By PAUL GOTHAM ROCHESTER, N.Y. -- It was a matter of getting back to what they do best, and for the Aquinas boys basketball team that meant improving their efforts when the opponent possesses the ball. Defense keyed a decisive second quarter, and the Li'l Irish went on to defeat the Niagara Falls Wolverines (VI), 67-59 in non-league action Saturday afternoon. Aquinas … [Read more...] about Defense keys Aquinas victory over Niagara Falls
Gregg leads Bonnies past George Mason, 82-72
Courtesy of GoBonnies.com Denzel Gregg scored a career-high 24 points and grabbed 12 rebounds to lead St. Bonaventure to an 82-72 win over George Mason on Saturday at the Reilly Center. The senior forward also helped key an improved defensive effort as the Bonnies held the Patriots to 42 percent shooting. St. Bonaventure (10-5/2-1 A-10) led from start to finish, but it … [Read more...] about Gregg leads Bonnies past George Mason, 82-72
Section Five Boys Basketball Scores | 1/7/17
Niagara Falls (6) 59 Aquinas (6-2) 67 Senior Jalen Pickett poured in 16 of his game-high 24 points in the quarter. Pickett's catch-and-shoot three-pointer gave a AQ a 22-20 lead. They did not trail again. READ MORE. Leadership Academy (7-3) 64 Jamestown (6) 50 Dezmere Ellis collected 20 points, six rebounds and five assists as Leadership won its sixth straight. Ty-Meek … [Read more...] about Section Five Boys Basketball Scores | 1/7/17
La Salle toughs out 88-81 win over Duquesne in Atlantic 10 action
Courtesy of GoExplorers.com PHILADELPHIA - Five players scored in double figures for the La Salle University men's basketball team in an 88-81 victory over Duquesne in Atlantic 10 action on Saturday evening. Senior Jordan Price and junior B.J. Johnson each scored 18 points while sophomore Pookie Powell added 16 for the Explorers, who have won two straight and improved to 8-5 … [Read more...] about La Salle toughs out 88-81 win over Duquesne in Atlantic 10 action
Martelli gets 200th A-10 win as Demery’s 27 lifts SJU over Fordham, 70-55
Courtesy of SJUHawks.com James Demery scored a career-high 27 points to lead Saint Joseph’s (8-6; 2-1 A-10) to a 70-55 win over Fordham (6-10; 0-3) in Atlantic 10 action at Rose Hill Gym. The win marks the 200th Atlantic 10 victory of head coach Phil Martelli’s career at SJU. Demery shot 10-for-16 from the field while grabbing six rebounds in just his third game back … [Read more...] about Martelli gets 200th A-10 win as Demery’s 27 lifts SJU over Fordham, 70-55