All the comings and goings of Metro Atlantic Athletic men's basketball. Fairfield sweeps weekly honors Derek Needham averaged 20.5 points and 8.5 assists per game as the Stags posted a 1-1 record last week. He started the week with a 29-point performance against DePaul University, making 11 of 16 shots from the floor and four of eight from three-point range. He recorded … [Read more...] about Derek Needham, Marcus Gilbert and the MAAC Press Break
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The learning process of St. Peter’s
By Ronak Patel JERSEY CITY, NJ – Preseason prognostications are simply that. They are merely fodder for the eons of fans and followers of that particular sport to fill up space before a season begins. If you were to believe the preseason Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference Coaches’ Poll, then Saint Peter’s University has no chance of making headway this season in the … [Read more...] about The learning process of St. Peter’s
Niagara edged At CMU despite second-half charge, 66-64
Courtesy of PurpleEagles.com. MOUNT PLEASANT, Mich. – The Niagara men’s basketball team used a second half run to erase another 20-point first half deficit, but was unable to hold on to a late lead while falling to the Central Michigan Chippewas, 66-64, on Sunday. “It was a tough loss,” head coach Joe Mihalich said. “I feel like we lost, then won and then … [Read more...] about Niagara edged At CMU despite second-half charge, 66-64
Stewart scores 21 as Rider beats Drexel, 75-66
Courtesy of GoBroncs.com. PHILADELPHIA, Pa.--Led by 21 points from junior Daniel Stewart (Philadelphia, Pa./Neumann-Goretti), the Rider University men's basketball team won in come-from-behind fashion 75-66 on Saturday at Drexel University. Stewart was seven for 10 from the field, pulled down seven rebounds and went seven for seven from the free throw line while dishing … [Read more...] about Stewart scores 21 as Rider beats Drexel, 75-66
Peacocks comeback attempt falls short; drop 74-66 decision to Terriers
Courtesy of SaintPetersPeacocks.com. JERSEY CITY, NJ -- The Saint Peter's men's basketball team (3-4) managed to come back from a 23-point first-half deficit and make it a two-point game mid-way through the second stanza. A late 15-6 run by the visiting Boston University Terriers (2-5) however, reestablished a double-digit lead to seal a 74-66 victory. Saint Peter's has … [Read more...] about Peacocks comeback attempt falls short; drop 74-66 decision to Terriers