ST. LOUIS – Saint Louis trailed Northern Iowa by 20 points in the second half and rallied to pull within three late, but the Billikens eventually fell 73-64 Saturday in a non-conference women’s basketball matchup at Chaifetz Arena. The Billikens, who were without leading scorer and rebounder Lorreal Jones (injury), fell to 5-8. Northern Iowa halted a three-game losing skid … [Read more...] about Saint Louis women fall at home to Northern Iowa, 73-64
Furious Minutewomen comeback falls short against Siena, 57-51
AMHERST, Mass. – Senior center Jasmine Watson produced 15 points and seven rebounds against Siena on Friday evening; however, UMass women’s basketball was unable to overcome a slow start in their 57-51 loss to the Saints. Freshman guard Rashida Timbilla produced a double-double with 11 points and 12 rebounds while sophomore guard Emily Mital added 14 points, including four … [Read more...] about Furious Minutewomen comeback falls short against Siena, 57-51
St. Joseph’s women’s basketball downs Fairfield in Hawk Classic, 51-38
PHILADELPHIA – The Saint Joseph’s women’s basketball team defeated the Fairfield Stags, 51-38, in thesemifinals of the 21st Annual Hawk Classic at Hagan Arena on Friday afternoon. With the win, the Hawks advance to the title game and will face UMBC at 2 p.m. tomorrow for the championship. Up 24-10 entering the second half, Saint Joseph’s went on a 16-4 run as Redshirt senior … [Read more...] about St. Joseph’s women’s basketball downs Fairfield in Hawk Classic, 51-38
Xavier women defeat Northern Illinois in Holiday Inn Cavalier Classic, 66-54
CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. - The Xavier women's team posted a 66-54 win over Northern Illinois Friday evening in its first game of the Holiday Inn Cavalier Classic hosted by University of Virginia. With the win, Xavier improves to an even 6-6 on the season while Northern Illinois falls to 4-7 overall. The Musketeers were led by junior Shatyra Hawkes with 19 points, four rebounds … [Read more...] about Xavier women defeat Northern Illinois in Holiday Inn Cavalier Classic, 66-54
Christmas: A special day for basketball watching with family
By Joe Manganiello On a holiday that stresses the gift of giving, the NBA so graciously gives its fans the gift of five powerhouse basketball games. The “Christmas Day Special,” deemed by ESPN/ABC sports, is only bested by all-star weekend as the height of the NBA’s regular season. From noon until the early morning, NBA basketball was on the big T.V. in my family room. My … [Read more...] about Christmas: A special day for basketball watching with family