By Paul Gotham When it comes to shooting a basketball, there is no questioning Jordan Sibert's courage. He leads the University of Dayton Flyers netting nearly 16 points a game. The senior guard has scored double-digits in 14 of 17 games this year including five of 20 points or more. The Cincinnati, Ohio native's 3-pointer in the final minute helped seal Dayton's victory … [Read more...] about Sibert adding discretion to his game
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Ndoye and Posley lead Bona rally past Saint Joseph’s
By Paul Gotham ST. BONAVENTURE, N.Y. -- More than 30 days had passed since St. Bonaventure last won at the Reilly Center. Sunday, the Bonnies made up for lost time. Youssou Ndoye and Marcus Posley combined for 23 second-half points as Bona came from behind to defeat the Saint Joseph's Hawks, 70-61 in Atlantic 10 conference play on Bob Lanier Court. Ndoye and Posley … [Read more...] about Ndoye and Posley lead Bona rally past Saint Joseph’s
VCU-Duquesne highlight the weekend’s A-10 matchups
By Paul Gotham The second full week of conference play comes to a close with the possibility of separation. Or is it a log jam? Here are the weekend's top games in A-10 men's basketball. Saint Louis (9-8/1-3) at Dayton (14-2/4-0) 12:30 pm NBC Sports SLU goes on the road to face one of the hottest teams in the country. The Bills snapped a four-game skid last time out. … [Read more...] about VCU-Duquesne highlight the weekend’s A-10 matchups
Pierre is Dayton’s axis
By Paul Gotham In what can best be described as a decision born out of necessity, the University of Dayton Flyers have transformed themselves into one of the most efficient offenses in the country using a lineup with guards, guards and more guards. Opponents fend off relentless pressure as UD ballhandlers go off the dribble with the choice between finishing in the lane or … [Read more...] about Pierre is Dayton’s axis
Zack and the Explorers go searching for consistency
By Paul Gotham The second full week of Atlantic 10 conference play finds the La Salle Explorers (1-2) looking up at most of the competition. If that position is to change, Dr. John Giannini's Explorers will need more performances like Saturday's 63-50 defeat of the George Washington Colonials. In particular Giannini needs senior center Steve Zack to replicate his work … [Read more...] about Zack and the Explorers go searching for consistency