By PAUL GOTHAM ROCHESTER, N.Y. -- The last time Matt Mobley hit a buzzer beater he touched off a controversy. This time the St. Bonaventure senior guard added another dramatic chapter to Bona lore. Mobley's deep 3 at the buzzer proved to be the game winner as the Bonnies defeated the University of Vermont Catamounts, 81-79 in the annual ROC City Classic, Saturday. In a … [Read more...] about St. Bonaventure’s Mobley puts exclamation mark on ROC City Classic
Johnson leads four in double figures as Aquinas outlasts Buffalo East
ROCHESTER, N.Y. -- Justin Johnson led four in double figures, and the Aquinas Li'l Irish defeated the Buffalo East Panthers (VI), 71-68 in high school boys' basketball action Saturday at the Wegman-Napier Center. Johnson netted 18 on 7-of-10 shooting from the floor including 4-of-6 from behind the arc. The sophomore guard connected twice from long range on AQ's first two … [Read more...] about Johnson leads four in double figures as Aquinas outlasts Buffalo East
Scott’s last second 3-pointer caps second-half Niagara rally at Norfolk State
Courtesy of PurpleEagles.com NORFOLK, Va. – Matt Scott’s last second 3-pointer capped a frantic second half rally as the Purple Eagles defeated the Norfolk State Spartans, 85-82, on Saturday Scott’s game-winning 3-pointer was the final piece of the puzzle to Niagara’s comeback win. The Purple Eagles trailed 65-47 with 13:40 remaining when they went on a 16-0 run in a … [Read more...] about Scott’s last second 3-pointer caps second-half Niagara rally at Norfolk State
Late rally comes up short as Canisius falls to Albany
Courtesy of GoGriffs.com ALBANY, N.Y – Canisius sophomore Isaiah Reese scored 19 points and senior Jermaine Crumpton added 16 points and nine rebounds, but it was not enough for the Golden Griffins, as the team fell to host Albany 68-65 Saturday night at SEFCU Arena in Albany, N.Y. The win moves the Great Danes to 11-2 on the season, while the Griffs, who have now dropped … [Read more...] about Late rally comes up short as Canisius falls to Albany
RIT women’s hockey falls to Union in final contest of 2017 calendar year
Courtesy of RITAthletics.com SCHENECTADY, NY – The RIT women's hockey team (4-15-3) fell to Union College (5-12-3) Saturday afternoon from Messa Rink. Kendall Cornine (Kinnelon, NJ/Morristown Beard) scored the lone goal for RIT on a power play seven minutes into the first period off of an assist from Brittney Gout (Caledon, Ontario/Brampton Canadettes) and Victoria … [Read more...] about RIT women’s hockey falls to Union in final contest of 2017 calendar year