The 2012 Atlantic 10 tournament semifinals start with a #5/#1 match up between the St. Joseph's Hawks and St. Bonaventure Bonnies. This figures to be the best atmosphere of the weekend, as the Bonnies have a tremendous following and the Hawks are playing on their home court, where they have won 14 of 16 games this season. Pickin’ Splinters is court side bringing you … [Read more...] about A-10 Semifinal Ticker – St. Joseph’s vs. St. Bonaventure
Box Score Breakdown | T-Wolves @ Trailblazers
By Kyle Soppe The "Soppe sleeper playoff team" Timberwolves dropped a 122 spot on the unsuspecting Trailblazers, putting them above .500 for the first time. Portland scored the third most points in the NBA last night (110), but ran out of steam in the 12 point loss. Kevin Love is the top power forward in the league, and proved it again last night. The 2012 Three Point … [Read more...] about Box Score Breakdown | T-Wolves @ Trailblazers
Lalor ignites Dayton domination
By Kyle Soppe The upset minded St. Louis Billikens (11 seed), fresh off a victory against the 49ers of Charlotte, came into this game as a confident bunch. Courtney Webb and Mallory Eggert combined for 31 points and the Billikens had four players collect at least six rebounds yesterday, and if we have learned anything lately in the sporting world, a hot team is a dangerous … [Read more...] about Lalor ignites Dayton domination
Baker cooks Richmond, St. Joseph’s advances
By Kyle Soppe With top seeded Saint Bonaventure already advancing, both of these March Madness bubble teams knew that with two wins, they would put themselves in a favorable position for the selection crew one week from Monday. Richmond handled the Hawks less than a month ago, when Becca Wann led the Spiders to a 78-59 victory. They dominated the glass, as Wann combined with … [Read more...] about Baker cooks Richmond, St. Joseph’s advances
Box Score Breakdown | Warriors @ 76ers
By Kyle Soppe On the 50th anniversary of Wilt Chamberlain's 100 point night, the 76ers defeated the Warriors 105-83, scoring over 100 points for the first time in 20 games. Dick Bavetta reffed this game, and his was a 22 year old college student when Wilt went for 100. To put that in perspective, the mother of the games leading scorer (Lou Williams) was yet to be born … [Read more...] about Box Score Breakdown | Warriors @ 76ers