By CHUCKIE MAGGIO If the Greece Odyssey Leopards didn't learn how dangerous the Eastridge Lancers boys basketball team is in the open court when the teams first met on Dec. 4, they got a swift reminder in the second quarter Friday night. With a minute remaining until halftime, Lancers senior Sher'Ron Davis got a steal and found classmate Tony Arnold ahead of the play. Without … [Read more...] about Eastridge uses explosive second quarter to run past Odyssey
Osunniyi’s status unclear for Saturday
By CHUCKIE MAGGIO St. Bonaventure center Osun Osunniyi’s status for St. Bonaventure’s game against Rhode Island on Saturday is questionable, according to a team source. The 6-foot-10 Osunniyi did not participate in practice on Tuesday and did not travel with the Bonnies to Dayton for Wednesday’s game. Osunniyi suffered a concussion during last Wednesday’s win over UMass, with … [Read more...] about Osunniyi’s status unclear for Saturday
Bonnies hang for a while, but can’t upset Dayton
By CHUCKIE MAGGIO DAYTON, Ohio -- The Dayton Flyers had dashed to the locker room about 20 minutes before, but the seats in UD Arena were still populated by red sweaters. The Flyer Faithful wanted to applaud coach Anthony Grant and hear his thoughts on his team's eighth straight victory during his postgame radio show. "Everyone's watching the Flyers right now," forward Ryan … [Read more...] about Bonnies hang for a while, but can’t upset Dayton
Bonnies get their brush with Obimania
By CHUCKIE MAGGIO Coverage of Dayton redshirt sophomore Obi Toppin this season has been reminiscent of the reviews that accompany movie trailers before they hit the silver screen. "No Dayton player in my seven seasons has reached the heights of Obi Toppin: literally and figuratively," Dayton Daily News beat writer David Jablonski said. "He's an effortless talent that makes … [Read more...] about Bonnies get their brush with Obimania
East pushes past Park in overtime thriller
By CHUCKIE MAGGIO ROCHESTER, N.Y. - Kaori Barley attempted to gift the backpack he received for Game MVP honors to the game's leading scorer, an unselfish gesture that his classmate repeatedly rejected. "I told him 'No, you've gotta keep that,'" Zechariah Harris-Scott explained. "'They gave it to you for you, bro. You were the reason why we won; it wasn't because of me. Even … [Read more...] about East pushes past Park in overtime thriller