Courtesy of GoRedFoxes.com. POUGHKEEPSIE, N.Y. – The Marist men’s basketball team (4-5) used a late game 7-0 run to come from behind and defeat their Hudson Valley neighbor Army (3-6) by a score of 59-56. After trailing from midway through the first half, the Red Foxes used tenacious defense and hot shooting in the second half to earn their fourth win of the season. Junior … [Read more...] about Marist wins 59-56 thriller over Army
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Manhattan Wins 104th “Battle of the Bronx,” 81-47
Courtesy of GoJaspers.com. RIVERDALE, N.Y. – In front of a boisterous sellout crowd at Draddy Gymnasium, the Manhattan College men’s basketball team put on a show on Wednesday night. The Jaspers (6-4) scored the first eight points of the game and never trailed, cruising to an 81-47 victory over local rival Fordham (3-4) in the 104th “Battle of the Bronx.” It was the … [Read more...] about Manhattan Wins 104th “Battle of the Bronx,” 81-47
Etherly’s slam, Green’s outburst, Momo Jones and the MAAC Press Break
All that is good with Metro-Atlantic Athletic Conference men's basketball. Glover and Sanders share honors Sanders finished the week by averaging a double-double with 17.5 points and 11 rebounds in two road league wins over the weekend. He posted a double-double in the win against Niagara with 16 points and 12 rebounds. Sanders followed up with another double-double by … [Read more...] about Etherly’s slam, Green’s outburst, Momo Jones and the MAAC Press Break
Gaels cruise at Niagara to sweep Buffalo trip, 98-62
Courtesy of ICGaels.com. NIAGARA UNIVERSITY, NY - Senior Mike Glover posted 27 points and junior Lamont Jones added 20 as the Iona College men's basketball team handled Niagara 98-62 at the Gallagher Center. The 36-point win was the sixth-largest for the Gaels in their Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference history. Iona (6-1, 2-0 MAAC) earned its sixth … [Read more...] about Gaels cruise at Niagara to sweep Buffalo trip, 98-62
Needham and Sanders lead Fairfield past Canisius, 68-59
By Paul Casey Gotham BUFFALO, NY -- Two teams handed opposing pre-season expectations. One looking to the post-season. The other rebuilding. Thirty minutes on the hardwood clouded the difference. Derek Needham and Rakim Sanders led the way as the Fairfield Stags fought off a game Canisius Golden Griffin squad, 68-59 in MAAC action at the Koessler Athletic Center, … [Read more...] about Needham and Sanders lead Fairfield past Canisius, 68-59