Courtesy of PurpleEagles.com. NIAGARA UNIV., N.Y. – Behind one of its best defensive performances of the season, the Niagara men’s basketball team defeated the Vermont Catamounts, 68-58, on Sunday to close out its home portion of the 2012 schedule. The stingy Niagara (5-6) defense held Vermont (6-4) to 58 points on 38.8 (19-for-49) percent from the field, which were … [Read more...] about Purple Eagles clamp down on the Catamounts, 68-58
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LIU Brooklyn knocks off Manhattan
Courtesy of GoJaspers.com. RIVERDALE, N.Y. - Senior guard Brandon Thompson buried seven three-pointers leading LIU Brooklyn to a 75-48 victory over Manhattan (3-6) on Sunday. A 44-point second half lifted the Blackbirds to their 31st straight win at the Wellness Center, the longest active home win streak in the country. Sophomore Emmy Andujar led Manhattan with 12 points … [Read more...] about LIU Brooklyn knocks off Manhattan
Oh Caption, My Caption | Jim Baron
There is often nothing funnier than capturing a facial expression or occurrence at the right time, or, should we say, the most inopportune time. I challenge you, loyal readers, to view the picture below and provide a captivating caption that will cause “the shores a-crowding” with “people all exulting.” Should you provide the wittiest of captions, for you the flag will be … [Read more...] about Oh Caption, My Caption | Jim Baron
Syracuse runs away from Canisius, 85-61
By Paul Gotham SYRACUSE, NY -- James Southerland and Michael Carter-Williams led four in double figures as the Syracuse Orange (9-0) ran away from the Canisius Golden Griffins (6-2), 85-61 before 18,120 in the Gotham Classic at the Carrier Dome, Saturday night. Southerland came off the bench and netted seven as the Orange outscored Canisius 18-6 in the opening moments of … [Read more...] about Syracuse runs away from Canisius, 85-61
Gaels hold off Georgia in overtime for first SEC win since 1985, 81-78
Courtesy of ICGaels.com. ATHENS, GA - The Iona College men's basketball team earned a hard-fought 81-78 overtime victory over the SEC's Georgia in non-conference action at Stegeman Colesium. The Gaels (4-4) snapped a 10-game program losing streak to SEC squads and earned its first win over the league in nearly 27 years. The Maroon & Gold overcame a significant … [Read more...] about Gaels hold off Georgia in overtime for first SEC win since 1985, 81-78