By Paul Gotham BUFFALO, N.Y. -- Whatever words the Niagara University Purple Eagles players and staff exchanged during Tuesday's halftime, they should put in a bottle and twist the cap tightly. Maybe then they can strategically dispense those gems over the next few weeks. Niagara made child's play of a four-point halftime deficit on their way to an 82-71 over the Canisius … [Read more...] about Niagara gets past Canisius
Aggressive Mason has Duquesne looking up
By Paul Gotham If Duquesne's Jim Ferry has his way, the Dukes Micah Mason may miss a few more shots. Not that the third-year coach wants his junior guard to take bad shots. He does, though, want Duquesne's leading three-point shooter to push his boundaries. "The thing about Micah is he has really been trained and coached to play the game the right way," Ferry said during … [Read more...] about Aggressive Mason has Duquesne looking up
On second thought Roy…
By Paul Gotham There has to be a better way. A hall-of-fame coach whose teams demonstrated superior athleticism in amassing a record of 879 wins to 254 losses over 36 seasons, won two NCAA Tournaments and reached the Sweet Sixteen 13 consecutive times deserves better than to be remembered by one of the all-time least athletic and competitive maneuvers. To show respect … [Read more...] about On second thought Roy…
Colter, Duquesne upset Dayton
By Paul Gotham PITTSBURGH, PA -- For Jim Ferry and his Duquesne Dukes it had to to feel a little like deja vu. They reached the under eight timeout of the first half against the University of Dayton Flyers and found themselves in a one-possession game. This time they set out to finish what they started. Derrick Colter led five in double figures as Duquesne defeated … [Read more...] about Colter, Duquesne upset Dayton
Bonnies grit out overtime win at Saint Joseph’s
Courtesy of GoBonnies.com Short Story: St. Bonaventure pulled out an important win at Saint Joseph's on Saturday night, prevailing 70-60 in overtime. The Bonnies snapped their three-game losing streak and evened their A-10 record at 7-7. The win also moved St. Bonaventure into a tie for sixth place in the Atlantic 10. After a Marcus Posley drive was stopped by Hawks … [Read more...] about Bonnies grit out overtime win at Saint Joseph’s