By Nicholas Steblenko A little over a year ago, I moved to San Francisco. As an avid sports fan for many years, I was curious to see a corner of the United States ridden with both scandal and greatness through its lengthy history with professional sports. As a young man from the east coast, where you are taught to focus on teams that "truly matter" like the Yankees and … [Read more...] about Missing Monta? Not in the Bay Area
Temple women’s basketball falls in final minutes to Georgetown, 66-58
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Despite a season-high 11 three-pointers and two career-high performances, Temple women’s basketball fell short in the final minutes at Georgetown in a 66-58 loss. The Owls (5-7) had a lead with four and a half minutes remaining, but the Hoyas (9-4) took advantage of trips to the free throw line to pull ahead for good. Tyonna Williams hit 5-of-8 from behind … [Read more...] about Temple women’s basketball falls in final minutes to Georgetown, 66-58
Late rally by SBU women falls short against North Carolina State, 70-66
By Aaron M Smith ST. BONAVENTURE, NY - On a snowy Western New York afternoon, North Carolina State utilizing a distinct height advantage raced to a 17 point second half lead, only to survive a late rally by the St. Bonaventure Bonnies and secure a 70-66 road victory. With a frontcourt featuring multiple players over six feet tall, the Wolfpack scored on their first … [Read more...] about Late rally by SBU women falls short against North Carolina State, 70-66
Erin Shields leads St. Joseph’s to 2012 Hawk Classic Championship, 79-38
PHILADELPHIA – Behind a total team effort, the Saint Joseph’s women’s basketball team topped UMBC, 79-38, for the 2012 Hawk Classic championship Saturday afternoon at Hagan Arena. Led by Hawk Classic MVP Erin Shields’ (Drexel Hill, Pa./Archbishop Carroll) 14 points and nine assists, all 12 SJU players scored a basket as the Hawks improved to 8-4 on the year. Taking control … [Read more...] about Erin Shields leads St. Joseph’s to 2012 Hawk Classic Championship, 79-38
Late rally by Temple women falls short at Michigan State, 57-47
EAST LANSING, Mich. – After narrowing a 15-point gap to just six in the final minutes, the comeback attempt ultimately fell short for Temple women’s basketball in a 57-47 loss at Michigan State (12-1) on Saturday afternoon at the Breslin Center. Victoria Macaulay recorded her sixth double-double of the season to lead the Owls (5-6), scoring 12 points and grabbing 10 … [Read more...] about Late rally by Temple women falls short at Michigan State, 57-47