By Paul Gotham At 6-3 the Fordham Rams are off to their best start under fourth-year coach Tom Pecora, and Branden Frazier’s offensive production is a big reason. After averaging 14 points per game a season ago, Frazier has increased that number by four. Pecora and the Rams won’t mind if the senior guard continues to shoulder more of the scoring load. Yes, in this … [Read more...] about Fordham’s Frazier is learning to be selfish
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Resilient Fordham Rams rally for road win at Colgate
By Paul Gotham HAMILTON, NY – In a game which they never led by more than four points, Fordham’s Rams used a pair of second-half comebacks for a 77-73 road win over the Colgate Raiders in non-conference action at Cotterell Court, Tuesday night. Branden Frazier and Mandell Thomas combined for 45 points to pace the Rams. The tandem scored 26 after the break as Fordham … [Read more...] about Resilient Fordham Rams rally for road win at Colgate
HAVOC takes its toll on ODU as VCU rolls
By Ryan Lazo RICHMOND — For the game's first first 27:03, Old Dominion University did everything it needed to keep Virginia Commonwealth University in check. They got to the loose balls, handled the press with ease and dominated the points in the paint battle. But the Rams can only be held down for so long. Aaron Bacote's 3-pointer at 12:53 of the second half put the … [Read more...] about HAVOC takes its toll on ODU as VCU rolls
Simmons leads as Bonnies get by UMass-Lowell
By Paul Gotham ST. BONAVENTURE, NY – Marquise Simmons registered a double-double including a career high in points as the St. Bonaventure Bonnies defeated the UMass-Lowell Riverhawks, 67-58 in non-conference action on Bob Lanier Court at the Reilly Center, Tuesday. Trailing by three at half, St. Bonaventure hit 11-of-21 from the floor after the break to improve to 6-2 … [Read more...] about Simmons leads as Bonnies get by UMass-Lowell
Is GW for real? And other burning questions answered in the A-10 games of the week
Two teams in the top 25, two others getting votes. Let the Atlantic 10 action roll on. Wednesday: Rutgers (4-4) at George Washington (6-1) Coming off wins over Miami and then-No. 20 Creighton, George Washington's Colonials doubled their AP Top 25 votes from one to two (maybe John Feinstein -the only GW vote two weeks ago-knows something others don't). Does G-Dub have to … [Read more...] about Is GW for real? And other burning questions answered in the A-10 games of the week