ATLANTIC CITY, N.J. -- For a brief period of time Sunday afternoon the game clock at Boardwalk Hall and St. Bonaventure’s lead appeared in direct correlation. Time ticked away as did Bonaventure’s advantage over Xavier University. Their deft shooting touch which carried them through the quarter and semi-final rounds of the Atlantic 10 tournament was gone. The Bonnies went … [Read more...] about Bona’s ability to adapt leads to Atlantic 10 title
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La Salle hosts Minnesota on Wednesday in NIT first round on ESPN2
Courtesy of GoExplorers.com. PHILADELPHIA - The La Salle men's basketball team will host Minnesota on Wednesday at 7 PM in the first round of the 75th annual National Invitation Tournament. The game will be broadcast nationally on ESPN2 from Tom Gola Arena. Tickets are on sale beginning Monday morning at 10 AM at the Hayman Center Ticket Office. Chairback seats are $25 … [Read more...] about La Salle hosts Minnesota on Wednesday in NIT first round on ESPN2
Saint Joseph’s earns NIT bid; Hawks to host Northern Iowa on Wednesday
Courtesy of SJUHawks.com PHILADELPHIA - Saint Joseph’s men's basketball has earned a bid to the National Invitation Tournament and will host Northern Iowa onWednesday, March 14, at Hagan Arena at 7:15 p.m. The game will be broadcast on ESPN3. It will be the Hawks’ first postseason appearance since 2008 and the 10th in head coach Phil Martelli’s 17 … [Read more...] about Saint Joseph’s earns NIT bid; Hawks to host Northern Iowa on Wednesday
Bona fairy tale continues with Atlantic 10 championship
By Paul Casey Gotham ATLANTIC CITY, N.J. -- When the publishers decide to release the next edition of fairy tales by the brothers Grimm, they might consider an addition. It might start like this: in a city almost forgotten by college basketball came a team who would inspire a region. In a season of unforgettable performances, Andrew Nicholson saved his best for the biggest … [Read more...] about Bona fairy tale continues with Atlantic 10 championship
A-10 Final Ticker: St. Bonaventure vs. Xavier
ATLANTIC CITY, N.J. -- The Atlantic 10 title is for the taking along with an automatic bid to the NCAA Tournament when #4 St. Bonaventure and #3 Xavier take the hardwood. Watch the game on CBS and get all the news, notes, analysis and commentary on Pickin' Splinters. Xavier leads the series 24-15, including wins in each of the last 11 meetings. Xavier is 2-1 against St. … [Read more...] about A-10 Final Ticker: St. Bonaventure vs. Xavier