Surveying the comings and goings in the Atlantic 10, MAAC and the MCC Tribunes. Wilson and Anthony claim A-10 weekly honors NEWPORT NEWS, Va.—The Atlantic 10 Conference has named Jamal Wilson of Rhode Island Men’s Basketball Player of the Week while Richmond’s Kendall Anthony was tabbed Rookie of the Week the league announced Monday. The awards are for game played from … [Read more...] about Rebounds & Putbacks: weekly honors, Rose Hill and Elvis
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Canisius falls to James Madison in opener
HARRISONBURG, VA. --James Madison guard Humpty Hitchens scored a game-high 26 points and teammate A.J. Davis added 23 points to help lead the host Dukes to an 82-73 win over Canisius College Sunday night in the Convocation Center in Harrisonburg, Va. The game was the season opener for both teams. Canisius (0-1) was led by junior guard Harold Washington, who scored 23 … [Read more...] about Canisius falls to James Madison in opener
Manhattan Captures First Victory of Steve Masiello Era
RIVERDALE, N.Y. – The Steve Masiello coaching era at Manhattan officially began on Saturday with the Jaspers exciting come from behind 62-48 victory over NJIT (0-1) in Riverdale. Jaspers’ junior guard George Beamon (Roslyn, N.Y./Roslyn) filled the stat sheet with his eighth career double-double (15 points, 10 rebounds), while freshman Donovan Kates (Hopkinsville, Ky./Christian … [Read more...] about Manhattan Captures First Victory of Steve Masiello Era
Signed, sealed, delivered: Fairfield Stags 2011-12
The countdown to tipoff is on, and Pickin’ Splinters has what MAAC basketball fans need to know about this year’s incoming class. Fairfield's Stags get their spot on the pedestal. The Stags fell to Kent State 72-68 in the second round of the NIT. Since then Sydney Johnson has taken the reins. Johnson and his staff welcome two freshmen that are Signed, sealed, delivered: … [Read more...] about Signed, sealed, delivered: Fairfield Stags 2011-12
Signed, sealed, delivered: Iona Gaels 2011-12
The countdown to tipoff is on, and Pickin’ Splinters has what MAAC basketball fans need to know about this year’s incoming class. It is time to focus on the Iona Gaels. The Gaels lost to Santa Clara 79-69 in the championship round of the CIT Tournament. Big things are in store for the denizens of New Rochelle. Preseason Wooden and Naismith candidate, Michael Glover, … [Read more...] about Signed, sealed, delivered: Iona Gaels 2011-12