By PAUL GOTHAM When the UB Bulls take the court in the 2018 NCAA Tournament, Dontay Caruthers will add his name to the list of former East High greats who have gone on to play on the sport's biggest stage. "It’s feel like a dream," Caruthers said Sunday evening by phone. "It hasn’t hit me yet, but I think when I actually get on that court it’s going to hit … [Read more...] about East High’s Caruthers relishing first NCAA Tournament appearance
Lady Tribunes claim Region III title
Courtesy of MCCTribunes.com ROCHESTER - Tournament MVP Sierra Green hit seven 3-pointers and scored a game-high 21 points to lead the MCC women's basketball team to an 89-54 win over Niagara County Community College in the Region III, Division II championship game Sunday afternoon. The Tribunes (29-2) now advance to the NJCAA Division II national tournament, which will … [Read more...] about Lady Tribunes claim Region III title
Erie CC uses late run to upend top-seeded Monroe in regional final
By PAUL GOTHAM ROCHESTER, N.Y. -- It took a late-game adjustment that was out of character to unseat the Monroe Community College men's basketball team. It also involved some good fortune, depending upon one's perspective. Tournament MVP Kasey Walker-Gregg scored six of his game-high 21 points as the Erie Community College Kats closed on an 11-4 run to defeat the Monroe … [Read more...] about Erie CC uses late run to upend top-seeded Monroe in regional final
Who saw this coming: McQuaid moves on to state semi-final
By PAUL GOTHAM BUFFALO, N.Y. -- As the McQuaid Jesuit Knights limped through the early part of their schedule, Jack Leasure talked frequently about trying to get his squad to play with joy. At the time, the pursuit appeared like a diversionary tactic intended to take the focus off the results the young Jesuit Knights were receiving against a rigorous schedule. Saturday … [Read more...] about Who saw this coming: McQuaid moves on to state semi-final
MCC women ease into regional finals
Courtesy of MCCTribunes.com ROCHESTER - The MCC women's basketball team raced to a 19-2 lead after the first quarter and cruised to a 93-37 victory over Mercyhurst North East in the semifinals of the NJCAA Region III, Division II tournament Saturday afternoon. The Tribunes advance to the regional title game, where they will take on either Niagara County Community College … [Read more...] about MCC women ease into regional finals