First thoughts after the University of Dayton Flyers' victory over the George Washington Colonials. By PAUL GOTHAM How it happened Dayton's defense held George Washington without a field goal for 6:53, and the Flyers closed the game on a 19-9 run to improve to 4-1 in Atlantic 10 play. Dyshawn Pierre scored five of his game-high 26 as UD used a big second-half run for … [Read more...] about Rebounds & Putbacks: Dayton 77 George Washington 70
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Dayton – George Washington highlight the A-10’s weekend action
By PAUL GOTHAM Five nationally-televised games including a pair of head-to-head battles among the Atlantic 10's top five teams and a cross-town rivalry take place this weekend. St. Bonaventure and VCU bring their unbeaten conference marks on the road. The weekend tips off Friday night on ESPN2. Here's your guide: Friday George Washington (14-3/3-1) at Dayton (13-3/3-1) … [Read more...] about Dayton – George Washington highlight the A-10’s weekend action
Brendan Casper awarded scholarship by Saint Joseph’s
Courtesy of SJUHawks.com Saint Joseph’s head basketball coach Phil Martelli announced that junior Brendan Casper has been awarded a scholarship for the upcoming Spring semester. Casper, from Audubon, Pa. (Methacton H.S.) joined the team as a walk-on his freshman year and has seen action in 36 games. “We’re very happy to be able to provide a basketball scholarship to … [Read more...] about Brendan Casper awarded scholarship by Saint Joseph’s
Atlantic 10 announces impressive Basketball Legends Class
Courtesy of Atlantic10.com NEWPORT NEWS, Va.— The 2016 Atlantic 10 Legends class, which features seven All-Americans, 11 professional players and 21 institutional Hall of Fame members, was announced Wednesday. The Legends program was established in 2013 to recognize men’s and women’s basketball student-athletes and coaches who have made a lasting impact on their … [Read more...] about Atlantic 10 announces impressive Basketball Legends Class
Rebounds & Putbacks: St. Bonaventure 69 Rhode Island 64
First thoughts after the St. Bonaventure University Bonnies' 69-64 victory over the University of Rhode Island Rams. By PAUL GOTHAM How it happened Denzel Gregg netted five of his game-and-career high 22 points in the closing moments as the Bonnies scored the contest's final nine points. Gregg's pull-up 3-pointer as the shot clock expired gave Bona a 65-64 edge (SBU's … [Read more...] about Rebounds & Putbacks: St. Bonaventure 69 Rhode Island 64