First thoughts after the University of Dayton Flyers victory over the University of Massachusetts Minutemen. By PAUL GOTHAM How it happened Charles Cooke led six in double figures with 18 as No. 25 Dayton (12-2/2-0) won its fifth straight. UD rode an 11-5 spurt early in the first half to grab a double-digit lead at 22-11 and never looked back. The Flyers led by as many … [Read more...] about Rebounds & Putbacks: Dayton 93 UMass 63
Navy posts 83-67 win at Boston University
Courtesy of NavySports.com BOSTON, Mass. – Five players scored in double figures as the Navy men’s basketball team (11-5, 2-1 PL) opened up a 16-point first half lead and then held off a Boston University (7-9, 0-3 PL) comeback in an 83-67 win at Case Gym on Wednesday evening. Navy earned its first-ever win against Boston University in seven meetings and the team improved … [Read more...] about Navy posts 83-67 win at Boston University
Bucknell uses inside game to pull away from American, 72-54
Courtesy of BucknellBison.com LEWISBURG, Pa. – Nana Foulland led four Bucknell players in double figures with 18 points, helping the Bison to a 72-54 home victory over American and a 3-0 start in Patriot League play. On a night when the long-range shots were not falling, Bucknell pounded the ball inside, outscoring the Eagles 40-16 in the paint to remain in a first-place tie … [Read more...] about Bucknell uses inside game to pull away from American, 72-54
Walker’s layup proves winner as Loyola rallies past Lehigh
Courtesy of LoyolaGreyhounds.com BALTIMORE -- Andre Walker drove the right side of the lane and laid the ball of the glass to provide the winning layup as Loyola University Maryland rallied from an 11-point halftime deficit to beat visiting Lehigh University, 51-50, on Wednesday night in Patriot League action. The Mountain Hawks held Loyola to just one of its … [Read more...] about Walker’s layup proves winner as Loyola rallies past Lehigh
Times Union Center to debut flex ticket packages for MAAC Championship
Courtesy of MAACSports.com ALBANY, NY; January 6, 2016 – New and available to the public for the first time in tournament history, flex ticket packages to the 2016 Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference (MAAC) Men’s and Women’s Basketball Championship will go on sale Friday, January 8 at 10 a.m. The popular basketball tournament, featuring traditional mid-major schools Canisius, … [Read more...] about Times Union Center to debut flex ticket packages for MAAC Championship