By CHUCKIE MAGGIO Virginia Commonwealth has experienced something of an offensive revival recently. VCU has epitomized “defensive struggle” for most of the season, ranking 14th in the country in opponent points per game and 280th in scoring itself. The Rams did not record 80 points in a single non-conference game for the first time since 1997-98 and have not performed well at … [Read more...] about Bona heads to Siegel Center to complete home-and-home against improved VCU team
Bonnies will once again call on Coulibaly in Osunniyi’s absence
By CHUCKIE MAGGIO Abdoul Karim Coulibaly played like he clearly understood the terms and conditions of his next week as a college basketball player on Saturday. Osun Osunniyi, though the extent of his apparent ankle injury is not yet public, could miss the final week of the regular season. That includes a visit to VCU’s Siegel Center on Tuesday and Friday Night Showcase game … [Read more...] about Bonnies will once again call on Coulibaly in Osunniyi’s absence
St. Bonaventure escapes Hawk Hill with win, but Osunniyi injured
By CHUCKIE MAGGIO Osun Osunniyi grimaced on the bench, towel on his head and ice on his ankle, unable to help decide the game’s outcome after an apparent ankle sprain. St. Bonaventure defense huddled, forced to defend three Saint Joseph’s possessions in the final minute without the reigning Atlantic 10 Defensive Player of the Year. The Bonnies expected the Hawks to fight but … [Read more...] about St. Bonaventure escapes Hawk Hill with win, but Osunniyi injured
Bonnies, who have avoided league’s “trap games,” head to Hawk Hill
By CHUCKIE MAGGIO Of the teams most likely to be relegated to the Atlantic 10 Tournament first round on March 9, Saint Joseph’s has arguably remained the most competitive. The Hawks have lost five consecutive games but took league leader Davidson and George Mason, which once led the conference, to overtime during that skid. Joe’s trailed Dayton by single-digits in the final … [Read more...] about Bonnies, who have avoided league’s “trap games,” head to Hawk Hill
Aquinas uses stellar second quarter to advance past Fairport
By CHUCKIE MAGGIO The unmistakable sound of clipboard hitting hardwood is a staple of an elimination game that isn't going the direction a team had hoped. It didn't take long for Aquinas to correct its mistakes. The Li'l Irish, who trailed 16-15 at the end of the first quarter, outscored Fairport 21-8 in the second. A back-and-forth affair became a dominant 75-52 victory as … [Read more...] about Aquinas uses stellar second quarter to advance past Fairport