By PAUL GOTHAM The Duquesne Dukes' turnover numbers are up. Just don't expect head coach Jim Ferry to lose any sleep over it. At 10-2, the Dukes are off to their best start since 1979-80. Part of that has to do with an aggressive mentality on offense. "I’m trying to get us used to playing at this rate so early in the season," Ferry said by phone, Monday. "I’m going to … [Read more...] about Duquesne looks to tune-up for A-10 play against Georgia Tech
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Saint Joseph’s sees for Miles and Miles…and other A-10 Splinters
By PAUL GOTHAM "The Eiffel Tower and Taj Mahal are mine to see on clearer days." If this week is any indication of things to come, Phil Martelli's Saint Joseph's Hawks (9-2) will have a say when it comes times to deciding the Atlantic 10 crown. Isaiah Miles turned in his fourth double-double of the season as Saint Joseph's convincingly defeated Virginia Tech, 79-62 at the … [Read more...] about Saint Joseph’s sees for Miles and Miles…and other A-10 Splinters
Can Bona find consistency, a fourth scorer?
By PAUL GOTHAM An 10-day layoff for final exams behind them, Mark Schmidt's St. Bonaventure Bonnies (6-2) will take the court Saturday afternoon when they host the South Carolina State Bulldogs (5-6). The game is the first of three before the Bonnies enter Atlantic 10 play on January 2nd against Davidson. Senior Marcus Posley (17.1 ppg) leads a trio of scorers in … [Read more...] about Can Bona find consistency, a fourth scorer?
Davidson-Pittsburgh highlight weekend A-10 games
By PAUL GOTHAM The last full weekend slate of games before the conference season brings plenty of intrigue including George Washington trying hold on to its top 25 ranking, VCU looking to take down a ranked opponent and Davidson seeking a resume builder. Here is the Saturday/Sunday slate in the Atlantic 10. Saturday Saint Peter’s (3-5) at No. 21 George Washington (9-1) … [Read more...] about Davidson-Pittsburgh highlight weekend A-10 games
Rutgers – George Washington highlight A-10’s weekend matchups
By PAUL GOTHAM Heading in to the stretch run of non-conference play with a full slate of contests this weekend. Here is what's on tap in the Atlantic 10: Saturday Rutgers (4-5) at George Washington (8-1) 4:30 p.m. CBS Sports Network George Washington's Colonials look to take two straight against the Big Ten and and three overall when they welcome the Scarlet … [Read more...] about Rutgers – George Washington highlight A-10’s weekend matchups