Courtesy of GoBonnies.com ST. BONAVENTURE, N.Y. -- In a game that likely exceeded its considerable hype, St. Bonaventure got a signature win and snapped the nation's longest win streak with a 77-74 decision over No. 14/16 Rhode Island on Friday night at the Reilly Center. Junior forward LaDarien Griffin was the late-game hero, scoring the go-ahead bucket on a dunk off a … [Read more...] about Bonnies outlasts Rhode Island to end nation’s longest win streak
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FGCU falls short at Rhode Island
Courtesy of FGCUAthletics.com KINGSTON, R.I. - The FGCU men's basketball team (7-8) held a four-point advantage late in the 1st half on Wednesday night at a Rhode Island team (8-3) receiving votes in the national polls, but a turnover-plagued stretch by the Eagles bridging both halves allowed the Rams to go on a run and ultimately produce an 80-60 victory at the Ryan … [Read more...] about FGCU falls short at Rhode Island
Terrell and Golden garner A10 honors
Courtesy of Atlantic10.com NEWPORT NEWS, Va. – Rhode Island senior Jared Terrell was chosen as the Atlantic 10 Men’s Basketball Player of the Week, while Richmond freshman Grant Golden was selected the league’s Rookie of the Week. The awards, announced Monday are for games played Nov. 20-26. Terrell scored a career-high 32 points and had the game-winning basket with five … [Read more...] about Terrell and Golden garner A10 honors
Rhody finds stride at right time
By PAUL GOTHAM PITTSBURGH, PA -- This is how it was supposed to be. E.C. Matthews demanding an opposing defense's attention, and Hassan Martin capitalizing on one-to-one coverage in the paint. Jared Terrell picking his spots, and Kuran Iverson using freakish athletic abilities to put his imprint on Sunday's Atlantic 10 Championship. Tournament MVP Matthews netted 19. … [Read more...] about Rhody finds stride at right time
Rhody’s ball control led to A-10 championship
By PAUL GOTHAM PITTSBURGH, PA -- Rhode Island won their only regular season meeting with Virginia Commonwealth University. That didn't mean there wasn't room for improvement, and when it came to preparing for a rematch in Sunday's Atlantic 10 Championship game, head coach Dan Hurley wanted to take away VCU's strength. A URI adjustment limited turnovers and kept VCU from … [Read more...] about Rhody’s ball control led to A-10 championship