NEWPORT NEWS, Va. - Temple's Kristen McCarthy and George Washington's Tara Booker have been named the Atlantic 10 Conference Women's Basketball Co-Players of the Week, the league office announced on Monday. The recipients were recognized for their performances for games played during the week of Jan. 2-8. McCarthy was also named the Big 5 Women's Basketball Player of the Week, … [Read more...] about Booker and McCarthy Recognized
Owls Prey On Spiders
By Kyle Soppe The importance of conference play cannot be overstated. Both Temple and Richmond came into this contest looking to establish themselves as contenders in the Atlantic 10. Both teams accomplished that goal, but it was the road team that emerged victorious. As is customary with conference play, the going was tough early on. Atlantic 10 teams know each … [Read more...] about Owls Prey On Spiders
Balance Leads Charlotte Over Xavier
CINCINNATI, OH – Behind two double-figure scorers and an all-around team effort, the Charlotte 49ers (9-6, A-10: 1-0) defeated Xavier (3-11, A-10: 0-1), 58-54, on the road in their Atlantic 10 opener. With the win, the 49ers ended Xavier’s 29-game A-10 regular-season winning streak and their 21-game home winning streak against Atlantic 10 foes. “It was great to come in break … [Read more...] about Balance Leads Charlotte Over Xavier
Eggert And Jones Lead Billikens
ST. LOUIS – Mallory Eggert scored a game-high 14 points, tying her career high, and Lorreal Jones produced a double-double in Saint Louis’ 53-52 loss to La Salle Saturday at Chaifetz Arena in the Atlantic 10 Conference opener for both teams. Eggert was 7-of-8 from the field and added nine rebounds, five of which came on the offensive glass. Jones tallied 13 points on 5-of-6 … [Read more...] about Eggert And Jones Lead Billikens
Dayton flies Past Rams
DAYTON FLIES PAST RAMS IN A-10 OPENER Junior Olivia Applewhite Nets Career-High 18 Points DAYTON, Ohio - The University of Dayton women’s basketball team (9-4, 1-0 A-10) cruised to a 97-46 win over the Rhode Island Rams (1-15, 0-1 A-10) in both teams’ Atlantic 10 conference openers on Saturday at UD Arena. Dayton trailed 13-7 early in the first half, but outpaced Rhode … [Read more...] about Dayton flies Past Rams