By Kyle Soppe In the second A-10 championship game of the afternoon, the St. Joseph's Hawks (5 seed) faced off against the Fordham Rams (12 seed), with a date with the Richmond Spiders (4 seed) on the line. The Hawks, winners of five of their last six games, came in as the heavy favorite against a Rams team that needed an emotional overtime victory over St. Louis on the … [Read more...] about Baker shines, Hawks soar
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A-10 Opening Round Ticker – Saint Joseph’s vs. Fordham
The 2012 Atlantic 10 tournament quarterfinals' second game of the day features a #5/#12 match up between the St. Joseph's Hawks and Fordham Rams. Pickin’ Splinters is court side bringing you scores, stats, analysis, insights – we might even get a quote or two from players or coaches. Grab a seat on the Pine for the day. Come early. Stay late. Check back often. Make sure to … [Read more...] about A-10 Opening Round Ticker – Saint Joseph’s vs. Fordham
Spiders continue dominance of Rams
By Kyle Soppe Senior night at UR was all about their lone senior, Abby Oliver. She was recognized before the game with a ceremony, and wasn't properly recognized by Fordham's defense, as the Roanoke native buried the Rams, 63-50. A projected defensive battle started with both offenses clicking on all cylinders in the early going. Charlotte Stoddart swished home a corner … [Read more...] about Spiders continue dominance of Rams
Musketeers Maximize Final Minutes
BRONX, N.Y. - The Xavier women's basketball team needed five extra minutes Saturday night but was able to pull out the 68-57 overtime win at Fordham. Junior Amber Gray led the Musketeers in scoring with a career-high 17 points while freshman Lakeisha Crouch recorded her first career double-double with 13 points and 12 rebounds. Xavier improves to 6-17 on the year and 3-7 in … [Read more...] about Musketeers Maximize Final Minutes
Playmaking Peddy Slams Rams
PHILADELPHIA – After opening the second half with a 17-4 run it was smooth-sailing the rest of the way for the Temple women’s basketball team in a 69-51 defeat of Fordham on Saturday afternoon at McGonigle Hall. Shey Peddy led the Owls (14-8, 7-1) to their seventh-straight win with a game-high 21 points along with a career-high 11 assists and four steals. Victoria Macaulay … [Read more...] about Playmaking Peddy Slams Rams