By Kyle Soppe The Xavier Musketeers have struggled at various points this season, but showed some great signs this past week. XU played A-10 preseason co-champion Temple hard in the first half, and while the Owls did outlast the Musketeers, there was a level of confidence gained by hanging with the conferences elite. Junior forward Jessica Pachko was a big reason for … [Read more...] about Performance Of The Week | Jessica Pachko
McCarthy and Peddy Total 45 In Win
PHILADELPHIA – Kristen McCarthy and Shey Peddy combined for 22 of the Owls first 24 points and went on to lead the Temple women’s basketball team to a 65-55 win against Charlotte (13-8, 5-2) in Atlantic 10 action on Sunday afternoon. The Owls have won five straight and now improve to 12-8 overall and 5-1 in the A-10. McCarthy finished with her fourth double-double of the … [Read more...] about McCarthy and Peddy Total 45 In Win
Razorsharks Best Lake Michigan For Third Time
By Vinny Meloni The Rochester RazorSharks finished their week long road trip undefeated as they defeated the Lake Michigan Admirals on back-to-back days, capping off Sunday with a 113-106 victory at Michigan Lutheran High School in St. Joseph, Michigan. Rochester used a second quarter surge to take the lead and did not look back, as key free throws down the stretch help … [Read more...] about Razorsharks Best Lake Michigan For Third Time
Box Score Breakdown | Wizards @ Bobcats
By Kyle Soppe The Washington Wizards are up to four wins this season, so I thought I'd take this opportunity to dive into their 102-99 victory over the Charlotte Bobcats on Saturday night. The Wizards made more field goals than the Bobcats, despite attempting fewer. Washington outscored Charlotte in only one quarter. They also were responsible for the lone quarter … [Read more...] about Box Score Breakdown | Wizards @ Bobcats
Spunky Spiders Blitz Billikens
By Kyle Soppe The Richmond Spiders needed a big performance to prove to themselves that they are among the elite in the A-10, and they got just that on Saturday night. The Spiders led from start to finish, on their way to a 63-45 win over the Billikens of St. Louis. The Spiders, stuck in a bit of funk of late, decided to switch up their starting front court. Gen Okoro and … [Read more...] about Spunky Spiders Blitz Billikens