By Kyle Soppe The Houston Rockets overcame a sluggish defense start to defeat the Lakers by a final tally of 107-104. The Lakers poured in 40 first quarter points, shooting a blistering 68% and scoring 13 points off of Rocket turnovers. The Lake Show saw their scoring output drop by 24 points in the second quarter (the largest drop in consecutive quarters in the NBA last … [Read more...] about Box Score Breakdown | Lakers @ Rockets
Box Score Breakdown | Mavs @ Nuggets
By Kyle Soppe Denver is lucky they landed Peyton Manning yesterday, because the basketball team sure didn't offer much to cheer about, falling to the Mavs 112-95 on Monday night. The Nuggets held an early four point advantage, but that was erased quickly, and Denver never sniffed the lead from that point forward. The Mavs starting front court dominated the young front … [Read more...] about Box Score Breakdown | Mavs @ Nuggets
Cavaliers cruise, Spiders season ends
By Kyle Soppe In the second round of the WNIT, the Richmond Spiders battled the Virginia Cavaliers in a rematch from December 4th (a 69-56 Cavalier victory). The final score this time around was nearly identical, as Virgina beat Richmond 68-55. While many things have changed over the last 3+ months, Abby Oliver and Ariana Moorer are still the go-to options for their … [Read more...] about Cavaliers cruise, Spiders season ends
Box Score Breakdown | Hawks @ Cavs
By Kyle Soppe The Atlanta Hawks used a big performance for the second time in as many games from Joe Johnson to sprint past the Cavs, 103-87. Johnson poured in 28 points following his 34 point outburst on Friday, giving him a season high for any two consecutive games. His accuracy from down town is a big reason for the recent success, as his nine made triples is also a … [Read more...] about Box Score Breakdown | Hawks @ Cavs
Heartbreaker ends Hawks season
PHILADELPHIA – Getting a combined 42 point from its senior class, the Saint Joseph’s women’s basketball team fought hard, but ultimately fell to VCU, 67-65, in overtime Sunday in the Second Round of the WNIT at Hagan Arena. The Hawks (22-11) were paced by a team-high 16 points from senior guard Michelle Baker (Wilmington, Del./Brandywine), while classmate Samira … [Read more...] about Heartbreaker ends Hawks season