today Sports Weekly's College Basketball Season Preview issue. By PAUL GOTHAM Second-year coach Bill Carmody returns four starters from his Holy Cross Crusaders squad which made a magical post-season run to grab the Patriot League’s automatic bid. Robert Champion (12 ppg) and Malachi Alexander (11.8 ppg, 5.6 rpg, 2.8 apg) led the ninth-place … [Read more...] about Kempton, Lehigh poised to take Patriot League
Tribunes fall to No. 6 Schoolcraft College
By PAUL GOTHAM ROCHESTER, N.Y. -- During his first 26 years as head coach, Jerry Burns and the Monroe Community College men's basketball allowed 100 points on just one occasion. The second occurrence of such dubious distinction happened Saturday afternoon. Armani Tinsley led the way, and the No. 6 Schoolcraft College Ocelots blitzed the No. 8 Monroe Community College … [Read more...] about Tribunes fall to No. 6 Schoolcraft College
Bonnies fall at Fordham in regular season finale
Courtesy of GoBonnies.com BRONX, N.Y. –The St. Bonaventure University men's soccer team fell to Fordham, 4-0, in its regular season finale Saturday night. Fordham got on the board early as Cole Stevenson found the back of the net 10:34 into the game. Just six minutes later, Joergen Oland gave the Rams a 2-0 lead. The Rams grabbed a third goal with 48 seconds remaining … [Read more...] about Bonnies fall at Fordham in regular season finale
Xavier’s Cory Brown named Big East Defensive Player of the Year
Courtesy of GoXavier.com NEW YORK – Xavier men's soccer junior Cory Brown was named BIG EAST Defensive Player of the Year on Saturday in addition to reeling in All-BIG EAST First Team honors for the second time in his career. The center back was joined by fellow defender Matt Nance, who earned All-BIG EAST Second Team honors for the first time. Freshman Derrick Otim was … [Read more...] about Xavier’s Cory Brown named Big East Defensive Player of the Year
Tribunes hold on to take battle of nationally-ranked teams
By PAUL GOTHAM ROCHESTER, N.Y. -- A battle of nationally-ranked foes lived up to its billing. Omar Williams led three in double figures, and the No. 8 Monroe Community College men's basketball team outlasted the No. 18 Northern Virginia Community College Nighthawks, 84-80 in the MCC Kickoff Classic on George Monagan Court, Friday night. Williams scored 15 of his … [Read more...] about Tribunes hold on to take battle of nationally-ranked teams